Events | Coastal 500 Convenings & Ocean Action Summits

Upcoming Events

July 20, 2026

Regional Member Summit (LAC & Africa)

Bringing together members from Latin America and Africa to exchange solutions, strengthen partnerships, and advance community-driven ocean action.

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Past Events

June 16, 2026

Mombasa, Kenya

Our Ocean Conference

The 11th Our Ocean Conference in Kenya will convene global leaders to drive bold, measurable action for ocean protection and a sustainable blue economy.

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November 10, 2025

Belem, Brazil

UNFCCC COP 30

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November 3, 2025

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

COP30 Local Leaders Forum

Coastal communities lead the way for climate and ocean action on the road to Belém.

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September 16, 2025

Jakarta, Indonesia

Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia (PEMSEA) Network of Local Governments Forum

June 5, 2025

Nice, France

United Nations Ocean Conference

Rare's delegation to COP29 will support marshaling financial resources toward building the climate resilience of frontline communities.

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October 21, 2024

Cali, Colombia

United Nations Biodiversity Conference COP16

Applying people-centered solutions to achieving the Global Biodiversity Framework

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Because the path to global resilience starts locally.

Whether you are a coastal leader ready to take action or an organisation looking to support community-led change, Coastal 500 is a platform for collaboration, learning, and impact.