Marine Conservation in the Gulf of Aqaba: an example for West Asia and a potential catalyst for regional collaboration

09/10/2025
15:00 - 16:00
IUCN Arabia
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This panel discussion provides insights into the conservation strategies of Jordan’s Gulf of Aqaba, a unique area that hosts one of the most effective Protected Areas in the region. High-level panellists discuss its strategic importance, and how its achievements can act as a catalyst for regional cooperation.

Description de la séance

The Gulf of Aqaba is Jordan’s only access to the sea and plays a crucial role in the country's strategies, particularly in achieving its conservation targets. The Gulf hosts the Aqaba Marine Reserve, a bright example of conservation that has recently joined IUCN’s Green List of Protected Areas, around which several partners have built an exemplary model for conservation and research. The panel discussion will highlight conservation strategies of local coral reefs and seagrass meadows, and the opportunities by collaborating at the regional level, with a prospective to boost transboundary cooperation in the Red Sea.
Organised by
West Asia Region
Partenaires
West Asia Region

Moderator

Speaker Heidi WEISKEL

IUCN Secretariat

Marine Conservation in the Gulf of Aqaba: an example for West Asia and a potential catalyst for regional collaboration

Speaker

Speaker Hany EL SHAER

Regional Director - West Asia, IUCN ROWA

Marine Conservation in the Gulf of Aqaba: an example for West Asia and a potential catalyst for regional collaboration

Speaker Filippo Maria CARLI

Senior Projects'Coordinator, IUCN ROWA

Marine Conservation in the Gulf of Aqaba: an example for West Asia and a potential catalyst for regional collaboration

Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority

Marine Conservation in the Gulf of Aqaba: an example for West Asia and a potential catalyst for regional collaboration

Speaker Ayman SULEIMAN

ministry of Environment

Marine Conservation in the Gulf of Aqaba: an example for West Asia and a potential catalyst for regional collaboration

Speaker Mohammed Ali B.Qurban

Marine Conservation in the Gulf of Aqaba: an example for West Asia and a potential catalyst for regional collaboration