Side Events

The open call for side events inside the Conference Venue (Blue Zone) closed on 14 March. All organized of approved side events inside the Conference Venue (Blue Zone) have been notified. The Open Call for off-site / virtual side events remains open till 28 April 2025. 

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. 

Before applying, please read carefully the Guidelines document HERE.

The call for UNOC3 off-site & virtual side events remains open!

For questions regarding side events, please contact unoc2025@un.org indicating [Side Events] in the subject.