Discover what drives long-term success in Marine Protected Area (MPA) capacity development by joining the second session of this insightful three-part webinar series. Hosted by the MPA Capacity Community of Practice, Blue Nature Alliance, and Colorado State University’s Center for Protected Area Management, this series brings together practitioners and experts from around the globe to share lessons learned and effective approaches for strengthening MPAs.
The upcoming session on May 7, 2026, at 6:00 PM EAT, will spotlight Dr. Arthur Tuda, Executive Director of WIOMSA, who will discuss the importance of building a professional workforce for marine conservation in the Western Indian Ocean. Ryan Finchum will also draw on three decades of experience to explore what it takes to create lasting capacity for MPAs. Register here
For those who missed the first webinar, the recording is available here. Looking ahead, the third and final session will feature speakers from PEW, Universidad del Austral, and NOAA on May 21, 2026. Register here
Insights from all three sessions will contribute to a sector-wide blue paper aimed at shaping the future of capacity development.
