Track: Blue Economy

World Ocean Council is pleased to host and be a partner in the global public launch of the much-awaited Coastal Resilience Scorecard. Lead by the Waterfront Alliance/WEDG and co-developed by the teams at ARISE US, United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), Fugro, Global Development College, and Making Cities Resilient 2030 (MCR2030), this scorecard is an important tool to governments, corporations, NGOs and their partners in advancing truly resilient coasts, cities and ports. Join the team for the debut live on stage.

A rapid-fire showcase of start-ups and scale-ups driving innovation across the blue economy.

Discover how Barcelona, the first city selected to host a UNESCO Ocean Decade Collaborative Centre (DCC), is at the forefront of advancing a sustainable blue economy worldwide. This roundtable will unveil the strategic pillars of the new DCC, showcase its key activities, and explore its potential impact within the framework of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.

A rapid-fire showcase of start-ups and scale-ups driving innovation across the blue economy.

Join us in celebrating the most innovative and impactful initiatives shaping the future of urban living. The World Smart City Awards recognize pioneering projects, visionary leaders, and transformative strategies that are driving progress in cities around the globe. This ceremony is a tribute to excellence, creativity, and collaboration in building smarter, more sustainable urban environments.

A relaxed moment to have a drink and mingle with other attendees at the venue’s main entrance after the World Smart City Awards gala.