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1 | UN Ocean Conference blue food events and activities Please contact info@aquaticbluefood.org if you would like to add an event or activity to the spreadsheet | |||||||
2 | Date | Time | Event/activity title | URL | Location | Description | Lead organization(s) | |
3 | Monday 9 June | 12:15-13:25 | Sustainable seas: A holistic approach to thriving fisheries and oceans | The Ocean That Feeds Us: Trade and blue food house (Green Zone) | This blue foods event will follow-up on high level commitments to showcase operational fisheries management examples from around the world that have transitioned to sustainable fishing and food systems. The cases from across sectors, will highlight solutions for a holistic approach incorporating policy, regulatory and financial mechanisms. These actors are successfully integrating scientific assessments and innovation, socioeconomics, and adaptive fisheries management to effectively advance SDG14. | EBCD, MSC | ||
4 | Monday 9 June | 12:30-15:50 | The Ocean We Depend On: Achieving SDG 14 Through Sustainable Governance | https://nettsteder.regjeringen.no/foodfromtheocean/meetings-and-events/unoc25the-ocean-we-depend-on/ | Red Zone (Quai Riboty) – Statsraad Lehmkuhl (Norwegian Ship) | This mini conference is a celebration of longstanding ocean partnerships, joining forces to ensure sustainability in environmental, economic and social dimensions. The conference will highlight the importance of ocean governance for human prosperity protecting the role of the ocean as a source of food security, income and livelihood. It will also highlight the importance of science-based policy and a cross-sectorial competence approach, both on a national, regional and global level. Topics will include ocean science for sustainable ocean management, building a blue economy, sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, food security and nutrition. We will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the EAF-Nansen programme and showcasing decades of successful regional cooperation and knowledge exchange. | Norway, EAF-Nansen, Global Action Network, Nordic Council of Ministers, Blue Justice | |
5 | Monday 9 June | 15:30-16:30 | Food Loss and Waste in the Aquatic Value Chains: Assessment and Sustainable Solutions | The Ocean That Feeds Us: Trade and blue food house (Green Zone) | Even though aquatic food loss and waste is an important developmental issue and there have been improvements in technology, practices and regulatory frameworks, the success rate of donor and development agency-led interventions has been poor. Addressing FLW in the aquatic food value chains requires a multi-stakeholder approach focused on a combination of some or all of the following entry points: policy, appropriate technology, skills and knowledge, services and infrastructure, regulatory environment, social and gender equity, as well as good linkages to and knowledge of markets. | FAO, WRI, WorldFish | ||
6 | Monday 9 June | 16:30-18:15 | From science to solutions: Advancing bycatch mitigation in the Mediterranean | https://www.fao.org/gfcm/meetings/unoc/gfcm-side-event-bycatch | The Ocean That Feeds Us (Green Zone) | The side event will showcase how scientific cooperation and regional collaboration have enhanced the understanding of bycatch affecting vulnerable species in Mediterranean fisheries and supported its mitigation. The outcomes of the MedBycatch project (2017–2022), funded by the MAVA Foundation, will be presented and discussed, highlighting how it created momentum for knowledge sharing and cooperation on bycatch issues in the region and paved the way for the adoption of the Regional plan of action to monitor and mitigate interactions between fisheries and vulnerable species in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea (RPOA-VUL). | ACCOBAMS, BirdLife International, IUCN, GFCM, MAP | UNEP | SPA/RAC, MEDASSET, WWF | |
7 | Tuesday 10 June | 10:15-11:15 | Launch of UN Taskforce on Seaweed | The Ocean That Feeds Us: Trade and blue food house (Green Zone) | This session marks the official launch of the UN Taskforce on Seaweed - an initiative bringing together partners to unlock the potential of seaweed for sustainable food systems, climate resilience, and coastal livelihoods. Seaweed stands at the intersection of nutrition, environmental sustainability, and economic opportunity, especially for developing coastal nations. The Taskforce aims to foster coordinated action across trade, investment, science, and policy to scale up sustainable seaweed value chains. | UNCTAD, UN Global Compact, UNIDO | ||
8 | Tuesday 10 June | 15:30-17:30 | Sustainable Aquatic Food Systems: Accelerating action for ocean conservation and global food security | Blue Zone – METEOR | BMZ, CGIAR, WorldFish | |||
9 | Tuesday 10 June | 15:45-17:00 | United by Ocean Centers - Global and Local Ocean Collaboration in Practice | Blue Zone Room 5 | United Nations Global Compact & Lloyd's Register Foundation | |||
