The 3rd UN Ocean Conference is just around the corner! The Ocean & Climate Platform (OCP) will once again be actively engaged in advocating for the ocean-climate-biodiversity nexus, and participate in numerous events, which you can find in this article.
THE OCP AT UNOC3 SPECIAL EVENTS
ONE OCEAN SCIENCE CONGRESS
An Ocean of Possibilities: Townhall
3 June 2025 | 12:45-1:45 PM | Room 2, Port Lympia, Nice
Co-organised by: Ocean & Climate Platform, World Economy Forum (Friends of Ocean Action) and Dona Bertarelli Philanthropy
The Ocean of Possibilities project—led by the Ocean & Climate Platform (OCP), Friends of Ocean Action, and the CNRS, with the support of Dona Bertarelli Philanthropy—was conducted from 2023 to 2025, with the goal to develop a collective civil society vision for a sustainable and regenerative ocean future. During this townhall, participants involved in the initiative will share compelling visions of desirable futures for the ocean and innovative transformative actions to achieve them, with discussions spanning four key themes: science, nature and people, governance, and finance. Participants will also cover how the outcomes of the initiative could feed into post-2030 agenda discussions.
Discover the programme here
From Science to Shoreline: Bridging Knowledge, Policy, and Action for Coastal Resilience (Session T10 -18)
5 June 2025| 2:10-2:20 PM | Room 8, Port Lympia, Nice
Under Theme 10, “Vibrant Science to Inform and Support Ocean Action,” Victor Brun, Science Lead at the OCP, will present the ambitions of the Ocean Rise & Coastal Resilience Coalition to bridge the science-to-policy gap in coastal adaptation, addressing the critical question: “How can scientific knowledge be placed at the heart of local decision-making in response to ocean change?”.
More info here
OCEAN RISE & COASTAL RESILIENCE SUMMIT
Ocean Rise & Coastal Resilience Summit
7 June 2025 | 9:00AM-4:00 PM | Quai Amiral Infernet, Nice
Co-organised by: Ocean & Climate Platform, City of Nice, Global Centre for Climate Mobility with the support of the Government of France and Costa Rica
The Ocean Rise & Coastal Resilience Summit will convene mayors, governors, and local government leaders alongside key stakeholders from science, finance, and civil society to address the urgent challenges posed by rising sea levels and oceanic change. This landmark event will also mark the official launch of the Coalition for Coastal Cities and Regions, chaired by Christian Estrosi and hosted by the GCCM. Backed by over 20 global organisations and networks, the Coalition will aim to accelerate adaptation efforts by fostering collaboration between coastal cities and regions and key actors in this critical transition. More than 200 coastal cities and regions have already confirmed their participation. Throughout the day, they will exchange insights and strategies during nine thematic sessions covering science, finance and insurance, port infrastructure, social equity, and nature-based or hybrid adaptation solutions.
Find the preliminary programme here
More information on the Ocean Rise & Coastal Resilience Summit website here
WORLD OCEAN DAY
The Future Is Now: Let's Dive into an Ocean of Possibilities
8 June 2025 |2:15 - 3:30 PM | Centre Universitaire Méditerranéen, Nice
Co-organised by: Ocean & Climate Platform, The Varda Group
On World Ocean Day, the Ocean & Climate Platform and The Varda Group are organising the high-level event “The Future is Now: Let’s Dive into an Ocean of Possibilities”. Looking towards 2030, this high-level event will bring together diverse voices, bold visions, and a shared commitment to taking transformative action to safeguard the ocean. Grounded in two compelling initiatives – Let’s Be Nice to the Ocean and An Ocean of Possibilities, the session will spark fresh thinking and reimagine our relationship with the ocean. It will provide a space for civil society to ignite imagination and mobilise meaningful action for the future of the ocean.
UNOC3
BLUE ZONE
Making Waves From Nice to Belém: Accelerating Ocean-Climate Action
9 June 2025 | 2:00 - 3:15 PM | Room 2, Blue Zone of UNOC3, Nice
Co-organised by: Government of Brazil, with the support of the Ocean & Climate Platform.
Co-hosted with: Government of France, Government of Chile, Government of Fiji, Kingdom of Belgium, Friends of Ocean and Climate, Bloomberg Philanthropies, Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES), Greenpeace Brazil, Marrakech Partnership for Global Climate Action, Ocean Conservancy, UN High-level Climate Champions, WWF-Brazil
This high-level event will celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Paris Agreement under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. It will take stock of a decade of ocean-climate progress and explore ways to accelerate meaningful action, particularly through means of implementation.
More information to come.
PORT OF NICE
Enhancing Blue Carbon Partnerships: A China-EU Collaboration for Climate Action
10 June 2025 | 1:30 - 2:30 PM | Aft Banjer Room, Statsraad Lehmkuhl Boat, Port of Nice
Organised by: Ocean & Climate Platform
Co-hosted with: BlueSeeds, China Institute for Marine Affairs, China Oceanic Development Foundation, French Development Agency, Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO, International Cooperation Department of the Chinese Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), the National Marine Hazard Mitigation Service (NMHMS) of MNR, Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia (PEMSEA).
