OOC11 Agenda

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Keynote Opening Remarks by Hon. Hassan Ali Joho, EGH, Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs

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• The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture: From Data to Action – Dodori Room
• 1000 Ocean Startups – Africa: Bridging Africa’s Ocean Innovation Continuum – Black Marlin Room
• From Twilight to Spotlight: Protecting the Mesopelagic Zone for Ocean Health, Food Security, Biodiversity, and Climate Stability – Boni Room
• Indigenous Leadership on the Frontlines of the Ocean-Climate Nexus: Why Indigenous stewardship delivers the actionable solutions the ocean-climate sector critically needs – Manduguni Room
• Bringing the High Seas Treaty to Life: Ratification and Beyond – Shimba Room
• Accelerating Electronic Monitoring to improve fisheries data, compliance and Combat IUU Fishing: Global Coordination and African Leadership – Barracuda Room

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• Investing in African Women Scaling Africa’s Seafood and Aquaculture – Dodori Room
• Designing Blue Finance for Poverty Reduction and Community Resilience – Manduguni Room
• Securing our ocean and fisheries: Regional leadership uniting for a transparent and sustainable blue African future – Boni Room
• From Local Action to Regional Impact for 30×30: Bringing Communities and Governments Together for Inclusive Ocean Governance – Black Marlin Room
• Protecting Climate-Resilient Coral Reefs: From Political Commitment to Investable Action – Shimba Room
• Unlocking Maritime Transport Investments for the Blue Economy – Barracuda Room
• Marine Plastic Pollution: Turning the Tide Business Forum – Black Marlin Room

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Opening performance
Remarks by H.E. Abdullswamad Sherrif Nassir E.G.H, Governor
Mombasa County
Remarks by Cynthia Barzuna – Deputy Director, World Resources Institute
Remarks by Hon. Hassan Ali Joho, EGH, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs.
Remarks by Secretary John F. Kerry, Founder of the Our Ocean Conference and former U.S. Secretary of State
Remarks by Hon. Prof. Kithure Kindiki, EGH, Deputy President Republic of Kenya
Virtual Keynote Opening Speech from H.E. Hon. Dr. William Samoei Ruto, CGH, the President of the Republic of Kenya

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Well-designed and effectively managed Marine Protected Areas support biodiversity, climate resilience, and coastal livelihoods. OOC11 will highlight pathways to expand and strengthen MPAs, accelerate progress toward the global 30×30 target, and encourage cooperation on High Seas protection.

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• Making 30×30 Work: Community-Led Marine Protection Across Africa – Black Marlin Room
• OceanEye: Stronger together for Global Ocean Observation – Dodori Room
• Closing the Data-Finance Gap for Locally Led Ocean Action – Boni Room
• From Africa to the World: Scaling Fisheries Transparency Reforms – Eco Ballroom
• Raising Ambition and Financing in the Wider Caribbean: Advancing the Wider Caribbean Ocean Coordination Mechanism and the Actioning Blue 30×30 Roadmap – Manta Ray Room
• Data in support of Food Security and Nutrition – Aquatic Foods for Resilient Food Systems – Barracuda Room
• Crimes that Affect Our Ocean: Bridging Maritime Security and Ocean Protection – Shimba Room

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The blue economy is a vital source of jobs, food security, and economic opportunity across Africa and the Western Indian Ocean. OOC11 will promote investment in sustainable blue industries, encourage innovation and ocean-based entrepreneurship, and strengthen pathways for inclusive growth.

Ocean climate action is critical for coastal nations that face rising temperatures, sea level rise, and extreme weather. OOC11 will spotlight the roles of blue carbon ecosystems, nature-based resilience, and climate finance in supporting adaptation efforts and strengthening coastal communities.

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• 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

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• Strategic Announcement of Sustainable Western Indian Ocean Programme (SWIOP) – Eco Ballroom
• Blue Finance in Action: Scaling Ocean and Community-focused Solutions – Black Marlin Room
• Scaling Ocean-Climate Action at COP31: From Dialogue to Delivery through Blue NDCs and Finance Reform – Barracuda Room
• Towards a Global Ocean Finance Cooperation Platform: Governance Insights from Latin America and Africa – Dodori Room
• From Science to Sovereignty: Mobilising Political Leadership and Investment to Power Africa’s Inclusive Blue Economy – Manta Ray Room
• Africa Blue Carbon: Climate, Community and Livelihood – Shimba Room
• Accelerating Africa’s Maritime Green Transition: Institutionalizing Regional Maritime Decarbonization and Ocean Financing in Africa – Boni Roon

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Safe and secure seas underpin sustainable blue growth and regional stability. OOC11 will support cooperation to address maritime crime, strengthen monitoring and information sharing, and promote coordinated action across our ocean.

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Sustainable and equitable fisheries management is essential for food security and economic stability. OOC11 will advance efforts to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, promote science-based management, and protect the rights and livelihoods of artisanal and small-scale fishers.

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• Advancing Africa’s Blue Economy: From Strategic Frameworks to Effective Implementation – Eco Ballroom
• From Planning to Action: Advancing Ocean Governance and Sustainable Finance for Implementation – Shimba Room
• Africa as a Strategic Partner in Sustainable International Shipping: Scaling Green Corridors for Climate and Ocean Health – Black Marlin Room
• Blue Economy, Real Economy: A Sustainable Future for People and Planet – Barracuda Room
• Beyond Ratification: Regional Seas as an Effective Mechanism in the Implementation of BBNJ – Manta Ray Room
• Blue Africa: Catalysing collective action for the conservation and sustainable use of coastal and marine biodiversity – Dodori Room

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Marine pollution, particularly plastic pollution from microplastics to larger debris, continues to threaten ecosystems, coastal health, and economies. OOC11 will highlight pathways to reduce plastics at source, strengthen circular and community-driven solutions, and support continued global cooperation toward a legally binding agreement to end plastic pollution.

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Remarks by Ambassador Peter Thomson, UN Secretary General’s Special Envoy for Ocean

Remarks by Hon. Hassan Ali Joho EGH, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs.

Remarks by Hon. Minister Matthew Samuda, Government of Jamaica 

Remarks by Director General Darcy DeMarisco, Government of Canada

Handover to the host of the twelfth Our Ocean Conference 

Remarks by the Prime Cabinet Secretary and Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs – H.E Hon. Musalia Mudavadi, EGH

Keynote Closing Speech by H.E. Dr. Hon. William Samoei Ruto, CGH, the President of the Republic of Kenya

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Closing concert hosted by County Government of Mombasa at Mombasa Beach Hotel