World Oceans Day

  The twenty-fifth meeting of the United Nations Open-ended Informal Consultative Process on Oceans and the Law of the Sea , will focus on the theme: Capacity building and the transfer of marine technology: New developments, approaches and challenges. Watch (Discussion Panel Segment 2 continued) Open-ended Informal Consultative Process on Oceans and the Law of the Sea (ICP25)! General Assembly

The twenty-fifth meeting of the United Nations Open-ended Informal Consultative Process on Oceans and the Law of the Sea, will focus on the theme: Capacity building and the IC transfer of marine technology: New developments, approaches and challenges. watch (Discussion Panel Segment 2 ) Open-ended Informal Consultative Process on Oceans and the Law of the Sea (ICP25)! General Assembly

   The twenty-fifth meeting of the United Nations Open-ended Informal Consultative Process on Oceans and the Law of the Sea, will focus on the theme: Capacity building and the transfer of marine technology: New developments, approaches and challenges . (Discussion Panel Segment 1 continued) Open-ended Informal Consultative Process on Oceans and the Law of the Sea (ICP25) . General Assembly

  The twenty-fifth meeting of the United Nations Open-ended Informal Consultative Process on Oceans and the Law of the Sea, will focus on the theme: Capacity building and the transfer of marine technology: New developments, approaches and challenges . Watch the (Discussion Panel Segment 1 continued) Open-ended Informal Consultative Process on Oceans and the Law of the Sea (ICP25)! General Assembly

  The twenty-fifth meeting of the United Nations Open-ended Informal Consultative Process on Oceans and the Law of the Sea , will focus on the theme: Capacity building and the transfer of marine technology: New developments, approaches and challenges. Related Sites and Documents:  Website . Watch the (1st meeting) Open-ended Informal Consultative Process on Oceans and the Law of the Sea (ICP25)! General Assembly

Ceremony following the closing of the  2025 UN Ocean Conference . Watch the 2025 UN Ocean Conference Flag Lowering Ceremony! Live Conferences

   Our Ocean, Our Future, Our Responsibility - The  2025 UN Ocean Conference  will be co-hosted by France and Costa Rica and held in Nice, France, from 9 - 13 June 2025. Credentials of representatives to the Conference - Item 7 Report of the Credentials Committee - Item 7 (b) Outcome of the Conference - Item 10 Adoption of the report of the Conference - Item 11 Closure of the Conference - Item 12 The high-level 2025 United Nations Conference to Support the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development (the 2025 UN Ocean Conference) will be co-hosted by France and Costa Rica and held in Nice, France, from 9 - 13 June 2025. The overarching theme of the Conference is "Accelerating action and mobilizing all actors to conserve and sustainably use the ocean". The Conference aims to support further and urgent action to conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine ...

   Our Ocean, Our Future, Our Responsibility - The  2025 UN Ocean Conference  will be co-hosted by France and Costa Rica and held in Nice, France, from 9 - 13 June 2025. Reporting on the discussions of the Ocean Action Panels The high-level 2025 United Nations Conference to Support the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development (the 2025 UN Ocean Conference) will be co-hosted by France and Costa Rica and held in Nice, France, from 9 - 13 June 2025. The overarching theme of the Conference is "Accelerating action and mobilizing all actors to conserve and sustainably use the ocean". The Conference aims to support further and urgent action to conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development and identify further ways and means to support the implementation of SDG 14. It will build on existing instruments to form successful pa...

Our Ocean, Our Future, Our Responsibility - The  2025 UN Ocean Conference   will be co-hosted by France and Costa Rica and held in Nice, France, from 9 - 13 June 2025. Guiding questions: (a) How can the implementation of international law as reflected in the Convention contribute to the scaling up of ocean action to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 14? (b) How can cross-sectoral cooperation and coordination be mobilized to support the effective implementation of international law as reflected in the Convention? (c) How can United Nations system entities further support Member States in their efforts to meet their obligations under the Convention and related instruments? (d) How can interlinkages and synergies among relevant legal instruments be leveraged to support the effective implementation of international law as reflected in the Convention? (e) What are the most pressing capacity and resource needs with respect to enabling adherence to and the implementation of t...

