On the Road to UNOC-3

The EBCD in partnership with the European Economic and Social Committee are co-organising a high-level event to explore how the upcoming European Oceans Pact can advance global ocean sustainability at the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC-3). 

With UNOC-3 set to convene in Nice in June 2025 under the theme “Accelerating Action and Mobilising All Actors to Conserve and Sustainably Use the Ocean,” this event will provide a timely platform to address sustainable use of our ocean. The discussion will focus on the EU’s commitments to SDG 14 (Life Below Water), its leadership via the upcoming European Ocean Pact, promotion of blue foods, as well as synergies, trade-offs and opportunities between various blue economy sectors. 

As the EU finalises its European Ocean Pact, this event will bring together policy-makers, experts, and blue economy stakeholders to discuss how the Pact can enhance the EU’s contributions to UNOC-3. Special attention will be given to strengthening regional and sub-regional cooperation, advancing sustainable ocean-based blue economies, and promoting the role of sustainable food from the ocean for food security, nutrition and to achieve SDGs. The discussion will contribute to shaping the EU’s engagement at UNOC-3 and ensuring that the European Ocean Pact serves as a strategic tool for advancing ocean sustainability.

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