Beyond the Tide: Practical Approaches to Sargassum Response
The 3rd EU-Caribbean Global Gateway Conference on Sargassum took place on 8 October 2025 in Brussels, in the framework of the Global Gateway Forum. Building on the momentum of the 2nd edition, this year’s conference focused on moving from pilot projects to scalable, sustainable solutions for sargassum management.
Decision-makers, industry leaders, academia, and financial institutions came together to showcase successful case studies from the Caribbean, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic, explore financing mechanisms, and forge partnerships to transform sargassum challenges into long-term opportunities.
Organised under the EU–LAC Global Gateway Investment Agenda (GGIA), the conference is a milestone in advancing concrete deliveries ahead of the EU-CELAC Summit 2025.
Practical Information
- Date: 8 October 2025
- Venue: Square Building, Brussels, Belgium
- Format: Hybrid – in person and online participation
Agenda
The programme will be structured around 4 interactive sessions, designed to explore practical ways of scaling up approaches to sargassum in a single day.
- 08:30-09:00
Registration & welcome coffee
- 09:00-09:20Opening session – Introducing the 3rd EU-Caribbean Global Gateway Conference on Sargassum (from start-up to scale-up)
- 09:20-10:00Session 1: Setting the scene – Progress and perspectives
- 10:00-10:30
Coffee break & networking
- 10:30-12:30Session 2: From start-up to scale-up – Accelerating Sargassum solutions
- 12:30-14:00
Lunch break & informal networking
- 14:00-15:00Session 3: Development of the Sargassum value chains
- 15:00-16:00Session 4: Strategic partnerships – Scale-up, leverage finance and way forward
- 16:00-16:15Closing remarks
News
The third EU-Caribbean Global Gateway Conference on Sargassum marks a shift from studies and pilot projects to real action. Governments, the private sector, academia, and international financiers came together to explore practical solutions for turning sargassum into economic opportunities.
Contact
For any questions, please contact EU-CaribbeanCooperationFacility
fiiapp [dot] es (EU-CaribbeanCooperationFacility[at]fiiapp[dot]es).
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FAQs
Which are the main objectives of this Conference?
The 3rd Global Gateway Sargassum Conference will focus on pragmatic and concrete solutions under the EU Global Gateway umbrella that have demonstrated success on the ground. By highlighting case studies, it will call on stakeholders to shift focus from start-up to scale-up solutions, creating sustainable pathways for long-term sargassum management. The event will also explore financing mechanisms, partnerships, and resources to support these solutions. More information can be found in the concept note.
Will the speakers’ presentations be shared?
Yes, all presentations will be available on this website after the conference.
How can I participate online?
The livestreaming link will be published on this webpage the day before the conference. You will be able to access English, Spanish, and French interpretations.
Notice on post-conference event
Unfortunately, the post-conference event had to be cancelled. However, the conference itself will bring networking opportunities for participants.
I would like to know more about the 2nd Global Gateway Sargassum Conference.
The 2nd edition, held in Grenada in 2024 in collaboration with OECS and the government of Grenada, brought together nearly 400 participants from the Caribbean, Latin America, and Europe. Under the theme “Turning the Tide: Sustainable Practices and Economic Opportunities for Sargassum in the Caribbean Basin”, it addressed ecological, economic, and societal impacts of sargassum blooms, while exploring sustainable management strategies. More information can be found in the 2nd Conference Report.
Is there any funding I can apply for my onsite participation?
No, onsite participants must cover their own costs.