1ST SUMMIT ON BLUE COOPERATION IN AFRICA “Building together an inclusive blue economy through South-South Cooperation”
Agadir, Morocco – June 3rd, 2025
South & Synergy Agency is pleased to announce the 1st Summit on Blue Cooperation in Africa, an international event that will take place on June 3rd, 2025, at the Hilton Taghazout Bay Hotel, a few kilometers from Agadir, in the Souss-Massa Region.
Summit Objective:
This summit aims to pioneer and build the concept of “Blue Cooperation in Africa,” through the lens of enhancing South-South Cooperation around an ecosystemic vision of the Blue Economy for the future and sustainability of our continent.
The event will place Africa at the heart of high-level discussions, to co-construct a Blue Cooperation tailored to the continent’s needs and the aspirations of its citizens, in response to Agenda 2030 and Agenda 2063, “The Africa We Want.”
It will serve as a platform to build a unified and strong path for Africa, In preparation for the upcoming UN International Summit (United Nations Ocean Conference) scheduled for next June in Nice, France.
This Summit is not merely an international meeting; it is a vision, a shared ambition to tackle environmental and economic challenges tied to the sustainable management of oceans and water resources.
It will gather heads of state, policymakers, scientific experts, innovative companies, and committed actors to build a future where the blue economy becomes a key pillar of sustainable development.
An Unprecedented Summit at the Heart of Global Issues
The sea, a driver of economic growth, is one of the foremost factors in the development and power of nations.
The seas and oceans represent 5.4 million jobs.
Why Agadir and the Souss-Massa Region?
Agadir stands as a true geopolitical crossroads between Europe, Africa, and Morocco.
The city and its region, Souss-Massa, are at the heart of innovative initiatives shaping the maritime future of the African continent:
- Nearly 20% of Morocco’s national seafood exports come from the Souss-Massa region, generating more than 40,000 direct jobs.
- 9 out of 12 coastal regions in Morocco are involved in the blue economy:
EVENT OBJECTIVES
- Develop Synergies
- Attend high-level and well-calibrated interventions
- Benefit from a unique venue and strategic setting Align with the goals of Agenda 2030 (“The Africa We Want”)
- Be part of a privileged dialogue platform to foster Blue Cooperation Meet key stakeholders
- Create partnership opportunities
- Understand the geopolitics of water
- Explore investment opportunities
STRATEGIC THEMES
Fishing and Aquaculture
Coastal Tourism
Maritime Transport
Offshore Energy & Hydropower
Seawater Desalination
BlueTech & Innovation
Geopolitics of Water
Strategic Investments in Water & Sanitation
Irrigation & Sustainability
