UN Ocean Decade

?? #UNOC3: The 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference (9-13 June 2025, Nice, France) is accepting applications for side events! Side events can be organized either in-person or virtually, by Member States, the UN system, intergovernmental organizations and accredited non-governmental stakeholders. The side events will be an opportunity for all participants to share knowledge and solutions to accelerate implementation of #SDG14, identify new and emerging issues, exchange national and local experiences and practices, and showcase voluntary commitments for the Voluntary Ocean Commitments. Deadlines for applications depend on whether your event will be on-site, off-site, or online, and range from 14 March to 21 April 2025. ?? Find all the info you need to apply here: https://lnkd.in/dqy3ySpE

Over half the planet lies in the ocean's depths, a vast and mysterious world unlike anything on land—and which remains largely unknown. Because we cannot protect what we do not know, as part of the #OceanDecade, scientists across the world are accelerating the discovery and understanding of our planet's final frontier, the deep sea: ?? Seabed 2030 is on a mission to deliver a complete map of the ocean floor by 2030. Over 70 partnerships have already driven significant progress: 26.1% of the ocean floor is now mapped, compared to just 6% in 2017, when Seabed 2030 was launched. ?? Since its launch in 2023, Ocean Census, the largest global mission to uncover ocean life, has already discovered over 800 new marine species, significantly advancing our understanding of ocean biodiversity. ?? The LIFEDEEPER project, led by INSTITUT FRANCAIS DE RECHERCHE POUR L'EXPLOITATION DE LA MER - IFREMER with Université de Bretagne Occidentale and partners, reveals life in some of the ocean's most extreme environments, enhancing our understanding deep-sea ecosystems and their vulnerability to mineral exploitation—and ensures that this knowledge informs vital discussions about deep-sea protection. ?? Read more in the new story of our "Ocean science in action" series, which highlights achievements and success stories from our network of endorsed Decade Actions at the mid-way point of the #OceanDecade: https://lnkd.in/e-jTFE4j #OceanScience

??The February edition of our newsletter is out – head to your inboxes to give it a read! Here’s what’s inside: ? Key takeaways from the First Ocean Decade International Coastal Cities Conference ? The debut of Ocean Science in Action – our brand-new series spotlighting achievements and success stories from our network of endorsed Decade Actions ? GenOcean, our new Ocean Decade campaign, featuring inspiring stories of people and organizations driving youth engagement and citizen science ? The latest scoop on endorsed Decade Actions ? Job openings and can’t-miss events from our partners And much more! Read now ?? https://lnkd.in/efRtAH4E Stay on top of our updates: subscribe ?? https://ow.ly/fwYj50TmH7m

Women around the world continue to break barriers in sciences, contributing to marine research and fisheries management. Through the EAF-Nansen Programme, an #OceanDecade Action led by the FAO, female scientists across Eastern Africa and the Bay of Bengal play a key role in generating scientific knowledge on marine resources and ecosystems while receiving training and capacity-building opportunities that help them grow within the scientific community. Meet four of these inspiring scientists here: https://ow.ly/6m8e50Vggze

Join us at the International Ocean Data Conference! Dive into #IODC3 Day 1 with our first Daily Summary with insights, discussions & expert takes all in one place! Don’t miss out, follow the conversation & share your thoughts! ?? https://lnkd.in/dXv76RFZ

Coordinators and members of ECOP UK joined Ocean Decade UK's first stakeholder event at The Royal Society in London, UK, yesterday. This one-day ocean science and policy dialogue event was organised with support from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and The Royal Society. The aim was to: ?? showcase UK projects and initiatives related to the UN Ocean Decade ?? highlight where UK engagement in the Decade supports and informs domestic and international policy ??discuss new policy directions and science priorities to seek broad agreement on the UK focus for the rest of the Decade ??? The workshop format served as an opportunity to promote collaboration, networking and opportunities for co-design of future initiatives and development of the Ocean Decade's legacy for the UK. ?? The evening reception included inspiring talks about engaging the public in ocean initiatives, along with an exhibition of National Oceanography Centre’s Discovery Collection. ?? It was a welcome chance to gather in person, take stock of the current “seascape”, and discuss the priorities for the next five years of the Decade at this critical midway milestone. We look forward to sharing further outcomes of the dialogue very soon. For more information on Ocean Decade UK visit: www.uk-ndc.org

Congratulations to Aphiwe Moshani and Liliana Sierra Castillo!??? With support from the BlueFood Futures Programme, an initiative endorsed by the #OceanDecade, these two early-career fellows will contribute to advancing research aligned with Decade Challenge 3 on blue food solutions and nutrition security, climate resilience, and social equity.???

Join UNESCO Ocean and the #OceanDecade at the World #OceanSummit & Expo on 12-13 March in Tokyo, Japan! We will be on-site to connect with ocean experts from across the globe and to participate in several events: ?? How to unlock greater investment in ocean science and infrastructure. ??? March 12 ?? 10.45-12.15 JST ?? How to foster transparent and accountable ocean practices through ocean literacy. ??? March 12 ?? 16.00-17.00 JST ?? “The Long Road to Zero Pollution in the Ocean" to explore solutions to the growing threat of marine chemical pollution. ??? March 13 | ? 12:25 - 12:50 JST ?? "Ocean Acidification and Biodiversity Loss: Turning Knowledge into Action.” ??? March 13 | ? 16:10 - 16:50 JST ?? UNESCO Ocean will also host a booth to showcase key initiatives and resources from the Ocean Literacy Project Office. Come by to watch inspiring videos, engage with informative resources, and connect with our team and the wider #OceanLiteracy community. Open throughout the Summit, it will be located in space number 3 on the floor plan, near the welcome board at the entrance of the Banquet Lobby, close to the Nippon Foundation stand (No. 2) and the refreshments area. ?? More info and programme: https://ow.ly/X7Vz50VeUbI

?? Citizen science, also called community or participatory science, is a way for everyone, everywhere to help protect and learn more about the ocean. ?? Whether you’re spotting whales on a beach walk, tracking jellyfish blooms in your local bay or reporting plastic pollution along the shoreline, your observations can contribute to scientific research. ?? Want to join a project but don’t know where to start? Visit the #GenOcean webpage on our website to find an opportunity you align with. No special expertise is needed—just a love for the ocean and a curiosity to explore: oceandecade.org/genocean ?? Know someone leading a citizen science project? Share this post with them and others on a mission to be the change the ocean needs! ? #GenOcean #OceanDecade #CitizenScience #ParticipatoryScience #CommunityScience #OceanChallenges

?? ANNOUNCEMENT: Over 800 newly discovered marine species! The Ocean Census Alliance is pleased to share that our global mission to accelerate marine species discovery has now identified 866 new species - a major milestone in expanding our understanding of ocean biodiversity. Since launching in April 2023, the Ocean Census, an initiative of #TheNipponFoundation and Nekton, has been working with a global network of scientists, institutions, and research partners to close the vast knowledge gap in marine life. This discovery marks significant progress in our efforts to transform species identification at speed and scale. Key achievements to date: ? 866 newly discovered marine species ? 800+ scientists from 400+ institutions collaborating globally ? 10 expeditions & 8 Species Discovery Workshops completed ? 19 Species Discovery Awards granted to taxonomists worldwide ? New species spanning multiple taxonomic groups, including sharks, sea butterflies, mud dragons, bamboo corals, squat lobsters, and more... ?? Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/e2c_cYg7 #EveryDiscoveryCounts #TheNipponFoundation UN Ocean Decade Nekton