10 | Tuesday 10 June | 16:15-17:00 | From Data to Dish | The Ocean That Feeds Us: Trade and blue food house (Green Zone) | This will be a panel discussion on harnessing digital traceability and certification to drive measurable sustainability, equity, and food security outcomes in aquatic food systems. We'll explore the powerful combination of traceability and certification to accelerate market access, sustainable trade and promote ocean stewardship. Supported by Better Food Future in support of the UNGC Ocean Stewardship Coalition, this event aligns with the Aquatic Blue Food Coalition's policy and advocacy initiatives. | UN Global Compact Ocean Stewardship Coalition, Better Food Future, Wholechain | ||
11 | Tuesday 10 June | 17:00-18:00 panel 18:00-20:00 drinks and canapés reception | Towards a Blue Food Future: Accelerating the Transition to Sustainable Fishing for Food Security, Governance and Global Collaboration | https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/msc-un-ocean-conference-2025-side-event-drinks-reception-tickets-1382244012049?aff=oddtdtcreator | Hotel Aston La Scala 12 Av. Félix Faure, 06000 Nice, France | This session will bring together voices from government, industry and civil society to explore the vital role of wild-capture fisheries in building resilient food systems that can feed a growing population, reverse biodiversity loss and reduce emissions. Wild fisheries are essential to nutrition and livelihoods for millions of people, particularly in the Global South. Yet despite their importance, they are often overlooked in global food and climate discussions. Managing them sustainably is uniquely challenging: fish populations cross borders, fleets vary widely, and governance and enforcement are often inconsistent. This event will look at what it takes to manage these shared resources effectively—strengthening international cooperation, investing in science-based management and supporting small-scale fisheries, especially in developing regions. It will also consider the systems, policies and partnerships needed to accelerate progress. Confirmed speakers Dr Syahril A. Rauf, Director of Fish Resources Management, Directorate General of Capture Fisheries, Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, Government of Indonesia Dr María José Espinosa, General Coordinator of Operations and Institutional Strategy, National Aquaculture and Fishing Commission (CONAPESCA), Government of Mexico Miren Garmendia, General Manager, Gipuzkoa Coastal Fisheries Producers Organisation (OPEGUI) and General Secretary of Fishing Guild's Federation of Gipuzkoa Dr Tom Pickerell, Global Ocean Program Director, World Resources Institute Rupert Howes, Chief Executive Officer, Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) | Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), with support from the Governments of Indonesia and Mexico MSC and the World Resources Institute (WRI) will co-host a networking reception immediately following the panel event. | |
12 | Tuesday 10 June | 17:15 - 18:45 | Aligning UNOC, UNFSS, and COP30 for sustainable aquatic blue food systems | https://aquaticbluefood.org/event/un-ocean-conference/ | The Ocean That Feeds Us: Trade and blue food house (Green Zone) | Join us for a discussion on the critical role aquatic blue foods play in advancing the SDGs across major international convenings in 2025, including UNOC, Bonn SB62, UN Food Systems Summit +4, and COP30. Featuring diverse perspectives from small-scale actors, researchers, funders, and policy experts, this panel will explore key opportunities for progress in global dialogues on oceans, food systems, and climate. The discussion will be followed by an Aquatic Blue Food Coalition networking event. | Aquatic Blue Food Coalition | |
13 | Wednesday 11 June | 8:15-9:30 | Small but powerful: harnessing the diversity of small-scale fisheries to solve the sustainability challenges at the food-climate-biodiversity nexus | https://unoc.solvingfcb.org/ | Room 302, Saint-Jean d'Angély Campus | We would like to invite you to the UNOC Green Zone Event: Small but powerful: harnessing the diversity of small-scale fisheries to solve the sustainability challenges at the food-climate-biodiversity nexus. The event will take place on Wednesday, June 11th from 8:15- 9:30 AM, with the breakfast reception beginning at 7:45 AM. The event will be at Campus Saint-Jean d’Angely, a 10-minute bus ride from the Blue Zone. At this event, we will explore the instrumental role of sustainable small-scale fisheries in achieving desirable ocean futures, including food security, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and biodiversity conservation. We will discuss actions that leverage the multi-dimensional values and diversity of small-scale producers to support SDG 14 and beyond, by consolidating knowledge from case studies under the transdisciplinary partnership, “Solving the Sustainability Challenges at the Food-Climate-Biodiversity Nexus” (Solving FCB). Presenters from Solving FCB will highlight actions and outcomes from across five case studies in Canada, China, Costa Rica, the Netherlands and West Africa. This will inform a panel discussion in which we explore the relationship between small-scale fisheries, in diverse geographic contexts, and cross-cutting ocean-climate-biodiversity issues including pollution, Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated fishing, and Nature-Based Solutions. | Solving FCB | |
