We’re excited to announce our participation in several events during the United Nations Ocean Conference 2025  #UNOC3 and related special events.

We are going to contribute to vital discussions on ocean health, sustainable finance, and innovative solutions for a blue future.

EVENTS ORGANISED BY ONE OCEAN FOUNDATION

Official Launch of the Ocean Impact Initiative

7 June | 18:30

UNOC Offsite Side Event

Yacht Club of Monaco

Meeting Room

The session will present the Ocean Impact Initiative (OII) — a pioneering effort to integrate ocean health into the core of sustainable finance. This collaborative project brings together science, academia, and the business sector. A live demonstration will unveil the platform’s key features, emphasizing its role in advancing transparency, accountability, and data-driven decision-making.

Speakers:

Carlos Duarte, Professor of marine science, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)

Ralph Chami, CEO & Co-Founder, Blue Green Future and Rebalance Earth

Sylvie Goulard - Co-chair, International Panel on Biodiversity Credits

Ambra Cozzi, Blue Economy Project Manager, One Ocean Foundation

Jan Pachner, Secretary General, One Ocean Foundation

Manlio De Silvio, Professor, SDA Bocconi

Federico Fumagalli, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company.

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Data: Enabling Ocean Regeneration from Science to Business

9 June | 13:00 – 14:30

Green Zone – La Baleine

The Startup Reef

In collaboration with WAVE

This session will explore how data can drive meaningful action for ocean regeneration, emphasizing the urgent need to close data gaps and strengthen ocean impact assessment. It will highlight ongoing efforts to make ocean data more accessible and actionable for key audiences, with the goal of raising awareness and catalyzing change. Featuring tools and platforms developed by One Ocean Foundation, Wave, the discussion will focus on practical solutions and collaborative approaches to overcoming current data challenges.

Speakers:

• Carlos Duarte, Professor of marine science, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)

• Dan Hammer, Co-founder, Ode

• Kat Bruce, Co-founder, Nature Metrics

• Chiara Petrioli, Co-founder, Wsense

• Jan Pachner, Secretary General, One Ocean Foundation

• Ambra Cozzi, Blue Economy Project Manager, One Ocean Foundation

• Caroline Le Meaux, Global Head of ESG Research, Engagement, and Voting, Amundi

• Karen Sack, Executive Director, ORRAA

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Unlocking the Potential of Blue Natural Capital Markets: Challenges and Solutions

13 June | 14:45 – 15:30

Green Zone – La Baleine

Room - Medusa

The session explores blue natural capital markets and their potential to support marine conservation and sustainable economic growth. Focusing on the Ocean Impact Initiative (OII), the panel will examine how data on corporate practices can guide sustainable investment and accelerate progress toward SDG 14.

Speakers:

• Kilaparti Ramakrishna, Senior Advisor on Ocean and Climate Policy to the President, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

• Torsten Thiele, Founder, Global Ocean Trust

• Ambra Cozzi, Blue Economy Project Manager, One Ocean Foundation

• Jan Pachner, Secretary General, One Ocean Foundation.

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EVENTS WE ARE PARTICIPATING IN

Ocean Metrics and certificates

7 June | 11:30 – 13:00

Blue Economy and Finance Forum

Room - Poulenc

The objective of the session is to showcase initiatives aimed at producing indicators to measure the impact of human activities on ocean health, and to foster discussion on how these methodologies can contribute to the development of innovative financial instruments that could support investment in ocean conservation and a sustainable blue economy, such as biodiversity certificates.

Organised in parnership with:

One Ocean Foundation

EcoAct - Schneider

Carbone 4, in partnership with IFREMER and CDC Biodiversité

Nature Positive Initiative

International Advisory Panel on Biodiversity Certificates

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From Data to Action: Transforming Ocean Health, Nature and Prosperity

10 June | 13:05 – 14:05

Economist Impact’s World Ocean Initiative Summit

Aston La Scala Hotel

This session explores how ocean-based industries can unlock the value of their data to support marine health, scientific research, and sustainable business. It will examine current data-sharing practices, regulatory frameworks, and the benefits seen by countries that require data disclosure. Bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and scientists, the discussion will highlight how better data use can drive innovation, inform policy, and foster collaboration between finance and ocean sectors to regenerate the ocean.

Speakers:

• Jonathan Birdwell, Head of Policy and Insights, Economist Impact

• Vidar Helgesen, Executive Secretary, IOC-UNESCO

• Kimberly Mathisen, Chief Executive, Hub Ocean

• Jan Pacher, Secretary General, One Ocean Foundation

• Stefania Lallai, Vice President, Sustainability Cargo Division, Mediterranean Shipping Company

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As Above, So Below

11 June 12:00-12:45

Green Zone - Cryosphere Pavilion

As Above, So Below'' is a journey of discovery above and below the surface, bringing together inspiring voices - artists, Arctic explorers and ocean experts - investigating the connections between storytelling, culture, science and nature. Join us and find out how art and cross-sectoral collaborations can serve as a tool for dialogue and change. Organized and curated by ZEITGEIST19 in collaboration with One Ocean Foundation.

Speakers:

Jan Pachner, Secretary General, One Ocean Foundation

Christian Clauwers, Arctic Explorer and Documentary photographer

Anahita Babaei, Artist and president Last Whaling Station

Antoine Bertin, Sound artist  

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We look forward to connecting with partners, innovators, and ocean advocates from around the world. Stay tuned for updates and insights from the events! 🌐🌊