About the BOF 2026

BlueOcean.Eco

Mobilizing Creativity, Knowledge & Capital to Safeguard Coastal Futures

Event Details

Date & Time: June 9, 2025 — 12:15 PM to 1:30 PM
Location: Room 4, Blue Zone, UNOC3, Nice, France
Hosted by: BlueOcean.Eco (Reef Aquaculture Conservancy spin-oﬀ)
In partnership with: UNOC3, Ocean & Climate Platform, local coastal communities

Session Overview

As part of the Third UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3), this session convenes creative minds, knowledge leaders, financiers, and community champions. We’ll explore holistic pathways to secure coastal futures through:

Creative ocean culture (art, storytelling & engagement)
Open knowledge platforms rooted in science and traditional wisdom
Innovative finance models like community blue carbon credits and impact investment

Why It Matters

UNOC3 emphasizes “Accelerating action and mobilizing all actors to conserve and sustainably use the ocean.”

BlueOcean.Eco’s side event addresses the urgent need to lift coastal resilience by integrating creativity, science, and finance—driving real-world solutions that are community-led and ocean-positive.

Session Format

Opening
Panel

Coastal leaders, conservationists, artists, and financiers share brief remarks.

Interactive
Breakouts:

Participants rotate through hands-on zones for creativity, science insights, and capital tools.

Closing
Plenary:

Sharing takeaways and commitments, linking to the Nice Ocean Action Plan.

What You’ll Gain

Insight into blue carbon credit mechanisms and community frameworks

Access to creative communication tools that amplify ocean narratives

Strategies to build public-private partnerships that scale impact

Connections with a global coalition committed to SDG 14 implementation

Join Us If You Are

A local or Indigenous community stewarding coastal ecosystems

An artist, writer or filmmaker using storytelling to support ocean action

A scientist or knowledge leader bridging data, policy, and traditional knowledge

An investor or financial innovator interested in funding ocean-positive projects

A policy-maker or NGO seeking cross-sectoral implementation models

FAQs

Find quick answers about the event, participation, and key dates.

What is this side event about?

Exploring integrated creativity, knowledge, and capital strategies to build resilient coastal futures.

How does it relate to UNOC3?

It supports UNOC3’s theme of accelerating collective, inclusive ocean action.

Is this event open to the public?

Yes—as long as you’re registered in UNOC3 and located in the Blue Zone.

How can I stay involved after the event?

We’ll introduce resource hubs, creative toolkits, and funding opportunities co-created with BlueOcean.Eco.