Online Press Briefing: Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3)
Host: Mercator Ocean International
Date: Wednesday, 28 May 2025
Time: 4:00–5:00 PM (Paris Time)
Location: Online [Register here]
Details
Dear journalists and members of the media,
The UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3) taking place in Nice, France on 9-13 June is right around the corner. Mercator Ocean International, the French organisation and the European reference centre for ocean forecasting, invites you to an exclusive online briefing on Wednesday 28 May 2025, 4:00-5:00pm (Paris time).
- UNOC3 Science Topics: Ocean Warming, Climate Impacts, and Consequences for Marine Biodiversity and Coastal Areas
- Governance : Mercator Ocean International to transition into to a unique intergovernmental organisation at UNOC3. What does it mean globally for Ocean governance? Explanation and next steps.
- Game changing Innovation / Ocean & AI – How the EU Digital Twin Ocean, combining AI and numerical models, supports the EU Ocean Pact and advances global ocean prediction and policy-making
- European Digital Ocean Pavilion : a hub showcasing cutting-edge ocean science and innovation
- CONFIDENTIAL, embargoed until 8 June – Starfish Barometer, the new initiative launching on World Ocean Day
Grasp this unique opportunity to prepare your trip to the European Digital Ocean Pavilion (open 2-13 June in the Green Zone of the conference) and/or plan your coverage ahead.
Speakers
- Pierre Bahurel, Director General: Mercator Ocean’s transformation into an Intergovernmental Organisation
- Dr. Karina von Schuckmann, Oceanographer and IPCC contributor: State of the ocean – Science topics
- Alain Arnaud, Digital Ocean Director: AI and digital twin ocean technologies
- Laurence Crosnier, Markets & Services Director: the EU Digital Ocean Pavilion
- Marina Levy, Research director, CNRS/IRD/Sorbonne University