Visit the official side events page for the full schedule.

  • Strengthening Small-Scale Fisheries (SSF) in the Western Indian Ocean through data harmonization – Eco Ballroom
  • 2030 Reality Check: Youth Leaders and Artisanal Fishers on What’s Working and What’s Blocking Ocean Action – Black Marlin Room
  • From Plastic to Protected Reefs: Unlocking Ocean Finance Through Community-Led Circular Blue Economy Hubs – Boni Room
  • Towards UNOC-4: Strengthening Regional Action on Marine Plastic Pollution through the Regional Seas Programme in the Western Indian Ocean and East Asian Seas Regions – Manta Ray Room
  • Blue Economy, Real Economy: A Sustainable Future for People and Planet – Barracuda Room
  • Pathways for a fossil-free ocean: The move away from offshore fossil fuels to offshore wind energy as a sustainable solution – Dodori Room
  • Blue African Ports and Cities: Driving Climate-Resilient and Decarbonised Maritime System – Barracuda Room
  • Advancing an inclusive blue economy through sustainable ocean planning for resilient coastal futures – Shimba Room