14 | Wednesday 11 June | 10:00-13:00 | Ocean Action Panel 5 : Fostering sustainable fisheries management including supporting small-scale fishers | https://sdgs.un.org/events/ocean-action-panel-5-fostering-sustainable-fisheries-management-including-supporting-small | Blue Zone | Concept paper: https://sdgs.un.org/sites/default/files/2025-05/25-00809%20%20ATT%20Formatted%20%20OAP5%20Fisheries.pdf | ||
15 | Wednesday 11 June | 10:15-11:45 | Plankton Manifesto | The Ocean That Feeds Us: Trade and blue food house (Green Zone) | UN Global Compact, Tara | |||
16 | Wednesday 11 June | 12:40-13:10 | Effectiveness of Import Control Rules to Combat IUU Fishing | The Ocean That Feeds Us: Trade and blue food house (Green Zone) | Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing poses a significant threat to global fish stocks, marine ecosystems, and the economic well-being of communities dependent on fishing. Import control rules (ICRs) have been established to prevent the entry of illegally sourced fish products into key markets and incentivize legal and regulated fishing. Join us for the launch of the report “Research and Evaluation of Import Control Rules Designed to Reduce Illegal, Unregulated, and Unreported Fishing A review of their effectiveness” which explores how ICRs can influence IUU fishing, the support they need to be effective and any unintended consequences they may have. | Walton Family Foundation, ITAD | ||
17 | Wednesday 11 June | 13:00-15:00 | Advancing Indigenous Stewardship of Fisheries for Sustainable Oceans Community-Led Solutions | CCI Nice Côte d'Azur - Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie (Chamber of Commerce and Industry), Nice, France | Indigenous peoples have stewarded marine ecosystems for millennia, blending traditional knowledge and sustainable practices to ensure the health of aquatic food systems. Despite their critical role, many Indigenous communities remain excluded from fisheries governance, face disproportionate impacts from industrial overfishing, and struggle with limited access to finance and decision-making platforms. This side event aligns with Ocean Action Panel 5 of the 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), which focuses on fostering sustainable fisheries management and supporting small-scale fishers Ocean Action Panel 5. It draws on successful Indigenous-led governance models and partnerships in Canada, Costa Rica*, the Solomon Islands*, and contributions from WorldFish, OceanWise, and the UN Global Compact. | Canada, Ocean Wise, Ocean Stewardship Coalition, Green Works, WorldFish | ||
18 | Wednesday 11 June | 13:20-14:15 | Partnering for a Blue Future: Insights from the UK’s COAST Programme | The Ocean That Feeds Us: Trade and blue food house (Green Zone) | The UK’s COAST programme aims to enhance the climate resilience, livelihoods, and prosperity of coastal communities, while safeguarding marine biodiversity and promoting sustainable management of coastal resources. The event, led by the UK Special Representative for Nature, Ruth Davis, will explore key lessons from COAST on how nature-based solutions, climate adaptation, and access to blue finance can be accelerated through inclusive, cross-sectoral partnerships, locally led innovation and South-South collaboration. The session will draw on the experiences of WorldFish, DAI, WEF, policy-makers, the private sector and civil society. | WorldFish | ||
19 | Wednesday 11 June | 14:00-15:00 | Global Fisheries Podcast: The Catch | Location TBD | Foreign Policy Magazine, Walton Family Foundation | |||
20 | Wednesday 11 June | 14:15-15:15 | The Seaweed Revolution | The Ocean That Feeds Us: Trade and blue food house (Green Zone) | This session features Vincent Doumeizel, author of The Seaweed Revolution and Senior Advisor on Oceans to the UN Global Compact, presenting key insights from his book. It explores the transformative potential of seaweed in building sustainable food systems, reducing environmental impacts, and supporting coastal livelihoods. The discussion highlights seaweed’s role as a nature-based solution within the broader transition to resilient and sustainable ocean economies. | UN Global Compact | ||
