UNOC SIDE EVENTS (In chronological order)
Localizing Action for the Ocean: Local and Regional Governments Special Event, Saturday June 25, 10:00, Matosinhos
This Special Event will create an opportunity for local and regional governments and their networks, national governments, and other stakeholders to exchange experiences and good practices of SDG 14 implementation at the local level. It will be a space for local and regional governments and other stakeholders to announce specific Ocean Action Commitments. Additionally, it will facilitate a discussion on opportunities and initiatives that can support sustainable adaptation for coastal cities and regions, including financing innovation and scaling up Ocean protection.
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To find out more, contact: Oriana Romano (CFE) Oriana.ROMANO@oecd.org
All hands on deck: Accelerating Solutions to End Plastic Pollution, Monday June 27, 13:30 - 14:45, Venue: Committee Room
Co-organised by the OECD, Government of Chile, Government of the United Kingdom, UNEP, The World Bank, Global Plastic Action Partnership (World Economic Forum), Ocean Plastics Leadership Network, Plastic Oceans International, Searious Business, this session will bring together governments, private sector and civil society involved in developing tools and strategies needed to implement a legally binding instrument to end plastic pollution
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To find out more, contact: Rebecca Belochi (ENV) Rebecca.BELOCHI@oecd.org
Preventing Marine Plastic Pollution through Development Cooperation and Women’s Empowerment, Tuesday June 28th, 13:00-14:15, Venue: virtual event
Co-organised by the OECD, U.S. Agency for International Development, Circulate Capital, Tetra Tech, Indonesia.
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To find out more, contact: Piera Tortora (DCD) Piera.Tortora@oecd.org
Sustainable Ocean Economies that can drive a Blue Recovery and Sustainable Development - Launch of Fiji Blue Recovery Hub report, Tuesday June 28th, 16:00– 17:15, Venue: Side Event Room 1
Co-organised by the OECD in collaboration UNEP, Friends of Ocean Action, and the World Economic Forum, this event will highlight new initiatives to foster a blue recovery and sustainable development through a more sustainable use of the ocean, and will launch the Fiji Blue Recovery Hub report.
To find out more, contact: Piera Tortora (DCD) Piera.Tortora@oecd.org
Seabed mapping and marine data supporting multifunctional spatial planning, 28 June 11:30-12:45 Venue: Side event room 2
This event will explore how seabed mapping and marine data - including real world cases, challenges and innovations - can contribute to a multifunctional use of the ocean. Organizers: SEI, International Hydrographic Organization, Sweden, United Kingdom, IOC UNESCO, African Union Commission.
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To find out more, contact: James Jolliffe (STI) James.JOLLIFFE@oecd.org
Public-private partnerships to share knowledge and resources for impactful solutions to address marine pollution, 29 June, 10:00-11:15 Venue: side event room 1
Governments, science-driven organizations and corporates highlight policy, technology, CSR and on-the-ground solutions to address all sources of marine pollution in aquatic systems and on land. Organised by GGGI, Fondation de la Mer, UN Global Compact Brazil, and the Ocean Cleanup.
To find out more, contact: Claire Delpeuch (TAD) Claire.DELPEUCH@oecd.org
Solutions and partnerships to promote sustainable fishing and strengthen implementation of international instruments to prevent, deter and eliminate IUU fishing, 29 June, 11:00-12:45 Venue: Palacio de Penafiel, R. de São Mamede 21, 1100-534 Lisboa
Join the Marine Stewardship Council, the Government of Indonesia FAO, PEW and CPLFP, Chile and OECD to discuss the role of partnerships, markets and science in overcoming obstacles to sustainable fishing for developing economy and small-scale fisheries
To find out more, contact: Claire Delpeuch (TAD) Claire.DELPEUCH@oecd.org and Will Symes (TAD) Will.SYMES@oecd.org
Ensuring the stewardship of seabed mineral resources and the protection of the marine environment of the Area for the benefit of humankind, 29 June, 13:15– 14:30 Venue: Interactive Dialogue Room
This event is expected to highlight the efforts engaged by the international community to establish strong partnerships in ocean matters in support of the achievement of the 2030 Agenda particularly in relation to the stewardship of seabed mineral resources and the protection of the marine environment of the Area for the benefit of humankind.
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To find out more, contact: Claire Jolly (STI) Claire.JOLLY@oecd.org
Advancing women empowerment and leadership in marine scientific research to support inclusive sustainable ocean governance, 30 June, 8h-9h30 Venue: Hotel Olissipo Oriente, Room Pequim B
This side event will provide a unique opportunity to demonstrate concrete actions towards women empowerment and leadership in marine scientific research through collaborative efforts and transformative partnerships.
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To find out more, contact: Claire Jolly (STI) Claire.JOLLY@oecd.org
Fostering multi-stakeholder partnerships and regional cooperation for SDG14, Wednesday 29 June, 14:30-15:45, Venue: Room 1
Co-organised by the Ministry of Environment, Government of Sweden; Italy - Ministry for Ecological Transition; Government of Mauritius; Slovenia – Ministry of the Environment and Spatial Planning; Partnership for Regional Ocean Governance (IASS, IDDRI, TMG), this event highlights successful examples e.g. collaborative MPAs and identifies opportunities for action and how multi-stakeholder partnerships and regional cooperation are cornerstones for achieving SDG 14.
To find out more, contact: Piera Tortora (DCD) Piera.Tortora@oecd.org
28 June 2022 
Lisbon, Portugal
