UN OCEAN CONFERENCE 2025

UiB making its mark at third UN Ocean Conference

The University of Bergen is travelling to the third UN Ocean Conference with a delegation representing a multidisciplinary team from across faculties. On this page we present an overview of our activities in Nice.

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The University of Bergen (UiB) is Norway's only and one of few universities globally to have attended all UN Ocean Conferences. For the third installation (UNOC3) in Nice 9-13 June we arrive with an all-women delegation of representatives from across academic and scientific disciplines headed by Rector Margareth Hagen. Some of the UiB delegates will also be present at the One Ocean Science Congress (OOSC), 3-6 June.

As the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) SDG14 Hub Chair and the SDG14 Cluster Lead for the UNESCO-affiliated International Association of Universities, both since 2018, we are proud to call ourselves the global SDG14 university. We also bring two officially endorsed Ocean Decade Actions – N-POC and SEAS – to Nice.

We look forward to bringing our scientific knowledge to UNOC3 and Nice!

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UiB activities @ UNOC3

Navigating Common Waters: Ocean Science Diplomacy for a Sustainable Common Future

This side event on 10 June during the third UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3) explored the emerging field of ocean science diplomacy bringing together researchers, diplomats, practitioners and others operating on the science-policy nexus.

Ocean Futures 2030: addressing the gaps in implementing the BBNJ agreement

Join us for this roundtable discussion at the third UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, where we address the status of the ongoing implementation of the biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ) agreement in the UN member states.

One Ocean Bergen banner with tall ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl

One Sustainable and Equitable Ocean

One Ocean Bergen invites partners and ocean advocates to three interconnected events and dimensions on board the tall ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl in the Port of Nice.

Rector Margareth Hagen speaking at UiB's official side event at the second UN Ocean Conference in Lisbon in June 2022.

The UiB delegation for UNOC3 in Nice

The University of Bergen is sending a delegation of seven women academic and scientific staff to participate at the third UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice 9-13 June as well as the preceding One Ocean Science Congress and other activities with partners from Bergen, Norway and internationally.

Challenges for effective communication of the UN Ocean Decade to various stakeholders

In this interactive workshop, experts, including those from the European Marine Board Communication Panel (EMBCP) will share their experience in ocean communication and work with different stakeholders. The event is open to all and free to attend. Welcome!

Graphics for virtual side event at UN Ocean Conference UNOC3 in June 2025

Bridging Academia and Action: Advancing Partnerships for SDG 14, Knowledge-sharing, and Ocean Literacy

As part of the official side events around the UN Ocean Conference 2025, the International Association of Universities (IAU), the University of Bergen, the University of the West Indies, the International Science Council and other partners organise an online event bringing together voices from...

Photo from Sept 24, 2021: women work to cultivate fronds of seaweed on a bamboo raft in the waters off the coast of Rameswaram in India's Tamil Nadu state. Scientists are looking into how seaweed farming could reduce impact of greenhouse gas emissions.

UiB returns for second UN Ocean Conference

The University of Bergen is ready for the second UN Ocean Conference in Lisbon, June 2022. We will present two voluntary commitments and are co-sponsoring two side events with partners.

UiB making its mark at UN Ocean Conference

Between 5 and 9 June 2017, the University of Bergen participated at the United Nations Ocean Conference in New York. Among the university's activities at the conference were the presentation of voluntary commitments with partner institutions in South Africa and the Pacific.

03.06.2025