21 | Wednesday 11 June | 17:30-18:45 | Advancing blue foods for sustainability, food security, and livelihoods | RSVP: https://forms.gle/phRsQf73o8KqdCzeA | Blue Zone Room 3 | Since the last UN Ocean Conference, champions from government, finance institutions, cooperatives, academia, and civil society have accelerated action on aquatic blue foods for nutritious, equitable, sustainable, and climate-resilient food systems. These actions have supported 9 of the 17 SDGs, including SDG14. Co-chaired by Iceland and Brazil, this side event highlights progress and new commitments, showcasing leadership by government representatives from Iceland, Madagascar, Indonesia, and other champions. It spotlights research and advocacy efforts to advance sustainable blue foods in the context of climate change. The session will also officially launch an inaugural financial investment by the Aquatic Blue Food Coalition to support the integration of aquatic foods into national priorities. | Government of Iceland; Peter Thomson, UNSG’s Special Envoy for the Ocean; European Union; Government of Japan; Government of Madagascar; Government of Ghana, Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Government of Canada; Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, Federal Government of Germany; Government of Norway; Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, Government of Indonesia; Department of Agriculture, Government of the Philippines; Aquatic Blue Food Coalition; School Meals Coalition; Global Action Network Food from the Oceans and Inland Waters for Food Security and Nutrition; Environmental Defense Fund; Stanford Center for Ocean Solutions; Oceana; African Union Development Agency); CARE; WorldFish; Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; Global Seaweed Coalition; European Bureau for Conservation and Development; UN Climate Change High-Level Champions; Marrakech Partnership for Global Climate Action – Ocean Breakthrough; African Women Fish Processors and Traders Network (Awfishnet Nigeria Chapter); Sophia University Island Sustainability Institute; Institut de Recherche pour le Développement; Marine Stewardship Council; Monterey Bay Aquarium; World Resource Institute; Rare; Meridian Institute; Walton Family Foundation; Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation; Foundation Erol; Builders Vision; World Economic Forum | |
22 | Wednesday 11 June | 18:00-20:00 | Leveraging Aquatic Food Systems to Restore Oceans – Good for people, good for planet | CCI Nice Côte d'Azur - Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie (Chamber of Commerce and Industry), Nice, France | This high-level and interactive side event will convene political leaders, researchers, industry innovators, and coastal communities to showcase science-based solutions that integrate sustainable aquatic food production, biodiversity conservation, and climate resilience. The event will feature a high-level political opening, a dynamic panel discussion, and an action-oriented commitment session, engaging stakeholders in real-time dialogue on policies, investments, and innovations. | Canada, France, CGIAR, WorldFish | ||
23 | Wednesday 11 June | 19:00 | Soirée Plankton: Bringing the invisible majority to the Ocean Conference | Contact doumeizel@unglobalcompact.org to request to join | Villefranche-sur-Mer Marine Station | At the base of every marine ecosystem, with a key role in carbon storage and for the habitability of our planet, accounting for the vast majority of marine biomass, plankton is nonetheless the great absentee from major ocean summits. With over 20 years of work alongside laboratories exploring the role of plankton in the Ocean, the Tara Ocean Foundation, with French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS), Sorbonne University, United Nations Global Compact and Center for Mathematical Modeling (CMM) is proposing to bring plankton to UNOC, making visible this mesmerizing part of the Ocean, and exploring why it needs to contribute to efforts to conserve, monitor and manage the Ocean. | Tara Ocean Foundation, with French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS), Sorbonne University, United Nations Global Compact and Center for Mathematical Modeling (CMM) | |
24 | Thursday 12 June | 10:00-11:15 | Comprehensive Management Regimes: A Holistic Approach to Thriving Fisheries and Oceans | https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=GePshqIuB0uY52oM31MYKY7fFhrvYbtKjJzA0XjpettURUwwMzlZSlJLNllTV1ZTTlpGUkdQQlhHRi4u | CCI Nice Côte d'Azur - Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie (Chamber of Commerce and Industry), Nice, France | When science, policy, and industry come together, effective and comprehensive management regimes emerge as powerful tools to sustain fish populations, restore marine ecosystems, support livelihoods and achieve sustainable food systems that work for both people and the planet. This side event will showcase real-world case studies from Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America, demonstrating how integrated and holistic, ecosystem-based fisheries management is being implemented