Please tag @unworldoceansday, @undoalos and @oceanic.global in any of your social media posts about UN World Oceans Day 2025!
On 8 June 2025, United Nations World Oceans Day will be held in Nice, France, ahead of the 2025 UN Ocean Conference (9 – 13 June, 2025). The unique alignment of two major UN ocean events is an unprecedented opportunity to amplify visibility and collaborative efforts for the ocean.
The raising of the World Oceans Day flag will mark a moment of global unity and momentum for the ocean, setting the stage for the UN Ocean Conference in Nice.
Against the stunning backdrop of the World Oceans Day Regatta, the symbolic flag raising ceremony will invite the global ocean community as well as the public in Nice to celebrate this year's UN WOD theme, "Wonder: Sustaining What Sustains Us."
*UN World Oceans Day is hosted by the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea of the Office of Legal Affairs in partnership with Oceanic Global.
*This toolkit will be updated regularly as more assets become available. Logos on assets cannot be modified in any way.
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The ocean is our world’s greatest wonder.
A seemingly endless source of sustenance, potential, wisdom, and awe. However, in this time of interlocking crises, humanity has grown increasingly isolated from the natural world and siloed in our self-preservation; and there is no clearer evidence of our selfish and short-sighted actions than in the ocean’s dire state.
From the marine life that produces our oxygen, medicines and food, to its natural infrastructures that sequester carbon and buffer shores, every diverse element of the ocean - across both its biodiversity and composition - supports humanity in a multitude of ways. But instead of acting with appreciation and amazement towards the ocean, we have acted with ignorance and greed. And despite countless warnings, we have chosen to deplete the ocean’s abundance, devastate its ecosystems, and pollute its depths. We can no longer afford to take the ocean for granted. It is critical that we mobilize all actors to conserve and sustainably use the ocean so that future generations can have the chance to revel in its wonders, instead of wondering what’s been lost.
If the warnings haven’t motivated us, wonder is what will. The ocean’s wonder is what draws us in and often drives our desire to protect it. Wonder is the foundation of scientific knowledge, the allure behind exploration, the curiosity that drives innovation, and the seed of traditional wisdom. In the face of increasingly daunting challenges, the act of wondering serves to remind us that we are part of something bigger. It wakes us up to our inherent connection to the earth and to each other, expands our understanding of what is possible, empowers innovation and prioritizes decision-making for collective well-being. This World Oceans Day, we celebrate the ocean’s essential wonder from all of the wonders it consists of to the wonder it ignites. Because just as the ocean sustains the planet, wonder sustains our humanity. And while the ocean is the lifeblood of the earth, and wonder is the beating heart that will save it.
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Join us in igniting a unified wave of momentum to celebrate the ocean on World Oceans Day (8 June).
Share thematic content on your social media channels available in this toolkit
Integrate prompts from the UN WOD Discussion Guide coming soon to this toolkit into group discussions/panels
Highlight messaging from the Theme Language Document into your speaking engagements
Use the Wonder branded social media templates available in this toolkit to promote your content & event collateral
Upload your World Oceans Day events to the UN World Oceans Day website
Upload your World Oceans Day educational resources to the UN World Oceans Day website
Develop social media content relevant to your organization’s mission
Tag @unworldoceansday, @undoalos, and @oceanic.global in any of your social media posts about UN World Oceans Day 2025!
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Participate in the thematic “Wonder” social campaign and Call-To-Action
- Links and details forthcoming
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Overview:
This discussion guide aims to facilitate meaningful conversation among the ocean community surrounding United Nations World Oceans Day (8 June) and the subsequent 2025 UN World Ocean Conference (9-13 June).
It delves into United Nation World Ocean Day’s 2025 theme “Wonder: Sustaining What Sustains Us" and explores the role of wonder as the foundation of scientific knowledge, the allure behind exploration, the curiosity that drives innovation, the seed of traditional wisdom, and the driving force behind ocean conservation.
Objectives:
Discussion Topics:
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Overview:
This guide provides a framework for creating engaging social media content centered around the 2025 UN World Oceans Day theme, “Wonder: Sustaining What Sustains Us.”
It explores how to inspire audiences through storytelling, visuals, and interactive content while reinforcing the significance of the ocean’s wonder in science, conservation, and innovation.
