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The Ocean Conference
OUR OCEANS, OUR FUTURE: PARTNERING FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL 14
Stakeholder engagement
Register and apply for special accreditation
Voluntary Commitments
A list of voluntary commitments for the implementation of Goal 14 will be announced at the Conference as part of its outcome
Preparatory meeting, 15-16 Feb 2017
The President of the General Assembly will convene a two-day preparatory meeting, on 15-16 February 2017, at United Nations Headquarters in New York
Sustainable Development Goal 14
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
Ocean Action Hub
LEARN, ENGAGE AND ACT FOR THE OCEANS CONFERENCE
About
The Ocean Conference aims to be the game changer that will reverse the decline in the health of our ocean for people, planet and prosperity. It will be solutions-focused with engagement from all.
SG's Background Note
The note, including a proposal for the themes of the partnerships dialogues for the Conference, will be considered by the preparatory meeting.
Registration
Now open to States Members of the UN, members of specialized agencies and parties to the UNCLOS, IGOs, associate members of the regional commissions, UN system, NGOs and other major groups as well as other relevant stakeholders, and media.
Voluntary Commitments
A list of voluntary commitments for the implementation of Goal 14 will be announced at the Conference as part of its outcome
LEARN, ENGAGE AND ACT FOR THE OCEANS CONFERENCE
The Ocean Action Hub provides resources, tools, information, and knowledge on oceans issues to help you get engaged on ocean action in your country, business, group or community.
Side events
Side events sponsored by Governments, IGOs, UN system, as well as major groups and other stakeholders, will be organized in the margins of the official meetings.
Stakeholder Engagement
The Conference and its preparatory meeting will be open to a broad range of stakeholders, including major groups and all other relevant actors.
News & Media
3 January 2017 - [UN-DESA Expert Voice] Role of oceans and seas for our future
7 Dec 2016 - Help us turn the tide – engage in The Ocean Conference
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