World Oceans Day

I am pleased to join you in celebrating the 30th anniversary of the International Seabed Authority – a cornerstone in the governance of our ocean commons. The international seabed area is not the domain of any nation. It is the common heritage of humankind – a principle enshrined in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which must continue to guide us. We must bring together our global efforts in climate action, biodiversity preservation, and marine protection. The deep ocean remains one of our last frontiers. It holds great promise but also requires great caution. For thirty years, the Authority has helped protect this shared realm through peaceful, sustainable and inclusive governance. Today, it is navigating complex challenges with care and clarity, and I commend its commitment to finding balanced and effective solutions. As we mark this milestone, let us advance cooperation grounded in science, and keep working together to safeguard the ocean for the benefit of all ...

  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