successfully. Aiming to foster multilateral collaboration, panellists, including ministers, scientists, and private sector actors, will highlight how they are integrating scientific assessments and innovation, socio-economics, and adaptive management in fisheries to effectively advance SDG 14. | EBCD, Government of Japan, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Fisheries Agency; Government of Norway, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries, Department for Fisheries; Government of Canada, Department of Fisheries and Oceans; Government of Iceland, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Department of Ocean Affairs and Fisheries; Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity; Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS); International Coalition of Fisheries Associations; Europêche; Comité National des Pêches Maritimes et des Elevages Marins; Consejo Mexicano de Promoción de los Productos Pesqueros y Acuícolas; Satlink; Alianza Latinoamericana para la Pesca Sustentable y Seguridad Alimentaria | |
25 | Thursday 12 June | 10:00-11:30 | All Things Data: Advancing the Small-Scale Fisheries Guidelines through Fisher-Led, Inclusive, and Scalable Data Systems | https://lu.ma/finrtsce | Startup Reef Pavilion (Green Zone) | With growing momentum around the FAO SSF Guidelines and the global push for 30x30 and blue economy investments, there is an urgent need to foster synergy and coordination in the SSF data space—avoiding duplication, supporting fisher communities, and unlocking data that drives sustainability and equity. This interactive session at UNOC will bring together leading organisations and fisher representatives to explore how we move toward interoperable, fisher-led data systems that centre equity, legitimacy, and impact. | Organized by ABALOBI, WWF, Rare, Ocean Hub Africa, WCS, Low Impact Fishers of Europe (LIFE), Blue Ventures, CI, Fauna & Flora, IUCN CEESP People and the Ocean Specialist Group, Wholechain, RISE UP, Ocean Wise, Stanford Center for Ocean Solutions Supported by WorldFish, EDF, COBI (Pescadata), Aquatic Blue Food Coalition, PAVE, SWIOTUNA, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Smartfish, Ocean Rock Base, Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance (ORRAA), Pan African Vision for the Environment | |
26 | Thursday 12 June | 10:30-11:45 | Driving a Regenerative Ocean Economy: Aligning Business, Policy, and Finance for Impact | Blue Zone Room 4 | World Economic Forum, UK Government, Ørsted A/S, Standard Chartered Bank, Lloyd’s Register Foundation, United Nations Environment Programme, United Nations Global Compact, CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean, International Union for Conservation of Nature, International Coalition for Sustainable Infrastructure, Oceano Azul Foundation, Nature-Positive Initiative, Society of Entrepreneurs and Ecology (SEE) Foundation | |||
27 | Thursday 12 June | 12:15-13:30 | Accelerating Action to meet Africa's Sustainable Blue Economy Aspirations | https://www.nepad.org/event/un-oceans-conference-2025-accelerating-action-meet-africas-sustainable-blue-economy | Blue Zone Room 5 | The offical side event of the AU will provide a platform to discuss how stakeholders from multiple sectors can contribute to harnessing Africa’s aquatic potential and building momentum towards Africa’s blue economy agenda, while placing its people and environment at the heart of blue economy policies, projects and value chains | African Union Commission (AUC), African Union Development Agency (AUDA_NEPAD), Southern African Development Community (SADC), Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Inter-African Bureau on Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) | |
28 | Thursday 12 June | 1:30-2:30 | Blue Food Futures Program partner lunch meeting | https://bluefood.earth/ | The Ocean That Feeds Us: Trade and blue food house (Green Zone) - large meeting room | Join a lunch meeting at the Trade and Blue Food House to learn about the Blue Food Futures Program. We will share plans for three new scientific working groups, priority events, a fellowship program for early career scholars, and more. For more information, contact jnaggea@stanford.edu. | Blue Food Futures Program | |
29 | Friday 13 June | 8:45-10:00 | Creating a UN Task Force on Seaweed: Raising the Level of Ambition for a Sustainable Blue Economy | Blue Zone Room 4 | Indonesia Global Compact Network (IGCN); Republic of France, Republic of Madagascar, FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, UNCTAD - UN Trade & Development, UNIDO – United Nations Industrial Development Organization, UNEP – UN Environment Programme, Global Seaweed Coalition, UNGC – United Nations Global Compact, IGCN - Indonesia Global Compact Network, CNRS – French National Research Center, CEVA - Center for the Study and Valorization of Seaweed, National History Museum, SAMS – Scottish Association for Marine Science, International Seaweed Association, Aquatic Blue Food Coalition, World Bank, African Union Development Agency, NJDyer Global Advisory | |||
