UN Ocean Conference
The theme is ‘Scaling up Ocean Action Based on Science and Innovation for the Implementation of Goal 14: Stocktaking, Partnerships and Solutions’
IPBC Partners are working together to connect and share expertise on blue carbon with the global community through events, workshops and knowledge exchange sessions.
The theme is ‘Scaling up Ocean Action Based on Science and Innovation for the Implementation of Goal 14: Stocktaking, Partnerships and Solutions’
Organisers: Portugal Ministry of Foreign Affairs*, Ministry of Environment of the Dominican Republic, National Administration of Conservation Areas under the auspices of the Mozambique Ministry of Land and Environment, Secretariat...
Organisers: France*, UNFCCC, Ocean & Climate Platform
What if we could equitably safeguard most of the ocean's natural treasures, and in the process, benefit 500 million of the planet's most climate-vulnerable people by safeguarding their livelihoods and...
In accordance with General Assembly resolution 73/292, the interactive dialogue will be presided over by two co-chairs, one from a developing country and one from a developed country, to be...
Organisers: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sri Lanka and the Commonwealth Secretariat*
Session 3: Blue Carbon Workshop 13.15 - 14.45 Speakers from: Gallifrey Foundation, Conservation International, Mikoko Pamoja, Fair Carbon, Blue Ventures, Mangrove Action Project.
Organisers: Australia*, UK*, Scottish Blue Carbon Forum*, IOC-UNESCO*, IUCN*, Ramsar*, CI*, Rare*, CATIE*, CIFOR*, NOAA*, Blue Ventures*, WEF, Salesforce, ORRAA, TNC*, The Meridian Institute, Indonesia*, Indonesia Ocean Justice Initiative, Benioff...
Organisers: Scottish Blue Carbon Forum
Organisers: Blue Carbon Initiative*, Blue Marine Foundation*, Conservation International*, Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO*, International Partnership for Blue Carbon*, International Union for Conservation of Nature*, Scottish Blue Carbon Forum* IPBC...
This event is organized by: Belize Ministry of Blue Economy and Civil Aviation, SIDS DOCK, and GRID-Arendal This side event will consist of a panel discussion examining the potential of...
Mangrove habitats play a fundamental role in supporting coastal communities by helping them adapt to the impacts of climate change. In September 2021, Belize made the bold decision to include...
The 14th Meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties (COP14) will take place from 5 to 13 November 2022 in Wuhan (China) at the East Lake International Conference Center...
Organisers: The Nature Conservancy
Organisers: High-Level Champions, GCA Ocean & Coastal Zones & partners of Ocean Action Events, Ocean & Climate Platform, Bloomberg Philanthropies
Organisers: The Ocean Policy Research Institute of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation
Organisers: Conservation International, the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO and the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
Organisers: The Commonwealth Blue Charter A recording of this session is available.
Organisers: The Nature Conservancy
Organisers: The Pew Charitable Trusts
Organisers: Blue Marine Foundation A recording of this event is available - Clearing the blue carbon highway: Governance, benefit-sharing, and rights - YouTube
Organisers: Rare, GLISPA A recording of this event is available
Organisers/Moderators – Pew Charitable Trusts Theme: Moderated panel sharing key learnings from countries and US states at various stages of implementing current, and developing future, targets for their coastal “blue...
Organisers: Global Mangrove Alliance (GMA) and the High-Level Champions
Organisers: Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea, KOEM, Kunsan National University
Organisers: Global Landscape Forum
12. November Ocean Change event Organisers: IOC-UNESCO A recording of this event is available - Ocean change: Adaptation and mitigation opportunities and challenges - YouTube
Organisers: Australia, The Pew Charitable Trusts A recording of this event is available.
The International Blue Carbon Institute will accelerate and scale blue carbon implementation in Asia and beyond though science, training, and development of essential technical capacity, methodologies, and tools. MODERATOR: Carlos...
COP27_IPBC_Side_Event_Flyer Organisers: Australia and IOC-UNESCO on behalf of the International Partnership for Blue Carbon (IPBC), The Pew Charitable Trusts A recording of this event is available.
Organisers: IUCN, World Resources Institute A recording of this session is available.
Organisers: Plymouth Marine Laboratory, Blue Marine Foundation, European Bureau for Conservation and Development (EBCD), Rare, University of Strathclyde A recording of this session is available.
Organisers: Marrakech Partnership for Global Climate Action “Ocean and Coastal Zones” Pathway, the Ocean & Climate Platform and the High-level Climate Champions. With the support of Conservation International, IUCN, IOC-UNESCO,...
Organisers: Conservation International in partnership with the High-Level Champions, Ocean & Climate Platform, IUCN, IOC-UNESCO, Blue Marine Foundation, the Blue Carbon Initiative (BCI), International Partnership for Blue Carbon (IPBC), WWF,...
Resilience and Recovery in Aquatic Systems COASTAL BLUE CARBON ECOSYSTEMS: ADVANCES AND CHALLENGES – the lead convenor is Miguel Ángel Mateo Mínguez mateomiguelangel@gmail.com
There is an urgent need for tools in support of adapting to climate change impacts of a rapidly changing ocean. At the same time, some technical solutions and innovations being...
Sharing knowledge and building regional connections towards science-based NDC targets for seagrass and mangrove ecosystems. Featuring keynote remarks by Minister Joubert of the Seychelles, CEO Marie-May of SeyCCAT and Simon...
