The 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change takes place from 11 to 22 November 2024. The Ocean & Climate Platform will be active to raise the profile of the ocean! Discover our key deliverables and events below.
KEY DELIVERABLES
COP29: What place for the ocean in the ‘Finance COP’?
What are the key issues at stake for the ocean at COP29, the ‘Finance COP’, particularly with regard to the funding of ocean-based solutions?
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Policy Brief: ‘Unpacking Ocean Finance For Climate Action: A Roadmap For The United Nations Framework Convention On Climate Change’
The Ocean & Climate Platform and the Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance, with the support of the Blue Marine Foundation, the Global Ocean Trust, The Nature Conservancy and the UN Global Compact, launched the policy brief “Unpacking Ocean Finance for Climate Action: A Roadmap for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change”. This brief provides an initial overview of ocean-related climate finance within the different UNFCCC processes. It highlights upcoming milestones from COP29 in Baku (2024) and COP30 in Belem (2025), offering concrete recommendations for Parties to raise ambition for the ocean in ongoing negotiations.
Policy Brief: ‘Blue Thread: Aligning National Climate and Biodiversity Strategies’
On October 14, the Ocean & Climate Platform and the Blue Marine Foundation, supported by several organisations, unveiled the policy brief “Blue Thread: Aligning National Climate and Biodiversity Strategies”. While countries are expected to submit new, more ambitious strategies to fight biodiversity loss and climate change, this brief explores how the ocean can provide integrated solutions to address these crises as one and the same, weaving a “blue thread” across the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).
Brief – Integrating the ocean into the climate regime: Progress report and future prospects
Published by IDDRI in collaboration with the Ocean & Climate Platform, this brief takes stock of a decade of action for the ocean, climate and biodiversity. Recent years have been marked by the gradual and ongoing integration of the ocean into the institutional climate landscape. The publication ‘Integrating the ocean into the climate regime: Progress report and future prospects’ aims to assess the efforts made to integrate the ocean into the climate regime, and to identify ways of scaling up action.
Read the paper here.
About the Ocean Breakthroughs
After its successful launch at COP28 last year, the Ocean Breakthroughs campaign will build on its momentum and continue to gain traction at COP29. They identify five turning points to reach by 2030 to achieve a healthy and productive ocean in 2050. They aim to accelerate ocean-based action of non-state actors and governments and investments in 5 key ocean sectors, to deliver on Climate, Nature and People.
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EVENTS SCHEDULE
Navigating Ocean Finance: Investing in a Sustainable Blue Future
15 November｜1.15-2.45 PM (AZT)｜Side-event Room 6, Blue Zone
Organisers and Partners : Ocean & Climate Platform, Climate Champions Team, Global Ocean Trust, IUCN, ORRAA, UN Global Compact
During this event, experts will present the conclusions of the policy brief “Unpacking Ocean Finance for Climate Action” and discuss opportunities to integrate the ocean into finance negotiations, highlighting the role of the private and financial sectors in driving investments for ocean-based climate solutions.
Discover the programme here.
Debating marine Carbon Dioxide Removal: Balancing Challenges, Risks and Future Needs
19 November｜3.15-4.00 PM (AZT)｜Ocean Pavilion, Blue Zone
Organisers and Partners : Ocean & Climate Platform, Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML)
This side event will examine the potential and challenges of marine Carbon Dioxide Removal (mCDR) technologies in the achievement of global mitigation goals. Leading scientists and experts will join this event to discuss key dimensions of the mCDR discourse, exploring the effectiveness of current techniques, associated risks, and the safeguards essential for responsible research and future application.
Discover the programme here.
Blue Thread: Aligning National Climate and Biodiversity Strategies
20 November｜3.00-4.00 PM (AZT)｜Ocean Pavilion, Blue Zone
Organisers and Partners: Ocean & Climate Platform, Blue Marine Foundation, The Nature Conservancy, Ocean Conservancy
Science confirms that the 1.5°C target requires healthy ecosystems, while halting biodiversity loss depends on urgent climate action. This side event will highlight the essential role of ocean-based solutions in achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. Panelists will present actionable examples and best practices, drawing insights from the policy brief “Blue Thread: Aligning National Biodiversity and Climate Strategies”.
Discover the programme here.
Ocean Rise & Coastal Resilience: A New Coalition for Cities and Regions
20 November｜11.30-12.30 PM (AZT)｜Climate Mobility Pavilion, Blue Zone
Organisers and Partners: Ocean & Climate Platform, Global Centre for Climate Mobility
The event will bring together government officials, scientists, financial experts, and civil society leaders to explore innovative solutions, foster scientific collaboration, and examine cutting-edge financial mechanisms for resilience and adaptation. This side event provides an ideal platform to highlight the goals and upcoming activities of the Ocean Rise & Coastal Resilience Coalition for Cities and Regions, an initiative chaired by the City of Nice and coordinated by the Ocean & Climate Platform with support from the governments of France and Costa Rica. This event marks an important milestone leading to the official launch of the Coalition at the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) on 7 June 2025.
Discover the programme here.
Ocean Action Event – The Ocean Breakthroughs: Towards resilient economies and societies
21 November｜11.00 am – 12.30 pm (AZT)｜Nasimi, Blue Zone
Organisers and Partners: Ocean & Climate Platform, Marrakech Partnership on Ocean & Coastal Zones, UN High Level Climate Champions
This event will spotlight the Ocean Breakthroughs as a guiding force to deliver on Climate, Nature and People. It will feature the launch of the Coastal Tourism Breakthrough, developed by a consortium of tourism experts, alongside a showcase of progress in key sectors including conservation, shipping, energy, and food. The event will also provide compelling evidence that the Ocean Breakthroughs can play a pivotal role in supporting the outcomes of the Global Stocktake.
Discover the programme here.
Implementation Lab – Ocean Breakthroughs for 1.5°C: Scaling Ambition in NDCs
21 November｜15.30 am – 17.00 pm (AZT)｜Mugham, Blue Zone
Organisers and Partners: Ocean Conservancy, Marrakech Partnership on Ocean & Coastal Zones, UN High Level Climate Champions
This Implementation Lab examines NDCs as key to advancing ocean climate action, exploring ways to incorporate ambitious ocean-based solutions aligned with the 1.5 °C target. Participants will discuss challenges and actions needed to accelerate the Ocean Breakthroughs, ensuring the next NDCs reflect ambitious, impactful and equitable commitments.
More information here.