US EditionWhat Happened at the 3rd UN Ocean Conference?
- The United Nations’ third global summit on ocean issues took place from June 8 to 13, 2023, in Nice, France, with France and Costa Rica serving as co-hosts and attracting around 15,000 attendees.
- This conference aimed to accelerate implementation of the 2023 High Seas Treaty, which protects marine life beyond national jurisdictions after over 20 years of negotiation.
- During the event, 19 countries ratified the treaty, bringing total ratifications to 50, while several nations pledged new marine protected areas, including French Polynesia’s nearly five million square kilometer zone.
- UN Secretary-General António Guterres described oceans as "the ultimate shared resource," while Rebecca Hubbard noted that the global community is nearing the necessary 60 ratifications to bring the treaty into effect.
- The conference reinforced momentum for ocean action but emphasized that urgent, measurable global efforts remain critical to meet 2030 conservation targets.
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Finishing What the World Started at the UN Ocean Conference
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Progress and frustration mark the UN’s third Ocean Conference
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