How to Bridge the Gap Between 8% & 30% to Achieve the 30% Ocean Conservation Target

High-Level Side Event at the Our Ocean’s Conference (OOC)

Convention Hall 201 + 202, Busan, The Republic of Korea

April 28th 2025

AGENDA

 

  • Introductory remarks – (Government of France )
    Country experience on expanding marine protected areas and other effective conservation measures
  • Country experience on connectivity
  • Country experience on effective management of protected areas
  • Country experience on the inclusion of indigenous peoples and local communities
  • Concluding remarks – Special Announcement by the High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People Secretariat

This 90-minute side event at the Our Ocean Conference will focus on advancing the implementation of Target 3 (30×30) of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, with particular emphasis on marine protected areas (MPAs) and other effective conservation measures (OECMs) as essential tools to safeguard 30% of the planet’s ocean by 2030.

The event will be moderated by Ms. Rita El Zaghloul, Director of the High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People (HAC) Secretariat and will aim at showcasing 30×30 Country Ambassadors who have been making key progress and highlighting success stories that are driving ambition towards accelerating ocean conservation, including expanding MPAs and OECMs, the inclusion of Indigenous peoples and local communities, regional cooperation, and the development of effective management tools. 

 

In addition to sustaining high-level political momentum for marine conservation by showcasing progress and success stories related to the global 30×30 target, this session  will contribute to shaping the 2025 ocean roadmap leading up to the UNOC3 in Nice, France, reinforcing global commitment and strengthening the narrative around marine protection.

The event is organized by the HAC for N&P in partnership with the Governments of France and  Costa Rica

Other 30x30 Events at Our Ocean's Conference 2025

Please find a full program of 30×30 related OOC side events here