As we look ahead to the coming months, the Leading Women for the Ocean (LWO) network is preparing to engage in a series of pivotal global events that will shape the future of ocean governance and the blue economy. These gatherings offer unique opportunities for women leaders to assert their influence, advocate for gender-inclusive policies, and ensure that their perspectives are integral to decision-making processes. Below, we outline the key events where LWO members can make a meaningful impact.
– General Assembly High-level Week (Climate Week, High-level Meeting on the 30th Anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women) (New York, USA, 22 – 30 September 2025) https://www.un.org/en/high-level-week-2025
– UN Climate Change Conference COP 30 (Belem, Brasil, 10-21 November 2025) https://unfccc.int/cop30
– World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting (Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, 20–24 January 2026) https://www.weforum.org/meetings/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2026/
– The Economist World Ocean Summit & Expo (Montreal, Canada, March 4-5 2026) https://events.economist.com/world-ocean-summit/
– Our Ocean Conference (Kenya, Africa, March 2026) https://oceanpanel.org/kenya-to-host-11th-our-ocean-conference-in-2026/
– From risk to resilience, Financial Times, Climate & Impact Summit Europe (London, UK,19 – 20 May 2026) https://climateandimpact.live.ft.com/
– European Maritime Day, May 2026 https://maritime-forum.ec.europa.eu/theme/governance/european-maritime-day_en
– UN Biodiversity Conference COP 17 (Yerevan, Armenia, 19–30 October 2026) https://www.cbd.int/cop
As these significant events approach, the role of women in ocean governance and the blue economy has never been more critical. Each of these gatherings offers a unique opportunity for LWO members to advocate for gender-inclusive policies, influence key negotiations, and drive meaningful change.
We encourage all LWO members to stay connected and participate actively in these key events. Together, we can empower women’s leadership in ocean governance and the blue economy, ensuring a healthy and sustainable ocean for future generations.
