The 16th International Seagrass Biology Workshop (ISBW16) and the 2027 World Seagrass Conference (WSC2027) are the leading global forums for seagrass science, conservation, and ecosystem resilience. Hosted in Abu Dhabi, home to one of the world’s most extensive seagrass meadows and a recognised leader in marine stewardship, the event brings together scientists, students, policymakers, conservation practitioners, and coastal managers from across the globe.
Sponsoring ISBW16 is more than supporting a scientific gathering. It is an investment in the future of coastal ecosystems, climate resilience, and the communities that rely on healthy marine environments. Seagrasses stabilise coastlines, support fisheries, sustain dugongs and sea turtles, and store carbon at exceptional rates, yet they remain among the planet’s most threatened habitats.
Pressures from coastal development, declining water quality, dredging, landfilling, and climate change continue to accelerate their decline.
By partnering with ISBW16, sponsors help advance global understanding of these ecosystems and drive solutions that protect biodiversity and secure long-term sustainability. Your support enables the participation of world-leading experts, strengthens restoration initiatives, and ensures researchers and students, especially those from developing countries, can contribute to and benefit from this international exchange.
Sponsorship also positions your organisation as a champion of environmental leadership. With international visibility, media engagement, and alignment with the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, ISBW16 offers a powerful platform to demonstrate commitment to sustainability, innovation, and global collaboration. The conference theme, Seagrass Resilience: Protecting Biodiversity, Securing Our Future, underscores the urgency of this work. As a sponsor, you join a collective effort to safeguard marine ecosystems for generations to come.
ISBW16 features five days of scientific presentations,
workshops, and field visits showcasing Abu Dhabi’s unique marine ecosystems. Delivering a worldclass programme requires support across several areas, and sponsors play a central role in enabling impactful outcomes.
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Sponsoring ISBW16 and WSC2027 is an opportunity to support global marine conservation while aligning your organisation with a mission that resonates internationally. Your contribution helps advance seagrass science, strengthen restoration efforts, and ensure diverse participation from around the world.
Abu Dhabi’s leadership in marine conservation provides a powerful setting for this event. By partnering with ISBW16, you help build a legacy that extends beyond the conference, supporting research, restoration, and community engagement that will shape the future of coastal ecosystems.
For sponsorship inquiries, please contact: isbw16@ead.gov.ae
