Summary

The LME22 is a cornerstone event of the GEF IW:LEARN project, under the leadership of the IOC of UNESCO, the longstanding convener of the Large Marine Ecosystems (LME) Consultation Meetings. The title of this year’s meeting is “Strengthening the LME partnerships to address new challenges and enhance our impacts”.

The Consultation Meeting on LMEs and Coastal Partners contributes to the strengthening of the LME Partnerships by engaging marine, coastal management, biodiversity and coastal climate change adaptation project leaders. It provides a global forum for GEF-funded and other marine and coastal practitioners, partner organizations and institutions, including Regional Seas organisations and Fisheries Management Organizations, international NGOs, and regional community leaders. The aim is to share experiences and lessons with respect to ecosystem-based ocean governance and management.