Core Message:
Tone & Style:
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Defining Wonder
Wonder & Science
Wonder & Ocean Affairs
Wonder & Wisdom
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Wonder & Innovation
Wonder & Community
Wonder & Collective Action
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General Guidance:
Select a program area or project in your organization that you think could help inspire Wonder for the ocean or any of the topics previously mentioned
Develop social content that links this effort with the theme (i.e., Hope Spots and Wonder, or Blue Carbon & Wonder, or Restoration Projects & Wonder, etc.)
Format Recommendation:
Slide 1 - Introduce the topic selected
Slide 2 - Provide a high-level explanation of the project
i.e., What are Hope Spots?, Give updates on the impact of your conservation project, Showcase your organization’s unique ocean initiative
Slide 3 - Explain the Wonder theme from your organization’s perspective
i.e., Leverage thematic language in this toolkit
Slide 4 - Link the 2 topics together
i.e., Leverage the storytelling topics in this toolkit; Share why Hope Spots inspire Wonder; Explain how Blue Carbon initiatives can be a source of wonder for the world
Design Notes
Use the branding and logos as outlined in this toolkit. Feel free to leverage the designed social media templates shared in this toolkit here.
*Please tag @unworldoceansday, @undoalos and @oceanic.global in any of your social media content about UN World Oceans Day 2025!
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Additional Ideas to Explore on Social Media:
Resources:
For more information on the topics covered in the Wonder Discussion Guide,
please refer to this document.
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This year, we’re rallying our community to help elevate World Oceans Day to the global consciousness of Earth Day — honoring the ocean’s wonder, and calling on decision-makers to protect what sustains all life. Your participation in the campaign is a small ripple that will grow into a larger wave of momentum for our Blue Planet.
FORMAT: All Media Channels Acceptable
POSTING DATES:
INSTRUCTIONS:
Priority Date: 8 June 2025 - early morning CET Time Zone
Supplemental Dates: throughout all of the UN Ocean Conference and
World Oceans Month in June
This @unworldoceansday, we recognize the ocean as our world’s greatest wonder.�Its vastness stirs awe. Its rhythms shape life. Its mystery inspires generations of knowledge, innovation, and tradition. The ocean draws us in—not just with its beauty, but with its ever-present vitality. It reminds us of our deep connection to the Earth and to one another, and motivates decision-making for our collective wellbeing. �In a world where we’re overwhelmed by warnings, wonder is what moves us forward. �On 8 June, join us as we celebrate the ocean’s essential wonder – from the wonders it consists of to the wonders it ignites. And as we lead into the UN Ocean Conference, let us carry our sense of wonder with us in both how we learn and how we lead. �Happy World Oceans Day 🌊�—------------------�UN World Oceans Day 2025 is hosted by the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea (@undoalos) of the Office of Legal Affairs in partnership with and made possible @Oceanic.Global.
Download the Files
Graphic Templates created for community members to share World Oceans Day related content integrating the 2025 thematic 'Wonder' branding.
To use, simply download the background graphics and overlay your own text or images to the shared template.
They have been created in three different formats for posting on different channels.
In each caption, please tag @unworldoceansday
(not @worldoceansday), @undoalos, and @oceanic.global and include this disclaimer text:
“*This post has been created by a member of the FoWOD community, and is not an official UN communication.”
The UNWOD 2025 font and vectors are also available to download and use in any assets.
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🪸 *UNVEILING* The 2025 World Oceans Day theme! 🪸
WONDER: SUSTAINING WHAT SUSTAINS US.
The ocean’s wonder is what draws us in and often drives our desire to protect it.
Taking place back-to-back with the 2025 UN Ocean Conference, in Nice, France, World Oceans Day 2025 will celebrate the ocean’s essential Wonder - from the wonders it consists of to the wonder it ignites - and call on decision-makers not to lose sight of the ocean’s wonder when determining its fate. 🐋
Learn more at unworldoceansday.org via the link in bio.
UN World Oceans Day 2025 is hosted by the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea (DOALOS) of the Office of Legal Affairs in partnership and made possible by Oceanic Global.
