The International Coastal Atlas Network (ICAN) will host its next workshop online from 30 September to 2 October 2025. Under the theme “Building Knowledge, Taking Action”, the event will showcase recent innovations in coastal atlases, highlight their contribution to addressing the Ocean Decade Challenges, and explore synergies with global initiatives.

The programme will feature three main sessions:

• Innovative Approaches to Atlas Development – sharing creative methods for knowledge production and action.

• Connections to the Ocean Decade – exploring how atlases contribute to international ocean goals.

• Knowledge to Action – showing how projects can inspire meaningful action worldwide.

The workshop is free and open to all with pre-registration required. Abstracts are currently being accepted for live or pre-recorded presentations: here.

Abstract submissions for workshop presentations will be accepted up until September 22nd, 2025, on a space available basis.

The registration link for the conference will follow soon.

More information: here.