   Guests will brief journalists on the key moment, announcements and outcomes from the  2025 UN Ocean Conference . Speakers: Arnoldo Andre Tinoco, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Costa Rica Li Junhua, Conference Secretary-General; UN Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs Olivier Poivre D'Arvor, Special Envoy of the French Republic for the UN Ocean Conference Moderated by Martina Donlon, Spokesperson for the UN Ocean Conference, UN Department of Global Communications. Watch the Closing press conference - 2025 UN Ocean Conference!  Press Conferences

Explore advances and challenges ahead in securing sustainable blue foods, through a strategic dialogue between high-level regional stakeholders during the  2025 UN Ocean Conference . Related Sites and Documents:  General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean - GFCM website Watch Accelerating sustainability: Transforming Mediterranean and Black Sea fisheries and aquaculture (Side Event, 2025 UN Ocean Conference)! Conferences

  The President's Special Envoy will give an initial assessment of the UNOC from a French perspective. The President's Special Envoy will give an initial assessment of the UNOC from a French perspective. Speaker: Olivier Poivre D'Arvor, Special Envoy of the French Republic for the UN Ocean Conference. . Moderated by Salomé Sifaoui, French Communication Officer for the UN Ocean Conference. Related Documents:  2025 UN Ocean Conference website Watch the Press conference by the Special Envoy of the French Republic for UNOC3 - 2025 UN Ocean Conference!

    Our Ocean, Our Future, Our Responsibility - The 2025 UN Ocean Conference will be co-hosted by France and Costa Rica and held in Nice, France, from 9 - 13 June 2025. Guiding Questions: 1. What are the key actions required to maximize the contribution of aquatic foods to eliminating hunger and malnutrition? 2. How can we ensure that consumers, especially the most vulnerable, have access to quality aquatic foods at affordable prices, while securing the livelihoods of fishers, fish farmers and fish workers? 3. What best practices can be adopted to minimize environmental impacts from fisheries and aquaculture while ensuring that they can produce enough aquatic foods to satisfy increased demand? 4. How can we sustainably expand aquaculture to expand opportunities for increased incomes and support the consumption of aquatic foods? 5. How can data collection and research be used to understand the impact of smallscale actors on local food security, explore actual food consumption p...

Conversation around the sustainability and inclusion labels awarded to France's implementation of the UN Ocean Conference. France's implementation of the UN Ocean Conference was awarded AFNOR's "Sustainable Event" and "Gender Equality for Large Events" certifications. The recognition highlights France's commitment to high sustainability and inclusion standards. The award also celebrates France's voluntary carbon offset of the conference, including support for PosBacia25—the first blue carbon project certified under the French "Label Bas Carbone," focused on protecting Posidonia seagrass in the Mediterranean. Speakers: Fabrice FAUROUX, AFNOR Regional director Adeline PILON, ELYX Foundation Executive officer Cathy BOU, Agapè CEO, SGUNOC advisor Patrick MOUSNIER-LOMPRE, Deputy Secretary-General for UNOC3 Moderated by: Fabienne Pompey, Communications Officer for France and Monaco, UN Department of Global Communications. Join us during the...

Our Ocean, Our Future, Our Responsibility - The  2025 UN Ocean Conference  will be co-hosted by France and Costa Rica and held in Nice, France, from 9 - 13 June 2025. The high-level 2025 United Nations Conference to Support the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development (the 2025 UN Ocean Conference) will be co-hosted by France and Costa Rica and held in Nice, France, from 9 - 13 June 2025. The overarching theme of the Conference is "Accelerating action and mobilizing all actors to conserve and sustainably use the ocean". The Conference aims to support further and urgent action to conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development and identify further ways and means to support the implementation of SDG 14. It will build on existing instruments to form successful partnerships towards the swift conclusion and effective implementation...

Conversation on strengthening participation of Indigenous Peoples in the global blue economy and marine policy. Conversation on strengthening participation of Indigenous Peoples in the global blue economy and marine policy. This session will share preliminary findings from the World Bank's Indigenous-led regional profiles on Indigenous Peoples in coastal and marine environments. Despite 27 million Indigenous Peoples across 87 countries depending on these ecosystems, they remain underrepresented in the global blue economy and marine policy. The session will highlight key challenges, priorities, and best practices to strengthen their direct participation, followed by a panel discussion on advancing inclusion through informed policy and partnerships. Speakers: Johnson Jament, Founding Director of BlueGreen Coastal Resources, India, and Member of the Asian Indigenous Peoples Pact Foundation Milika Sobey, Member, Women in Fisheries Network of Fiji Moderator: Dianna Pizarro, Global Coord...

