15th Trilateral Governmental Conference: Protection through Recognition
Esbjerg (DK)
The 15th Trilateral Governmental Conference (TGC) will take place in Esbjerg, Denmark, from 27 to 29 May 2026. The conference titled "Protection through Recognition" will be hosted by the current Danish Presidency over the Trilateral Wadden Sea Cooperation and organised by the Danish Agency for Green Landscape and Aquatic Environment, supported by the Common Wadden Sea Secretariat. The event includes official sessions, side events for registered participants, and a Wadden Sea Marketplace open to the public, showcasing contributions to Wadden Sea protection.
Held every 3 to 4 years, the Trilateral Governmental Conference (TGC) brings together ministers from Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands to review progress and set future priorities for protecting the Wadden Sea World Heritage Site.