The UN Ocean Conference (UNOC) will take place in Nice, France, from June 9-13, 2025. This conference highlights the critical need to conserve and protect our oceans. Researchers from Lancaster University are advocating for sustainable initiatives driven by local communities to ensure ethical and legal safeguards for ocean populations within the expanding 'blue economy'.
Dr. Celine Germond-Duret, Dr. Senia Febrica, and Dr. Alexandra Harrington are participating in the conference to promote a fair and inclusive blue economy. They are collaborating with UN agencies, governments, and NGOs to champion justice for all, emphasizing the vital role of social justice in sustainability.
A key side event, 'Ocean justice: Championing fair and inclusive blue economy', will take place on June 9. H.E. Arief Havas Oegroseno, Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs of Indonesia, will deliver a keynote speech, exploring innovative practices for achieving ocean justice. The event will address the increasing economic value of the ocean and the necessity to protect the rights of vulnerable communities.