This event will convene scientists, experts, and policymakers to explore the critical role of blue carbon ecosystems in achieving climate, biodiversity and other global goals. It will center on a bilateral cooperation project between the European Union and China, focusing on blue carbon ecosystems. The first session will present the key insights and next steps from the project, building on a deeper understanding of its progress and impact. The second session will expand the discussion, fostering dialogue on ways and means international cooperation and partnerships can scale up blue carbon action and drive meaningful change.
Register here before Monday 2 June to attend the side-event.
LA BALEINE
Cards on the Table: Opening Up Difficult Conversations on the Ocean-Climate Nexus
11 June 2025 | 10:15 AM - 12:30 PM | Ocean Base Camp
Co-organised by: Ocean & Climate Platform, Ocean Reporting Network of the Pulitzer Center
Cards on the Table is an open discussion format tackling some of the most complex and unresolved questions at the ocean–climate nexus—ranging from governance gaps to scientific uncertainty and the limits of current solutions. Organised in partnership with the Ocean Reporting Network of the Pulitzer Center, the event brings together a rotating panel of experts from science, policy, civil society, and the private sector to reflect on a series of carefully framed questions. Without aiming for consensus, it fosters honest and respectful dialogue, creating space for diverse perspectives and capturing the multifaceted nature of these challenges.
Discover the programme here
An Archipelago of Solutions for Ocean, Climate, and Biodiversity
11 June | 1:10 – 3:55 PM | Archipel Pavilion
Organised by: Ocean & Climate Platform
Participants: Blue Seeds; Conservatoire du Littoral; Expédition MED; Fondation de la Mer; IFAW; Nausicaa; Océanopolis; Planète mer; Pure Ocean; SPDA; Université Côte d’Azur; Waves of Change Supported by: Agence Française du Développement; Ministère de la Transition Écologique; de la Biodiversité; de la Forêt; de la Mer et de la Pêche; Fondation de France; Office Français de la Biodiversité
This event aims to showcase the innovative and inspiring projects undertaken by the members of the Ocean & Climate Platform at the intersection of ocean, climate and biodiversity issues. It will highlight concrete initiatives being carried out in the field, at different scales, highlighting the richness of collaborative and multidisciplinary approaches. The three thematic sessions will cover citizen science, Mediterranean action, and policy advocacy.
Discover the programme here
Uncertain Waters: Confronting Controversies, Enabling Change
12 June | 4:00-4:45PM | Orca Room
Co-organised by: Ocean & Climate Platform, in partnership with IUCN, Mercator Ocean International, Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML), Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and WWF
As the world marks the tenth anniversary of the Paris Agreement, the time has come to turn words into meaningful action. This side-event will provide a space for dialogue, addressing the difficult questions posed by today’s most pressing ocean-climate challenges. It will explore how we can collectively enable transformative change for a sustainable blue future.
Discover the programme here
EVENTS FEATURING THE OCP AS A PARTNER
The Ocean & Climate Platform is also proud to partner in the following events:
Adaptation, s’inspirer du Carbone Bleu
6 June 2025 | 10:30 – 11:30AM | Ocean Base Camp, The Whale
More information here
Investing in Coastal Resilience
7 June | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM | Van Donghen, Forum Grimaldi, Monaco
More information here
An Ocean Tourism Pact: towards a Sustainable Blue Future
7 June 2025 | 4:30 – 6:00 PM | Auric 1, Forum Grimaldi, Monaco
More information here
Women Actions for the Ocean
8 June | 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM | Amphithéâtre, Centre Universitaire Méditerranéen, Nice
Localizing Climate Finance for Coastal Communities
9 June | 2:00-3:15 PM | Room 3, Blue Zone
More information here
Shaping Blue Tourism: Inclusive, Resilient and Sustainable Pathways
9 June | 2:30–4:30 PM | Conference Room Poseidon, The West End Nice Hotel, Nice
More information here
Innovation in Africa to Accelerate Implementation of SDG 14 in the World
10 June | 8:45 – 10:00 AM | Room 3, Blue Zone
Protecting Climate-Resilient Coral Reefs: A High-Level Commitment
10 June | 3:45 – 5:00 PM | Room 1, Blue Zone
More information here
Rising Sea Levels Session
11 June | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM | INSPIRE area of the EU Digital Ocean Pavilion, The Whale
Accelerating Ocean Action: One Ocean Partnership
11 June | 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM | Orca Room, The Whale
Rising Waters, Rising Cities: Local Solutions for Resilient Communities and Oceans
13 June | 10:30-11:45 AM | Room 1, Blue Zone
More details will be shared on our social media channels in the coming days. Stay tuned!