  Conversation on the state of scientific knowledge and governance around emerging ocean-based technologies. As interest grows in emerging ocean-based technologies—such as deep-sea mining and marine geoengineering—scientists are examining their potential impacts on marine ecosystems and the adequacy of current governance frameworks. This session will explore the state of scientific knowledge around these activities, including areas of uncertainty and concern, and discuss how science can help inform precautionary approaches and strengthen international cooperation. It will also highlight the importance of inclusive, co-produced knowledge and the need for integrated, ecosystem-based governance to guide decision-making. Speakers: Dr. Peter Haugan, Co-Chair, International Science Council's Expert Group on Ocean; Policy Director, Institute of Marine Research; and Professor, Geophysical Institute, University of Bergen Dr. Ellycia Harrould-Kolieb, Lecturer in Ecosystem Governance & Po...

 Guests: CBD's Biodiversity COP17 Highlights and UNESCO Seabed Mapping & Ocean Decade Alliance Call to Action Speakers: H.E. Mr. Robert Abisoghomonyan, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Astrid Schomaker, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Julian Barbière, UNESCO-IOC Head of Marine Policy and Regional Coordination, Coordinator of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development 2021-2030 Sam Harper, Assistant Director at the IHO Moderated by Martina Donlon, Spokesperson for the UN Ocean Conference, UN Department of Global Communications CBD's Biodiversity COP17 Highlights Armenia, Host of COP 17 of the Convention on Biological Diversity in 2026, will highlight the country's participation in the UN Ocean Conference and preparations for the upcoming COP in Yerevan. Guests will also highlight COP 16 outcomes and priorities for action to halt and reverse biodiversity loss. UNESCO Seabed Mapping & Ocean Decade Allian...

  A side event showcasing the progress, case studies and lessons learned from those committed to 30x30, emphasizing the crucial role of ocean conservation for a sustainable future. Watch Leading by Doing - Three Years of Progress and Meaningful Action Towards 30x30 (Side Event, 2025 UN Ocean Conference! Conferences

Conversation on science-based management for sustainable fish stocks. This panel will provide a global overview of the current state of fish stocks, highlighting where science-based management is driving sustainability and where more action is needed. It will explore how countries and Regional Fisheries Management Organizations (RFMOs) are using data and science to guide policy, improve resource management, and enhance both productivity and sustainability. Case studies will include the recovery of key tuna species in the Pacific and progress in reducing fishing pressure and increasing biomass in the Mediterranean. Speakers: Rhea Moss-Christian, Executive Director, Western & Central Pacific Fisheries Commission Miguel Bernal, Executive Secretary, General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean Moderator: Raffaella Monica Rucci, Communication Officer, Fisheries and Aquaculture Division, UN Food and Agriculture Organization Join us during the  2025 UN Ocean Conference  f...

  The press conference will provide an opportunity to share States' obligations to achieve a fossil-free ocean, and how the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty can serve as an ocean-based climate mitigation strategy. Speakers: Ralph Regenvanu, Minister of Climate Change Adaptation, Meteorology & Geo-Hazards, Energy, Environment and Disaster Management, Government of Vanuatu Sivendra Michael, Permanent Secretary of Environment and Climate Change, Government of Fiji Samira Ben Ali, Global Campaigns Lead at World Youth for Climate Justice Moderated by Bruna Campos, Senior Campaigner, Offshore Oil and Gas, Center for International Environmental Law Related Documents;  2025 UN Ocean Conference website Watch the Press Conference: Fossil Free Ocean - 2025 UN Ocean Conference! Press Conferences

Conversation on innovative public-private collaboration for ocean education: UNESCO-IOC and the Prada Group. This session will spotlight the renewed partnership between UNESCO-IOC and the Prada Group under the SEA BEYOND programme, a pioneering initiative launched in 2019 to promote sustainability and ocean literacy through education, awareness, and youth engagement. The UNESCO-IOC and Prada Group will announce a new Multi-Partner Trust Fund, marking an open invitation for other private actors to join the global ocean literacy movement. The panel will explore how innovative public-private collaboration can scale impact and drive transformative change. Audiences will gain insight into the power of cross-sectoral alliances to support the Ocean Decade and foster a culture of ocean stewardship. Speakers: Francesca Santoro, Senior Programme Officer for Ocean Literacy, UNESCO-IOC Marta Monaco, Financial and Corporate Communication Director, Prada Group Moderator: Daniele Moretti, Deputy Edit...

