World Oceans Day

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. 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...

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...

   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...

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...

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...

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...

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 UN Ocean 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 t...

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 the innovative data and technology solutions that support better ocean governance and the sustainable use of marine resources. This panel will showcase innovative data and technology solutions that support better ocean governance and the sustainable use of marine resources. From satellite monitoring to AI-powered biodiversity tracking and open data platforms, the discussion will highlight tools that improve ocean monitoring and knowledge sharing. The session will also introduce key ocean-related features of the SIDS Global Data Hub as a concrete step to accelerate action and engage more partners. Moderator:Ashaki Goodwin, Director, Government Affairs, PVBLIC Foundation Welcome and Setting the Scene:Mr. Sergio Fernandez de Cordova, Executive Chairman, PVBLIC Foundation Opening Remarks: Ambassador Peter Thomson, UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for the Ocean Speakers: Ambassador Viliami Va'inga Tōnē, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Tonga to the Un...

   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 national or regional initiatives have been developed or implemented in the last 2 years aiming to reduce marine pollution, and how could these serve as a model for other countries/regions to accelerate actions towards the achievement of SDG Target 14.1? Regarding the role of the private sector, how can respective relevant industry sectors scale up resource efficient and cleaner production practices to reduce marine pollution, including through wastewater treatment and emission reduction? How can public-private partnerships accelerate investments in pollution reduction technologies, and how can we ensure their long-term sustainability and scalability? How can nature-based solutions contribute to the mitigation of marine pollution, and what role can governments, the private sect...

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 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 con...

Speakers: António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General. Moderated by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General of the United Nations. "We are in Nice on a mission – save the ocean, to save our future. That was my message at the Conference opening yesterday, and it is the message I have carried through all my meetings. The ocean is the lifeblood of our planet." António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General [Extract from the opening remarks] Related Sites and Documents 2025 UN Ocean Conference website Opening remarks Watch the Press Conference: UN Secretary-General António Guterres - 2025 UN Ocean Conference!  00:17:59 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 "win-win-win" strategies can we adopt to ensure that a robust, growing ocean economy benefits people, businesses that are dependent on the ocean, and ocean health? Why is SDG14 the least funded SDG? What can we do to eliminate or significantly reduce the gap? How can public finance be used to unlock and de-risk private investments in ocean-positive outcomes? Can we establish a new global ocean finance platform that will serve as a centralized hub to bring coherence to ocean finance and raise new sources of capital, including solidarity levies, user fees, and payments for ecosystem services, while providing grants and flexible, easily accessible financing and de-risking for existing and new projects? Can debt-for-nature swaps be scaled to help governments free up debt obligations and suppo...

   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: 1 . Morocco (M) 2 . Kyrgyzstan (DPM) 3 . The Republic of Mauritius (HG) 4 . Belize (HG) 5 . Timor-Leste (DPM) 6 . Cuba (DPM) 7 . Singapore (M) 8 . Lesotho (DPM) 9 . Angola (M) 10 . Germany (M) 11 . Republic of Korea (M) 12 . The Kingdom of Eswatini (HG) 13 . Sweden (M) 14 . Georgia (M) 15 . India (M) 16 . Norway (M) 17 . Slovenia (M) 18 . Russian Federation (M) 19 . Mexico (M) 20 . Chile (M) 21 . Mauritania (M) 22 . Maldives (M) 23 . France (M) 24 . Gambia (M) 25 . Egypt (M) 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 ...

Small-scale fisherfolk organizations from Latin America, Africa, Europe, and Asia will highlight both the challenges these communities face and their successes in advancing human rights-based marine conservation. Speakers: Hasmia, Vice Secretary General of the Union of Traditional Fisherfolk of Indonesia Gwenael Pennarum, President of Low Impact Fishers of Europe Zoila Bustamante, President of the Latin American Union of Artisanal Fishing and of the National Confederation of Artisanal Fisherfolk of Chile Dawda Foday Saine, Secretary General, Confederation of Professional Organizations in the Artisanal Maritime and Continental Fisheries of Africa Annie Tourette, Blue Ventures Eugenia Arguedas, Ministry of Environment and Energy, Costa Rica. Moderated by Carolina Sánchez, CoopeSolidar/Fundación Quantum Press Conference: Small Scale Fisherfolks - 2025 UN Ocean Conference! Conferences

Highlighting key initiatives and details from the European Ocean Pact after its official presentation by the president of the European Commission. Speakers: Costas Kadis, European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans. Moderated by Vangelis Demiris, Communication Adviser to Commissioner. Related Sites and Documents:  2025 UN Ocean Conference website . Watch the press Conference: European Ocean pact - 2025 UN Ocean Conference! Press Conferences

Developed by Friends of Ocean Action, the 30x30 Ocean Action Plan charts a clear path to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030. Speakers: Ambassador Peter Thomson, Secretary-General's Special Envoy for the Ocean Børge Brende, President and CEO, World Economic Forum Grethel Aguilar, Director General of International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Dr. Susan Gardner, Director of Ecosystems, UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Moderated by Martina Donlon, Spokesperson for the UN Ocean Conference, UN Department of Global Communications Related Documents: 2025 UN Ocean Conference website Watch the press Conference: 30X30 Ocean Action Plan - 2025 UN Ocean Conference! Press Conferences Press Conference: 30X30 Ocean Action Plan - 2025 UN Ocean Conference (Nice, France)

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 have been the main obstacles to overcoming the challenges that were identified in 2022 in the generation and uptake of ocean science and knowledge and how can we create the paradigm shift needed to achieve SDG14 before 2030? How can we leverage the strengthened global ocean governance and policy framework (including through the BBNJ Agreement, KMGBF, UNFCCC etc.) to increase support and resources for ocean science and knowledge? How can successful examples of work across the science-policy-society interface to inform decision making be shared, replicated and upscaled? How do we ensure that the knowledge of underrepresented groups including Indigenous Peoples and local communities, women and girls, and youth is taken into account and that they benefit from the progresses made in ocean sci...