United Nations Ocean Conference

A universal framework for ocean protection

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After New York (2017) and Lisbon (2022), France and Costa Rica are co-hosting the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice.Ten years after COP21 and the Paris Agreement, UNOC 3 aims to bring together all UN member states, their heads of state and government, specialized agencies, civil society, the private sector and international donors.

This year's theme, "Accelerating action and mobilizing all stakeholders to conserve and sustainably use the oceans", highlights the urgent need to strengthen ocean protection and support sustainable use. UNOC3 aims to mobilize funding, promote concrete actions and strengthen scientific knowledge in support of Sustainable Development Goal 14 (SDG14).

Université Côte d'Azur actively involved in UNOC3

Through its commitment and scientific expertise, Université Côte d'Azur is officially a stakeholder in the Conference.
Its accreditation confers on it the status of UNOC 2025 stakeholder, enabling it to take part in international discussions on ocean issues. As an accredited stakeholder, it actively participates in debates and contributes its perspective to international policies linked to ocean protection.

An investment before, during and after UNOC3 through a series of initiatives:

  • The Ocean Science Festival (May 3-5, 2025, Nice - Jardin Albert 1er):
    an event open to the public with workshops, exhibitions and conferences to raise awareness of ocean issues.

  • The One Ocean Science Congress (June 3-6, 2025, Nice):
    Université Côte d'Azur researchers present their work.

  • Participation in the UNOC3 Blue Zone (June 9-13, 2025, Port Lympia):
    researchers from our University observe and participate in multilateral discussions.

  • Presence in the Green Zone (May 28 - June 15, 2025, Palais des expositions - "La Baleine"):
    participation through exhibitions and events shared with the university community.

  • Organization of campus events :
    conferences, hackathons and workshops linked to participatory science and ocean preservation.

    Highlights program

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University news in favor of UNOC3

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University events in support of UNOC3

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Want to get involved?

Université Côte d'Azur invites you to contribute to this exceptional event! Whether you are a researcher, teacher or member of the administrative staff, there are several possibilities open to you:

  • Propose an initiative or project related to UNOC3.
  • Participate in events organized by UniCA (conferences, workshops, activities in the Green Zone, etc.).
  • Get involved in the Festival des Sciences Océan by proposing talks or accompanying workshops.
A dedicatede-mail address has been set up for any contributions or questions: unoc@univ-cotedazur.fr.
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