Accelerating Economic Sustainability

3ª Edition of the
Growing Blue Conference

Maputo, on june 11 and 12, 2026

ABOUT CONFERENCE

The importance of the Seas and Oceans to humankind as a source of life, oxygen producer, ecosystem support, climate regulator, food producer, source of employment and as a water reserve has been recognized globally.  Emphasis is on the United Nations Organization, through Agenda 2030, which defines the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG14 on the “conservation and sustainable use of oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.”

In addition, raising the level of understanding of other relevant international legal frameworks, such as the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), will provide a basis for structured cooperation between nations on the maritime side, leading to the proclamation of the Seas and Oceans as factors of sustained development and security of the countries.  On the other hand, it will allow for the promotion of permanent collaboration, based on an inter-sectoral and interagency approach, for effective and integrated management of the coastal and maritime areas in the least developed countries.

THEMATIC AREAS

OCEAN GOVERNANCE 

Marine Spatial Plan (MSP), Marine Pollution, Biodiversity / Conservation, Climate Change / Food Security (Fisheries, aquaculture, etc) – Maritime Security

OCEAN INNOVATION

 Science , Technology , Innovation

OCEAN HIGHWAYS

Transport / Shipping, Ports, Maritime Commerce, Tourism

OCEAN POWER

 Renewable Energy, Oil, Gas 

DAY 1 -

11  JUNE, 2026

07:30Am - 09:30Am

SIDE EVENT

Inauguration Ceremony of the Headquarters of the Monitoring, Control and Surveillance Coordination Centre for Fisheries in SADC - MCSCC (Ka-Tembe)

08:00am - 10:00am

3rd GROWING BLUE CONFERECE (GBC)

– Registration/arrival of participants, coffee/ ( CCJC - salão Multiuso)

10:30am - 11:20am

Opening Cerimony

- National Anthem
- Welcome remarks / Mayor of Maputo City
- Cultural activities - Remarks/H.E Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation - MNEC
- Exhibition of Official Video/III Edition of Growing Blue Conference
- Remarks /H.E Ministry of Agriculture, Environment and Fisheries -MAAP
- Opening Remarks from H.E. (H.E Hon. Presidente of the Republic of Mozambique Mozambique)

11:20am - 12:30Pm

Special Session (Remarks by political and multilateral dignitaries)

- National Anthem
- Welcome remarks / Mayor of Maputo City
- Cultural activities - Remarks/H.E Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation - MNEC
- Exhibition of Official Video/III Edition of Growing Blue Conference
- Remarks /H.E Ministry of Agriculture, Environment and Fisheries -MAAP
- Opening Remarks from H.E. (H.E Hon. Presidente of the Republic of Mozambique Mozambique)

12:30am - 12:45Pm

Press briefing

12:45pm - 14:00Pm

Lunch

14:00pm - 15:10Pm

PLENARY SESSION I: SUSTAINABLE OCEAN GOVERNANCE

Salão Multiuso
- 4 Topics (speakers)
- Debate (summary/moderator)

15:10pm - 16:45Pm

PLENARY SESSION II: OCEAN ROUTES

Salão Multiuso
- 4 Topics (speakers)
- Debate (Summary
- moderator) Break (Coffee)

16:55pm - 18:00Pm

Parallel Session A: SUSTAINABLE OCEAN GOVERNANCE

Room 1
- 3 Topics
Debate (Summary)

16:40pm - 18:50Pm

Parallel Session B: OCEAN ROUTES

Room 1
- 3 Topics
- Maritime Transport ( room 1)
- Blue Turism ( room 2)
- Coastal resilience ( room 3 )
Debate (Summary)

16:40pm - 19:00Pm

4ª Marine Biodiversity Conference – Opening Remarks by H.E MAAP

(Hotel.Gloria )

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