Monaco is set to reaffirm its position as a global hub for ocean sustainability and finance with the 17th Monaco Blue Initiative and the 2nd Blue Economy and Finance Forum, taking place from 27–29 May 2026.
Both events will be held under the patronage of HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco and co-organised by the Institut océanographique, Fondation Albert Ier, Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco, and the Government of Monaco.
📍 27 May 2026 – 17th Monaco Blue Initiative
Location: Oceanographic Museum of Monaco
📍 28–29 May 2026 – 2nd Blue Economy and Finance Forum
Location: Grimaldi Forum, Monaco
Monaco Blue Initiative (MBI 2026)
The Monaco Blue Initiative continues to serve as a premier platform for strategic dialogue and collaborative action on ocean governance and conservation. The event brings together scientists, policymakers, financial actors, and international organisations to discuss the pressing challenges facing our oceans and explore innovative approaches to sustainable management. Through high-level conversations and forward-looking solutions, MBI 2026 will advance both practical and long-term strategies for Ocean Governance and Blue Diplomacy.
Blue Economy and Finance Forum (BEFF 2026)
Following the success of its inaugural edition in 2025 at #UNOC3, the Blue Economy and Finance Forum will focus on mobilising investors, banks, sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, business leaders, and policymakers. The forum aims to unlock practical solutions, create strategic partnerships, and secure financing for a sustainable and regenerative Blue Economy. By connecting capital with actionable initiatives, BEFF 2026 seeks to translate expertise into tangible impact for our oceans.
Together, these two complementary events highlight Monaco’s unique role at the intersection of science, policy, and finance. Through collaboration, innovation, and investment, the principality continues to drive international efforts toward a thriving, sustainable ocean.
