2025 United Nations Ocean Conference
| 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference | |
|---|---|
 Logo of the UN Ocean Conferences | |
| Begins | 9 June 2025 |
| Ends | 13 June 2025 |
| Location(s) | Nice, France |
| Inaugurated | 2017 |
| Previous event | 2022[1] |
| Next event | 2028[2] |
| Website | www.un.org |
The 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference (officially the 2025 United Nations Conference to Support the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14; abbreviated UNOC3) was a United Nations conference held in Nice, France from 9–13 June 2025 which sought to mobilize action for the conservation and sustainable use of the oceans, seas and marine resources.[3] The conference was the third of its kind, following the 2017 conference in New York City and a second in Lisbon. It was jointly organized by France and Costa Rica.[4]
Background
[edit]The goal of the UN Ocean Conferences is to support the implementation of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 14.[3] The 2025 conference was the third, following one in New York (2017) and another in Lisbon (2022). The next conference is planned to take place in 2028 in South Korea.[5][6]
Participation
[edit]The conference was attended by government representatives, as well as intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, financial and educational institutions, scientists, and Indigenous representatives.[7]
Outcomes
[edit]At the conference, the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu reached an agreement on the creation of the Melanesian Ocean Reserve, which will safeguard the two countries' national waters, as well as those of Papua New Guinea and the exclusive economic zone of New Caledonia, for a total of more than 6,000,000 square kilometres (2,300,000 sq mi). It will be the world's first multinational Indigenous-led marine reserve.[8][9] French Polynesia also announced the creation of a 4,800,000 square kilometres (1,900,000 sq mi) marine protected area.[10] Spain has announced its intention to create five new protected areas.[11]
The High Seas Treaty was a major focus. During the summit, the treaty was ratified by 19 nations, bringing the total number of ratifications to 51. The treaty needs to be ratified by 60 nations to enter into force.[12][13]
The European Commission pledged €1 billion (US $1,162,858,000) to marine conservation. Germany launched a program to remove underwater munitions from its seas, and New Zealand committed $52 million to ocean governance.[14]
The 37-country Coalition for a Quiet Ocean was launched during the conference. Led by Panama and Canada, the mission of the coalition is to reduce harmful noise pollution in the ocean. Noise pollution can interfere with animals' ability to navigate, communicate, and find food, threatening marine biodiversity.[15][16][17]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "2022 UN Ocean Conference". United Nations. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
- ^ "Korea aims to enhance maritime leadership at 2028 UN Ocean Conference". The Korea Herald. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
- ^ a b "UN 2025 Ocean Conference". United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
- ^ "Third UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3)". Permanent Mission of France to the United Nations in New York. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
- ^ Park Jae-hyuk. "Minister vows to host 2028 UN Ocean Conference in Korea". The Korea Times. Retrieved July 19, 2025.
- ^ "Korea aims to enhance maritime leadership at 2028 UN Ocean Conference". The Korea Herald. Retrieved July 20, 2025.
- ^ "UN 2025 Ocean Conference". United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs. Retrieved July 19, 2025.
- ^ "Melanesian Leaders Announce World's Largest Indigenous-Led Marine Reserve". Solomon Islands Government. Retrieved July 19, 2025.
- ^ Paige Bennett. "Pacific Island Nations Announce Plans for Indigenous-Led Melanesian Ocean Reserve, a World First". EcoWatch.
- ^ Paige Bennett. "French Polynesia Announces World's Largest Marine Protected Area at UN Ocean Conference". EcoWatch. Retrieved July 19, 2025.
- ^ Fabrice Robinet. "UN ocean summit in Nice closes with wave of commitments". United Nations News. Retrieved July 19, 2025.
- ^ Fabrice Robinet. "UN ocean summit in Nice closes with wave of commitments". United Nations News. Retrieved July 19, 2025.
- ^ Tom Pickerell; Amy Swift. "The High Seas Treaty: A 20-Year Journey to Transform Ocean Governance". Retrieved July 19, 2025.
- ^ Fabrice Robinet. "UN ocean summit in Nice closes with wave of commitments". United Nations News. Retrieved July 19, 2025.
- ^ "Global leaders launch High Ambition Coalition for a Quiet Ocean at UN Ocean Conference in Nice". International Fund for Animal Welware. Retrieved July 19, 2025.
- ^ Cristen Hemingway Jaynes. "37 Countries Commit to Tackling 'Invisible Yet Powerful Threat' of Ocean Noise Pollution". EcoWatch. Retrieved July 19, 2025.
- ^ "For a Quiet Ocean". High Ambition Coalition for a Quiet Ocean. Retrieved July 19, 2025.