The Young Politicians of Canada will highlight new partnerships with UN Canada focusing on actions around Sustainable Development Goal 14 and strengthening efforts with government partners and organizations on ocean related issues. Related document:  2025 UN Ocean Conference website Watch the Press Conference: Canada - 2025 UN Ocean Conference!

 Conversation on how shipping can catalyse ocean action and solutions for marine plastic pollution, biodiversity loss, and climate change. The maritime sector is the largest ocean-based industry, moving 80% of global trade and generating over $900 billion annually. Despite its scale, it remains overlooked in ocean sustainability efforts. This session will spotlight how this powerful global industry can catalyse ocean action and solutions for marine plastic pollution, biodiversity loss, and climate change, exploring concrete success stories and best practices - including the IMO's Global Industry Alliance model. It will highlight specifically how robust international regulations, technological innovation, and real-world collaborations across government, industry, and communities, especially in developing countries, are key to ensuring the transition to a more sustainable blue economy. Speakers: Dr. Wendy Watson-Wright, Chair, UN Joint Group of Experts on the Scientific Aspects of Ma...

   Our Ocean, Our Future, Our Responsibility - The  2025 UN Ocean Conference  will be co-hosted by France and Costa Rica and held in Nice, France, from 9 - 13 June 2025. General debate (Continued) - Item 9 Statements delivered by: 1 . Congo (M) 2 . Austria 3 . Colombia 4 . Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development 5 . International Union for Conservation of Nature 10 . International Seabed Authority 11 . Panama 12 . Andean Development Corporation 13 . International Chamber of Commerce 14 . Pacific Islands Forum 15 . Oman 16 . United Nations Office for Project Services 17 . British Virgin Islands 18 . Belgium (M) 19 . Canada (VM) 20 . International Whaling Commission 21. United Nations Capital Development Fund 22 . United Nations Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States 23 . United Nations Conference on Trade and Development 24 .Green Climate Fund 25 . Regular Pr...

   Guests will share Tuvalu's message on the 2025 UN Ocean Conference and their position on sea level rise. Speakers: Honourable Feleti Teo, Tuvalu Prime Minister Dr Maina Talia, Tuvalu Minister for Home Affairs, Climate Change and Environment. Related Documents:  2025 UN Ocean Conference website Watch Press Conference by Tuvalu - 2025 UN Ocean Conference! Press Conferences

Our Ocean, Our Future, Our Responsibility - The  2025 UN Ocean Conference  will be co-hosted by France and Costa Rica and held in Nice, France, from 9 - 13 June 2025. Guiding Questions: What is needed to further strengthen the role of the ocean and biodiversity in climate change mitigation and adaptation through UN processes, including the, NDCs, NAPs, NBSAPs, etc.? How can climate and biodiversity goals and targets be included into ocean-related international fora and organizations such as the IMO, the FAO, the ILO, the WTO, and how can SDG14 targets be further integrated into climate and biodiversity discussions? What is needed to increase the recognition of coastal ecosystems as assets, to increase investments, and improve processes to protect and restore them? What is needed to facilitate the use and application of multiple knowledge systems to fill gaps in understanding and to design and implement inclusive, equitable and sustainable practices and management frameworks? H...

   The speaker will provide an initial assessment of the actions taken by France to protect the oceans and reach the agreements at the UN Ocean Conference. Watch the Press Conference: By the Ministry of Ecological Transition of France - 2025 UN Ocean Conference! Press Conferences .

