Side Events
Open Call for Side Events
Side events can be organized in connection with the 2025 UN Ocean Conference, either in-person or virtually, by Member States, the UN system, Intergovernmental Organizations and accredited non-governmental stakeholders. The side events will be an opportunity for all participants to share knowledge and solutions to accelerate implementation of SDG 14, identify new and emerging issues, exchange national and local experiences and practices, and showcase voluntary commitments for the Voluntary Ocean Commitments.
Side events should be closely related to the main theme of the 2025 UN Ocean Conference: “Accelerating action and mobilizing all actors to conserve and sustainably use the ocean”. They should address innovative ways and means to support the implementation of SDG 14.
Priority will be given to events organized by Member States and those organized in partnership by several networks/organizations. All interested parties are strongly encouraged to partner with others to organize a side event.
Side events can be hosted (1) in-person inside the Conference Venue (Blue Zone); (2) in-person at alternative locations in Nice; or (3) virtually.
The call for UNOC3 side events is now open!
Before applying, please read carefully the Guidelines document HERE.
To apply for an in-person side event inside the Conference Venue (Blue Zone): https://bit.ly/UNOC3BlueZoneSideEventForm. Deadline: 14 March 2025.
Download a sample of the online application form for Conference Venue side events here.
To apply for an off-site side event at alternative locations in Nice: https://bit.ly/UNOC3OffSiteSideEventForm. Deadline: 21 April 2025.
Download a sample of the online application form for off-site side events here.
To apply for a virtual side event: https://bit.ly/UNOC3VirtualSideEventForm. Deadline: 21 April 2025.
Download a sample of the online application form for virtual side events here.
Important!
Priority for side events within the Conference Venue (Blue Zone) will be given to those organized by Member States and those organized in partnership by several networks/organizations.
Due to the limited space available in the Conference Venue (Blue Zone), all interested parties are strongly encouraged to collaborate with other accredited entities in the organization of side events.
The Conference Secretariat will review submissions and only notify those organizers whose events have been approved.
For questions regarding side events, please contact unoc2025@un.org indicating [Side Events] in the subject.
