United Nations Ocean Conference
Nice, France - 9 to 13 June 2025
Co-hosted by the Governments of France and Costa Rica. 

The theme of the Conference is “Accelerating action and mobilizing all actors to conserve and sustainably use the ocean”.

The Conference aims to drive urgent action to conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development. This page shares the events GOAP and the Secretariat are involved with, plus resources and contacts.

Events at UNOC3 with GOAP

#OceanAccountsDay June 10

In a world that has recognised oceans are essential to economic stability, food security, climate resilience, and cultural identity, it is time to fully account for its value.

Costa Rica will announce the Pledge to Develop Ocean Accounts by 2030 on the main stage at UNOC 3 and will feature two high-level opportunities for governments and institutions to engage.

🗓️ UNOC Side Event (Blue Zone) | 10 June 2025 | 8:45–10 a.m

Delivering on the 2030 Sustainable Ocean Economy:
Pledge to Develop Ocean Accounts by 2030
Lead organiser: Portugal.
Co organisers: Costa Rica, Indonesia, Maldives, Norway, United Kingdom, OECD, World Bank and Global Ocean Accounts Partnership (GOAP).

This event will showcase visions and leadership, practical applications of OA, and official Pledge signings.

This is not just another panel—it is a call to action and a gateway into this global movement to build international alliances.

Learn more & sign the Pledge

🗓️ Costa Rica Pavilion (Green Zone) | 10 June 2025 | Afternoon

Ocean Accounts Pledge Workshop
Interactive workshop including policy-oriented training, Costa Rica’s roadmap, and live opportunities to sign the Pledge.

This three-hour open-access workshop will provide tailored training for policy audiences and explore real-world demand and use cases—economic dependency, social equity, and marine protected areas (MPAs).

It will also hold space for signing the Pledge, to allow countries to showcase this commitment with the broader community, and capture further support for implementation. 

GOAP secretariat staff at UNOC

Eliza Northrop
Eliza Northrop
GOAP Secretariat Director
The Global Ocean Accounts Partnership (GOAP)
UNSW Centre for Sustainable Development Reform
International environmental lawyer specialising in ocean-climate solutions for zero-carbon transitions, sustainable ocean planning, natural resources governance. and policy and indigenous rights.
Dr. Phil James
Dr. Phil James
GOAP Secretariat Director
The Global Ocean Accounts Partnership (GOAP)
UNSW Centre for Sustainable Development Reform
Environmental economist with >15 yrs experience in policy and economics in 25 countries. Phil focuses on economic & social science aspects of ocean accounts, biodiversity & the blue economy.
Marianne Feoli
Marianne Feoli
Research Associate
UNSW Centre for Sustainable Development Reform
Building synergy and knowledge for ocean accounts in Latin America and the Caribbean. Focusing on sustainable transformation strategies, community empowerment, biodiversity credits and management.
Liz Holloway
Elizabeth Holloway
Research Associate
UNSW Centre for Sustainable Development Reform
Focusing on implementation and development policy and governance aligned with a sustainable ocean economy. Background in marine science and multi-sectoral partnerships.

Resources

Ocean Accounts
As ocean health declines countries need better information systems to manage ocean use, protect biodiversity, and address climate impacts.
The Global Ocean Accounts PartnershipGOAP Secretariat

What are Ocean Accounts?

The Pledge to Advance Ocean Accounts by 2030
Led by Costa Rica, the Pledge is open to countries and organisations that want to work together to strengthen the role of ocean accounting in governance.
The Global Ocean Accounts PartnershipGOAP Secretariat

Intro to the Pledge and how to sign

Joint Declaration: Pledge to advance Ocean Accounts by 2030
Signatories to the Pledge to advance Ocean Accounts by 2030
The Global Ocean Accounts PartnershipGOAP Secretariat

Signatories to the Pledge