Horizon Europe Mission “Restore our Ocean and Waters”
23rd-24th September 2025
Accelerating the Mission: A Danish EU Presidency Conference for the restoration and sustainability of Europe’s ocean and waters
As the Horizon Europe Mission “Restore our Ocean and Waters” moves towards the critical deployment phase, it is essential to ensure that knowledge, tools, and technical solutions developed during the preparatory phase are effectively transferred, adapted, and implemented across the diverse socio-economic and environmental contexts in Europe. As part of the Danish EU Presidency, this conference brings together stakeholders to provide a forum for policy alignment, solution exchange and roadmap development to support the effective deployment and long-term impact of the Mission on aquatic ecosystems.
Through panel discussions and workshops, participants will reflect on the lessons learned, identify transferable solutions, and develop actionable recommendations. At the heart of the event is the co-development of a Strategic Roadmap to guide future actions and enhance the Mission’s impact across diverse European contexts.
Programme at a glance
Day 1: Setting the scene
- Keynotes from Danish ministries and EU commision.
- Achievements from Mission Lighthouses.
- Workshops on the adoption of Mission Ocean and Waters at the sectoral level.
- Site visits show casing examples of the uptake of Mission Ocean and Waters.
- Reception with a view of the ocean.
Day 2: Mission project deployment
- Workshops on scaling up and implementing Mission Ocean and Waters.
- Synergies with Mission Ocean and Waters objectives.
- Presentation of the Mission Ocean and Waters roadmap.
- Closing session and official handover.
Transport to site visits will be provided. For full programme see here. To sign up, click here.