Governments increasingly recognize blue carbon as a vital nature-positive climate solution with proven benefits for communities, conservation, and climate resilience. As the 'blue carbon market' rapidly evolves, it is crucial...
This panel will discuss and debate how to accelerate the implementation of nature-based solutions (NbS), including green-gray infrastructure at scale-designing and building the next generation of resilient infrastructure to reduce...
On the occasion of the presentation of the informal summary report of the 2023 ocean and climate dialogue at the COP28 Opening Plenary, the co-facilitators, Mr. Julio Cordano and Mr....
The "Blue Carbon Policy Forum," aims to foster global collaboration and knowledge exchange on the critical issue of blue carbon science and policy. This event will bring together government representatives,...
This side event will feature several scientists and community members from Colombia, Senegal and other locations featured in the Blue Carbon film, who will highlight actions countries can take to...
The side event will be an opportunity to present updates on processes, institutions and functions on the SB6.4 work and initiate a discussion on the way ahead. Organiser: Secretariat of...
At this event, we will launch the Mangrove Breakthrough Financial Roadmap, offering actionable recommendations for scaling mangrove-positive business models and innovative financial instruments. A diverse panel composed of leaders from...
Organisers: The Pew Charitable Trusts Speakers: Dr. Beverly Wade, Government of Belize Carlos Manuel Rodriguez, CEO, GEF Jennifer Morris, CEO, TNC Aparna Shrivastava, Deputy Chief Climate Officer, US International Development...
Following the Ocean-Climate Dialogue and the GST, this event will showcase how UN-Oceans is building synergies at all levels for ocean-based mitigation and adaptation, and how collaboration for climate-smart ocean...
Ocean ecosystems & coastal communities are being impacted by climate change, but the ocean also offers adaptation & mitigation actions. We will show examples of adaptation, governance and finance framework...
This roundtable will discuss how to accelerate the implementation of nature-based solutions for coastal adaptation and resilience at scale, including financing, investment and policy pathways. The Lab will identify next...
Mangrove are among the most productive ecosystems on Earth, generating a wide range of environmental goods and services. Sustainable management of mangrove ecosystems may sustain the livelihoods of millions of...
This event will present the experiences of countries that have included coastal wetlands within their NDCs, and the policy, financing, and stakeholder outreach mechanisms being deployed for NDC development and...
This event will host a conversation bringing together the community leaders featured the new film with leaders from science, government, and the private sector to understand how global action must...
This side event aims to address how wetland conservation is critical for addressing climate change and building climate resilience in the Pacific. It will also explore how youth can further...
Organisers: Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), Global Environment Facility (GEF), Green Climate Fund (GCF), Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), United Nations...
Organiser: Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Venue: SE Room 4, Blue Zone
This event will showcase innovative financial solutions that drive capital to locally managed, nature-based solutions like OECMs to achieve global goals on climate change and biodiversity. It will highlight one...
This event will provide a forum to discuss diverse government and practitioner experiences from around the globe in efforts to accelerate marine NbS projects. How a holistic management approach through...
Launch the 2023 progress in NAPs; highlight adaptation efforts of the developing countries showcased at the NAP Expos in 2023; and discuss key developments in support for adaptation. Organiser: Secretariat...
Lessons learnt in implementing and updating countries’ commitments to the conservation and restoration of coastal mangrove, seagrass and saltmarsh ecosystems, within national and subnational action on climate supported by global...
Aligning with COP28’s cross-cutting theme of finance, the panel discussion is intended to focus on the challenges and opportunities to accelerate financing for nature-based solutions, with perspectives from the Australian...
This high-level event will bring together governments, indigenous peoples and local communities, civil society, and private sector actors to take stock of implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework as...
The Commonwealth Secretariat, in collaboration with the Ocean Risk Resilience Action Alliance (ORRAA) and the UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP FI), is pleased to collaborate on this important side event at...
This ministerial brings together the major partnerships and initiatives behind the Mangrove Breakthrough - the global target to restore and protect 15 million hectares of mangroves and halt mangrove destruction...
This high-level event will cast a spotlight on the Ocean and put forth country commitments towards the 100% Sustainable Ocean Management goal, and showcase tangible actions supporting implementation of the...
The International Partnership on MPAs, Biodiversity and Climate Change was an outcome from COP25 to provide leadership and international scientific collaboration to advance the role marine protected areas (MPAs) play...
This conversation will be an opportunity to provide a platform for dialogue on the importance of nature-based solutions, discussing the status of progress on mangroves conservation and emerging solutions including...
This panel will discuss how to accelerate the implementation of nature-based solutions for coastal resilience at scale, including pathways for financing and increasing investment into these solutions. The discussion will...
As blue carbon ecosystems are critical component of nature-based solutions to mitigate and adapt to climate-change while addressing the triple planetary crisis, it requires to ensure that synergies are found...
It is widely recognised that the climate change and biodiversity loss crises are deeply interlinked and need to be addressed holistically. This event will critically examine the conditions under which...
This event will launch a new international online blue carbon foundations e-learning course, which will be available via the IPBC website. The aim is to provide policymakers and practitioners with...
This high-level Davos-style discussion, hosted by the Friends of Ocean and Climate group, will focus on mobilizing concrete ocean-based climate action and encouraging Parties to include and implement ocean-based climate...
Coastal ecosystems and local communities live in symbiosis, and the interaction between people and nature is essential when thinking about conservation, restoration, ecosystem management and building climate resilience. This session...
Partners are encouraged to submit new events for the calendar which will be considered by the Coordinator Team. Please include a photograph where possible.