The 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference
9-13 June 2025
Nice, France
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
A day of #OceanAccounts 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.
- UNOC Side Event (Blue Zone) | Delivering on the 2030 Sustainable Ocean Economy: Pledge to Develop Ocean Accounts by 2030 (ID: 27)
10 June 2025 | 8:45–10:00 | Room 2, Blue Zone
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 leadership in ocean accounting from around the world to reveal lessons, drivers, and aspirations shaping future action globally. A high-level panel will demonstrate how ocean accounts are being translated into policy through roadmaps, standards, and data systems.
There will also be time for countries and organisations to officially sign the Pledge to Advance by 2030 - an initiative led by Costa Rica as UNOC Co-Chair.
This is not just another panel—it is a call to action and a gateway into this global movement to build international alliances.
Countries and organizations wishing to join the pledge during this event must contact the GOAP Secretariat before the event.
- Costa Rica Pavilion (Green Zone) | Workshop on Accounting for Our Ocean: Tools, Stories, and Commitments
10 June 2025 | 14:00 - 17:00 | Costa Rica Pavilion, Green Zone
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. Countries and organizations wishing to join the pledge during this event must contact the GOAP Secretariat before the event.
News
Costa Rica announced the Pledge to Develop Ocean Accounts by 2030 on the main stage at UNOC 3, with two high-level opportunities for governments and institutions to engage.
Ocean Accounts in the News
GOAP Secretariat
Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS)
FAICO Amigos Isla del Coco
Victor Caro Castro
BCIE Honduras
GOAP secretariat staff at UNOC
UNSW Centre for Sustainable Development Reform
UNSW Centre for Sustainable Development Reform
Resources
GOAP Secretariat
Released June 9
GOAP Secretariat
Signatories to the Pledge
GOAP Secretariat
What are Ocean Accounts?
GOAP Secretariat
Intro to the Pledge and how to sign
Documents for download
UNOC events by GOAP Members and partners
Blue Economy and Finance Forum (Monaco) June 7-8 - Costa Rica’s Ocean Accounts by 2030 Initiative
Costa Rica’s Ocean Accounts by 2030 Initiative see program
June 7 11:35 – 11:45am
Ambassador Gina Guillen, Costa Rica’s presidential special envoy for the ocean, will give some background on the featured initiative: Costa Rica is pioneering the world’s first integrated ocean account, combining environmental, economic, and social data to transform marine governance. By the end of 2025, it aims to publish its ocean accounts roadmap, complete pilot accounts, and expand global support through the 2030 Pledge.
Dr. Phil James, Global Ocean Accounts Partnership, will then provide insight on the operational considerations behind the implementation of this initiative, and on the findings of the GOAP’s publication “No hidden catch - Mainstreaming values of small-scale fisheries in national accounts"
Towards 100% Sustainable Coastal Management for a Resilient Blue Economy - Insights from a joint India - Norway Project on Marine Spatial Planning
8 June 09:00 - 10:30 | S/S Statsraad Lehmkuhl, Quai Port Hercule, Monaco
Lead organisers: Government of Norway and India
This session will showcase insights from the pilot Marine Spatial Plans for the Union Territory of Puducherry, India, highlighting innovative tools and methodologies that can be applied to coastal and ocean regions in developing spatial plans. It will also explore the diverse choices and challenges faced by different states and regions in implementing sustainable ocean planning. The INECO project (Indo-Norwegian Collaboration Project on Ecosystem Services and Accounting), part of the Indo Norwegian Blue Economy Task Force, will showcase ongoing work with respect to the first marine ecosystem accounting pilot it in India (Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary) following the System of Environmental Economic Accounting (SEEA).
GOAP Members involved: Norsk institutt for vannforskning (NIVA)
The Launching of Indonesia's Coral Bond and Its Underlying Strategic Activities
11 June 14:00 - 15:15 | Room 3, Blue Zone
Organisers: Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries Indonesia, World Bank, Global Environment Facility, BNP Paribas, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
This event is soft launch of Indonesia Coral Bond Project and to share of perspectives and experiences from various stakeholders in sustainable ocean management.
GOAP Members involved: GOAP Co-Chair, Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries Indonesia
The 100% Alliance: Global Ocean, Global Goal
12 June 14:00 - 15:15 | Room 3, Blue Zone
Organisers: World Resources Institute, Government of Chile, Norway, Palau, France
This event will explore why 100% sustainable ocean management is crucial to safeguarding key ecosystems and securing a more equitable and prosperous future.
GOAP Members involved: GOAP Co-Chair, Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries Indonesia
Improving the Integration of Blue Carbon Ecosystems into Global and European Regulatory Frameworks
12 June 11:00 - 12:30 | S/S Statsraad Lehmkuhl Ship, Nice
Organisations: UNESCO-IOC, the International Partnership for Blue Carbon (IPBC), the JPI Oceans Knowledge Hub on Blue Carbon (Euro-BC), and the C-BLUES project
This event will bring together policymakers, researchers, and international organisations to explore pathways for improving the monitoring and integration of blue carbon habitats into international and European regulatory frameworks. It will address key regulatory challenges, showcase emerging solutions (including innovative financing mechanisms), and identify opportunities for scaling blue carbon initiatives. It will also highlight the role of cross-sectoral partnerships, such as the IPBC and Euro-BC. The event will feature presentations, a panel discussion, and a light lunch at the end of the event.
GOAP Members involved: Norsk institutt for vannforskning (NIVA)
