Centered on the theme “Accelerating action and mobilizing all actors to conserve and sustainably use the ocean,” the conference aims to advance Sustainable Development Goal 14 (SDG 14). Key priorities include completing multilateral ocean-related processes, mobilizing financial resources for a sustainable blue economy, and enhancing marine science dissemination to inform policy-making.
The conference will feature plenary sessions, Ocean Action Panels, and side events, fostering collaboration among governments, UN agencies, NGOs, scientists, private sector entities, and Indigenous communities. A significant outcome will be the adoption of the “Nice Ocean Action Plan,” comprising a political declaration and voluntary stakeholder commitments.
Preceding the conference are special events: the One Ocean Science Congress (June 4–6), the Blue Economy and Finance Forum (June 7–8), and the Ocean Rise and Coastal Resilience Coalition Summit (June 7).
UNOC3 represents a pivotal moment for global ocean governance, uniting diverse actors to implement actionable solutions for ocean conservation and sustainable use.