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SUMMARY:2025 United Nations Ocean Conference | Open Call for Side Events 
DESCRIPTION:2025 United Nations Ocean Conference  \nOpen Call for Side Events  \nThe high-level 2025 United Nations Conference to Support the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans\, seas and marine resources for sustainable development (the 2025 UN Ocean Conference) will be held in Nice\, France\, from 9 – 13 June 2025\, co-hosted by France and Costa Rica. \nMember States\, Intergovernmental Organizations (IGOs)\, UN Entities and other accredited non-governmental stakeholders are hereby invited to submit their proposals for side events to be held in connection with the UNOC3 Conference\, either in-person or virtually. \nSide events will be an opportunity for all participants to share knowledge and solutions to accelerate implementation of SDG 14\, identify new and emerging issues\, exchange national and local experiences and practices\, and showcase voluntary commitments for the Voluntary Ocean Commitments database. \nThe call for UNOC3 side events is now open!   \n\nTo apply for an in-person side event inside the Conference Venue (Blue Zone): https://bit.ly/UNOC3BlueZoneSideEventForm. Deadline: 14 March 2025.\n\n\nTo apply for an off-site side event at alternative locations in Nice: https://bit.ly/UNOC3OffSiteSideEventForm. Deadline: 21 April 2025.\n\n\nTo apply for a virtual side event: https://bit.ly/UNOC3VirtualSideEventForm. Deadline: 21 April 2025.\n\nImportant!  \n\nBefore applying\, please carefully read the Guidelines and check questionnaire sample HERE.\n\n\nSide events should be closely related to the main theme of the 2025 UN Ocean Conference: “Accelerating action and mobilizing all actors to conserve and sustainably use the ocean”. They should address innovative ways and means to support the implementation of SDG 14.\n\n\nPriority for side events within the Conference Venue (Blue Zone) will be given to those organized by Member States and those organized in partnership by several networks/organizations. Due to the limited space available in the Conference Venue (Blue Zone)\, all interested parties are strongly encouraged to collaborate with other accredited entities in the organization of side events.\n\n\nThe Conference Secretariat will review submissions and only notify those organizers whose events have been approved.\n\nFor questions regarding side events\, please contact unoc2025@un.org indicating [Side Events] in the subject. \nFor more information about the 2025 UN Ocean Conference\, check here: https://sdgs.un.org/conferences/ocean2025 \nSign up here to receive regular updates and information about the 2025 UN Ocean Conference
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/2025-united-nations-ocean-conference-open-call-for-side-events/
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SUMMARY:5th UN OCEAN FORUM
DESCRIPTION:View this email in your browser \n \nBe part of this crucial global dialogue! \n5th UN OCEAN FORUM \n3–5 March 2025. Room XIX\, Palais des Nations\, Geneva \n\nJoin us at the 5th UN Ocean Forum\, a global event uniting government\, trade and environment experts\, as well as industries\, civil society to shape the future of our ocean economy. \nThe Ocean Economy: A Fast-Growing Sector at Risk \nThe ocean economy has expanded 2.5 times since 1995\, outpacing the global economy’s 1.9 times growth. However\, its rapid development\, including the expansion of ocean-based trade\, presents critical governance gaps that must be addressed to ensure sustainability\, climate resilience\, and the protection of marine biodiversity and livelihoods. \nAt the 5th UN Ocean Forum\, key stakeholders will convene to discuss and propose concrete trade-related measures and calls for action to secure the future of our oceans. \nKey Outcomes: \nA set of coherent policy recommendations and actions on trade-related aspects of SDG 14 (Life below water). \nDirect input into discussions at the UN Ocean Conference (Nice\, June 2025). \nContribution to the UNCTAD 16th Ministerial Conference (October 2025). \nSpecial Feature: \nMarine-based Products and Services (MAPS) Expo \nRunning alongside the Forum\, the MAPS Expo will showcase 14 exhibitors from international organizations to private manufacturers of sustainable marine-based products and services. \nThe third floor of the Palais des Nations will be transformed into a vibrant “Ocean Economy” hub. \nCo-Organizers and Partners: \nThe Forum is co-organized by UNCTAD in partnership with UNDESA\, FAO\, UNEP\, DOALOS\, the Commonwealth Secretariat\, OACPS\, and the International Oceans Institute (IOI). \nIt is co-sponsored by France\, Costa Rica\, Portugal\, and the United Kingdom (FCDO). \n\nMark your calendar and register here to attend in person. \nFor more information\, visit webpage. \n\nCopyright © 2025 United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD)\, All rights reserved.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/5th-un-ocean-forum/
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