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Caption:
Sustaining our Wonder for the Ocean Sustains our Work to Protect It 🌊 ��This World Oceans Day we’re headed to Nice, France. ��With @unworldoceansday 2025 taking place ahead of the UN World Ocean Conference in Nice, France, we’re not only celebrating the theme of “Wonder,” on 8 June but also sparking it in the minds of participants and decision-makers to carry throughout the conference. ��Whether your work is in science, advocacy, governance, traditional knowledge or more, wonder is a common foundation that both sustains it and brings it to life. ��Check out the link in our bio to download the 2025 World Oceans Day Toolkit and learn how to apply this year’s theme and branding to your own World Oceans Day events. ��Learn more at unworldoceansday.org via the link in bio. ��UN World Oceans Day 2025 is hosted by the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea (DOALOS) of the Office of Legal Affairs in partnership with and made possible by Oceanic Global.
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Caption:�
The ocean inspires awe and in turn, action 🌊�
Its vastness fuels our curiosity, its rhythms connect us, and its mystery inspires innovation, tradition, and discovery.
This World Oceans Day, we’re celebrating the ocean’s essential wonder—the beauty it holds, the life it sustains, and the imagination it sparks. Let’s keep that wonder at the heart of the choices we make to protect it.
Learn more at unworldoceansday.org via the link in bio.
UN World Oceans Day 2025 is hosted by the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea (DOALOS) of the Office of Legal Affairs in partnership with and made possible by Oceanic Global.
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Become a Friend of United Nations World Oceans Day! 🌍🌊
Join the Friends of United Nations World Oceans Day (FOWOD) community and be part of a global network dedicated to celebrating and protecting our ocean. Participation is free and open to all who are passionate about ocean conservation!
As a FOWOD member, you can:
✅ List your World Oceans Day events on the official UNWOD website
✅ Share resources, news, and social media to amplify ocean awareness
✅ Connect with like-minded individuals and organizations
✅ Attend exclusive meetings and working groups facilitated by the United Nations & @Oceanic.Global
Join now via link in bio.
Learn more at unworldoceansday.org via the link in bio.
UN World Oceans Day 2025 is hosted by the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea (DOALOS) of the Office of Legal Affairs in partnership and made possible by Oceanic Global.
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Overview:
The 12th Annual Photo Competition for UN World Oceans Day is now open for submissions.
This year’s competition welcomes entries in four categories, including one inspired by the 2025 UN World Oceans Day theme: "Wonder: Sustaining What Sustains Us."
We invite photographers to submit images that capture the ocean’s wonders—both in their essence and in the inspiration they spark within us.
Winning submissions will be recognized on 8 June during the official United Nations World Oceans Day event, preceding the 2025 UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France.
2025 Photo Competition Categories:
We invite the FoWOD community to share in posting the photo competition submission invite assets until 13 April 2025 - 11:59 PM EST.
Thank you for interest in participating in Oceanic Global’s User-Generated-Content (UGC) campaign in celebration of World Oceans Day and the 2025 United Nations event theme, Wonder: Sustaining What Sustains Us.
We're calling on scientists, storytellers, activists, and ocean lovers to share what sparked your sense of wonder for the ocean—and how that connection inspires you to protect it. By showcasing these moments of awe, we can awaken a collective commitment to preserve the very ecosystems that sustain us all.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
Scroll through the next few slides for further details →
HOW TO BE FEATURED:
Select content will be shared on social media platforms via @unworldoceansday and @oceanic.global.
To maximize your chances of being featured, please ensure that all submitted material is appropriate for all age groups and avoids any content that could be considered vulgar, exclusionary, or offensive.
The ocean doesn’t just connect continents—it stirs something deep within humanity: a sense of wonder, belonging, and purpose.
This World Oceans Day, as the global community raises the World Oceans Day flag and sets sail into a new era of ocean action, we invite you to share a photo or video of you and the ocean that captures your personal connection to its beauty and power.
Let your story be part of a global wave of wonder - igniting collective awe sustain momentum for protecting the ocean that sustains us all.
FORMAT: Instagram Story
POSTING DATES:
Priority Dates: 1 - 8 June 2025
Supplemental Dates: throughout all of the UN Ocean Conference and
World Oceans Month in June
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Thank you for being a valued supporter of UN World Oceans Day 2025 taking place on Sunday, 8 June 2025.
This World Oceans Day, we celebrate the ocean’s essential wonder from all of the wonders it consists of to the wonder it ignites, and call on decision-makers to honor the ocean’s wonder when determining its fate. Because if the warnings haven’t motivated us to protect the ocean, its wonder is what will.
Stay tuned for more highlights!
Invite others to join the Friends of World Oceans Day Community here.