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10th Our
ocean
Conference

  • Marine Protected Areas
    Marine protected areas are crucial for the sustainable conservation and use of marine ecosystems. The international community has set a goal to designate 30% of the world’s oceans as protected areas by 2030, known as the “30 by 30” goal. At the 10th Our Ocean Conference, global leaders will discuss innovative strategies to achieve the goal and enhance the shared value of marine protected areas.
  • Marine Pollution
    In response to the growing problem of marine plastic waste, the international community is advocating for a treaty to end plastic pollution. Countries around the world are strengthening their marine waste management systems, companies are developing innovative plastic recycling technologies, and civil societies are engaging in campaigns and volunteer activities to tackle the issue directly. The 10th Our Ocean Conference will offer a platform to explore ways to expand significant actions from all sectors into inclusive and innovative global cooperation governance, encouraging concrete steps to end marine plastic pollution.
  • Blue Economy
    Blue economy refers to marine-based economies focused on the protection and sustainable use of coastal and ocean resources. Many countries are innovating traditional marine industries and establishing sustainable development systems for emerging marine sectors, utilizing them as key drivers for national and regional growth. Global organizations such as the World Bank, OECD, and leading marine countries are creating practical economic development models by developing innovative blue economy ecosystems based on advanced knowledge and technology. The 10th Conference will become an opportunity to discuss establishing these innovative ecosystems for sustainable blue economies, generating new added value from the oceans.
  • Climate Change
    To restore the ocean’s vital role as a climate regulator, which has been significantly weakened by rising sea levels and temperatures as well as increasing acidification, we must go beyond achieving carbon neutrality but also carbon negativity. The 10th Our Ocean Conference will highlight practical solutions to achieve carbon negativity in our oceans, including implementation of the 2050 GHG reduction strategy of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), expansion of blue carbon as a carbon sink, and exchange of knowledge and technology to address marine climate challenges.
  • Sustainable Fisheries
    Sustainable fisheries are crucial for ensuring the livelihoods of current and future generations while maintaining the health of marine ecosystems through the protection and responsible use of fishery resources. To achieve sustainability, we must focus not only on the recovery of fishery resources but also on the welfare of fishers and their communities. The 10th Conference will focus on the three pillars of “Fishers, Fishery Resources, and Fishing Communities”. Discussion will center on practical actions to achieve sustainable fisheries by integrating scientific and traditional knowledge, combining marine ecology with fishing village cultures, and connecting the livelihoods of small-scale fishers to the broader coastal and marine economy.
  • Maritime Security
    The adoption of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) has restructured the order of marine spaces, transforming them from physical areas for logistics, exploration, and food supply into areas for communication and cooperation to address common global ocean issues. However, recent events such as the pandemic and conflicts have increased global economic uncertainty and instability, raising geopolitical risks in the ocean and significantly impacting the global economy. The 10th Conference will discuss forming a global consensus on these growing geopolitical risks and establishing a global marine order through compliance with international marine norms.
  • Digital Oceans
    The international community is actively developing and utilizing marine information systems to address major marine issues and create advanced scientific solutions. The IMO and IHO (International Hydrographic Organization) are accelerating the digitalization of maritime services with the introduction of autonomous ships. Organizations like the UN-GGIM(United Nations Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management) and GEO Blue Planet emphasize the importance of international cooperation in integrating and connecting Ocean data and information to tackle global marine challenges such as climate change, coastal disasters, and marine debris. The 10th Conference will particularly focus on promoting the growth of the convergent marine industry through the use of digital ocean information and fostering cooperation in knowledge and technology to bridge the ocean digital gap between developed and developing countries.