Guiding questions: How can governments integrate sustainable ocean-based economic initiatives within their ocean governance legal and institutional frameworks? How can developing countries, particularly SIDS and LDCs, access resources, financing, and technologies needed for a sustainable and resilient ocean economy including maritime transport, fisheries and aquaculture, renewable offshore energy, and maritime and coastal tourism? How can public-private partnerships and sustainable finance tools be scaled to meet the funding needs of the ocean economy decarbonization and climate adaptation and resiliencebuilding? What capacity-building programs and training initiatives are needed to ensure the maritime transport sector and fisheries and aquaculture are sustainable and resilient and aligned with SDG? What are the priority areas for research and development to advance sustainable and resilient maritime transport, fisheries and aquaculture? How can the labour and social dimension be bet...

Leaders of the Subnational Island Jurisdictions (SNIJs) will launch the SNIJ Climate Coalition, a new alliance to strengthen collaboration and amplify SNIJ voices on the global stage. Guests will also showcase innovative policies, local action, and regional leadership in marine protection and climate resilience. Speakers: Marie-Antoinette Maupertuis, President of the Corsican Assembly José Manuel Bolieiro, President of the Regional Government of the Azores Moetai Charles Brotherson, President of French Polynesia Vanessa Toré, Director of Foreign Economic Cooperation at the Government of Curaçao Moderated by James Ellsmoor, Founder of Island Innovation. 2025 UN Ocean Conference . Watch the Press Conference: Leaders of Subnational Isl and Jurisdictions - 2025 UN Ocean Conference (Nice, France) Press Conferences

Our Ocean, Our Future, Our Responsibility - The  2025 UN Ocean Conference  will be co-hosted by France and Costa Rica and held in Nice, France, from 9 - 13 June 2025. General debate (Continued) - Item 8 Statements delivered by: The high-level 2025 United Nations Conference to Support the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development (the 2025 UN Ocean Conference) will be co-hosted by France and Costa Rica and held in Nice, France, from 9 - 13 June 2025. The overarching theme of the Conference is "Accelerating action and mobilizing all actors to conserve and sustainably use the ocean". The Conference aims to support further and urgent action to conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development and identify further ways and means to support the implementation of SDG 14. It will build on existing instruments to form successful partnersh...

Conversation on closing the finance gap for SDG14. The ocean is central to climate regulation, biodiversity, and food security— yet remains one of the most underfinanced components of the SDGs, with a $150 billion annual gap for SDG14. Recognising the ocean as a global common good and natural capital asset, this discussion will explore how public development banks, regional blocs, and new multilateral institutions can reimagine finance to address this systemic failure. Building on the Finance in Common Ocean Coalition's joint declaration, we will explore how financing frameworks must evolve from fragmented, project-level funding to systemic, mission-oriented investment strategies that integrate ocean ecosystems into macroeconomic and financial decision-making . Speakers: H.E. Didacus Jules, Director General, Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States Representative, Finance in Common Oceans Coalition (e.g., EIB, AFD, or CDC Group as part of FiCS) TBC Moderator: H.E. Dr. Hyginus ...

Guests: FAO Report Launch & IMO Shipping Initiatives. Speakers: Prof. Manuel Barange, Assistant Director-General and Director of the Fisheries and Aquaculture Division, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Moderated by Martina Donlon, Spokesperson, 2025 UN Ocean Conference FAO Report Launch: The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) will launch the 2025 edition of the Review of the State of World Marine Fishery Resources Report, which presents the most comprehensive and detailed assessment of marine fisheries to date. IMO Shipping Initiatives: The International Maritime Organization will showcase efforts to address key ocean challenges, from underwater noise and marine plastic pollution to shipping's role in ocean protection and climate action. The briefing will also highlight IMO's 2025 World Maritime Day theme, "Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity. Related Documents: 202...

  Conversation with Vidar Helgesen, Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission and Assistant Director-General, UNESCO. This session will introduce Ocean Heroes, a new educational game developed by UNESCO-IOC, Minecraft Education, and the Voice of the Ocean Foundation. Through immersive gameplay, students take on virtual marine missions tackling real-world issues like coral reef loss and plastic pollution . The panel will explore how the game builds ocean literacy, critical thinking, and youth engagement. It will also highlight UNESCO-IOC's broader role in transforming ocean science into action and driving solutions for the Ocean Decade and the  2025 UN Ocean Conference . Speaker: Vidar Helgesen, Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission and Assistant Director-General, UNESCO Moderator: Naka Kondo, Editorial Manager, Economist Impact Join us during the UN Ocean Conference from June 9-13 and hear about the transformation ...