From 9-13 June, the World Maritime University – Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute (WMU-GOI) will participate in the high-level 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC), taking place in Nice, France. Co-hosted by France and Costa Rica, the Conference centers on the theme: “Accelerating action and mobilizing all actors to conserve and sustainably use the ocean.” As an official supporter, the WMU-GOI will co-host three side events in the official UNOC Green and Blue Zones as well as participate in other events and pavilions.
The 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC)
Accelerating action and mobilizing all actors to conserve and sustainably use the ocean
The 2025 UNOC aims to accelerate action to conserve and sustainably use the ocean and marine resources in line with Sustainable Development Goal 14. The Conference will gather governments, the UN system, intergovernmental organizations, financial institutions, civil society, academia, the private sector, Indigenous Peoples, and local communities to drive meaningful ocean solutions.
General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) Side Event
The World Maritime University (WMU)-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute (GOI) is partnering on and will moderate the high level panel at the FAO GFCM side event "Accelerating sustainability, Transforming Mediterranean and Black Sea fisheries and aquaculture." The event will highlight regional cooperation to transform fisheries and aquaculture in the Mediterranean and Black Sea, announce the GFCM Voluntary Ocean Commitment, and mobilize sustainability pledges from key stakeholders.
WMU-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute Side Event
The World Maritime University (WMU)-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute (GOI) roundtable titled "Charting the Future: BBNJ and Ocean Governance Solutions for the Triple Planetary Crisis" will explore how the BBNJ Agreement can drive transformative ocean governance in response to the triple planetary crisis, with a focus on empowering SIDS and LDCs through inclusive policies, capacity development, and innovative, gender-responsive solutions to achieve SDG 14.
Ocean Ambassador Workshop Space
The WMU-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute will host an interactive workshop titled “Dive into Action: Uniting Ocean Ambassadors for a Sustainable Future” where ocean literacy meets creativity, empowering participants of all ages to become Ocean Ambassadors and drive action for a sustainable, resilient future in line with SDG 14.
Participation in Partners Events
In addition to co-hosting side events, WMU-GOI experts will contribute to several high-level partner sessions throughout the Conference:
If you will be attending the UN Ocean Conference 2025, please feel free to write to us at goievents@wmu.se to connect with the delegation onsite.
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Post event material to the 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference, Nice France
ABOUT THE wmu-sasakawa global ocean institute
The World Maritime University (WMU)-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute (GOI) is an independent focal point for the ocean science-policy-law-industry-society interface where policymakers, the scientific community, regulators, industry actors, academics, and representatives of civil society meet to discuss how best to manage and use ocean spaces and their resources in accordance with the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Institute was inaugurated in May 2018 and made possible through generous support from The Nippon Foundation of Japan, the Governments of Sweden, Canada, and Germany, as well as the City of Malmö.
About the World Maritime University
The World Maritime University (WMU) in Malmö, Sweden is established within the framework of the International Maritime Organization, a specialized agency of the United Nations. The mission of WMU is to be the world centre of excellence in postgraduate maritime and oceans education, professional training and research, while building global capacity and promoting sustainable development. WMU is an organization by and for the international maritime community and is committed to the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
ABOUT THE future ocean PROGRAMME
The Future Ocean Programme is funded by The Nippon Foundation and aims to generate knowledge and understanding of how law, political science, and public policy are used to effect change in humanity’s relationship with the ocean to combat the triple planetary crisis of biodiversity loss, climate change and pollution.