30 | Friday 13 June | 9:00-12:00 | Ocean Action Panel 9 : Promoting the role of sustainable food from the ocean for poverty eradication and food security | Blue Zone | Concept paper: https://sdgs.un.org/sites/default/files/2025-05/25-00824%20ATT%20Formatted%20OAP9%20Food%20SecurityREV.pdf | |||
31 | Friday 13 June | 10:15-11:15 | The Women Ocean Guardians’ Call to Action: Centering women frontliners to balance coastal production and protection | The Ocean That Feeds Us: Trade and blue food house (Green Zone) | In this unique event, frontline Women Ocean Guardians will present their Call to Action, and high level officials from governments, multilaterals, and philanthropies will highlight their support for Guardians’ Voluntary Commitment. Join us to hear frontline women share the challenges they face in balancing coastal protection and production and specifically how you and your organization can help. | Wildlife Conservation Society, Govt of Costa Rica, Global Environment Facility, Movilizatorio, Conservation International | ||
32 | Friday 13 June | 10:30-11:45 | Accelerating sustainability: Transforming Mediterranean and Black Sea fisheries and aquaculture | https://www.fao.org/gfcm/meetings/unoc/gfcm-side-event | Blue Zone Room 4 | This event will explore the Mediterranean and the Black Sea as models for cooperation towards sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, addressing the challenges posed by rising blue food demand and climate change. With a look toward the future, it will kickstart preparations for the renewal of relevant political declarations.It will also provide the opportunity to officially announce the GFCM Voluntary Ocean Commitment. In mobilizing key stakeholders, it will serve as a catalyst for countries and partners to also present their related commitments. Confirmed speakers: H.E. Agnès Pannier-Runacher, Minister for Ecological Transition, Biodiversity, Forestry, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, France Miguel Bernal, Executive Secretary, GFCM H.E. Cōstas Kadīs, Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, European Commission Zakia Driouich, Secretary of State for Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forests, Morocco H.E. Anila Denaj, Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development, Albania H.E. Aladdin Farouk Zaki, Minister for Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Egypt Ebubekir Gizligider, Deputy Minister for Agriculture and Forestry, Türkiye Patrizio Giacomo La Pietra, Undersecretary of State, Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry, Italy Vladimir Jares, Director, Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea, United Nations Ronan Long, Director, Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute, World Maritime University Roland Kristo, Chairperson, GFCM | FAO-GFCM, Government of France, Government of Morocco, European Union, World Maritime University | |
33 | Friday 13 June | 13:15-14:45 | Strengthening coastal stewardship: from tools to action | The Ocean That Feeds Us: Trade and blue food house (Green Zone) | This interactive session will bring together leading voices from small-scale fisheries, conservation, finance, social protection, and community networks to explore how we can unlock more effective and equitable approaches to managing, conserving and restoring coastal ecosystems and resources. We will focus on practical tools that can enable and incentivise coastal stewardship, supporting fairer and faster implementation of SDG14. These include the process of securing tenure rights—as outlined in the Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries—as well as social protection, subsidies, and innovative market solutions. | IIED, Ministry of Blue Economy and Fisheries (Zanzibar), The World Bank, WorldFish, Rare, Comunidad y Biodiversidad, Mwambao | ||
34 | Friday 13 June | 14:00-15:15 | Species of the Ocean Twilight Zone | Blue Zone Room 5 | The species of the Ocean Twilight Zone (OTZ) play a critical role in regulating our climate and supporting healthy ecosystems. Ensuring that these species continue to thrive is essential to addressing interconnected impacts of the triple planetary crisis: climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss. This event, will showcase the dazzling biodiversity of the OTZ and its role in carbon sequestration, and highlight threats from marine pollution and the desire to develop new sources of fishmeal and fish oil. With high-level participation from Heads of States and the UN Special Envoy for the Ocean, we will present a commitment to the conservation of the OTZ that addresses the global challenges facing our ocean. | Costa Rica, Panama, Ocean Conservancy, EDF and Monterey Bay Aquarium | ||
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