United Nations Ocean Conference – Blue Zone Side Event

Sustainable Blue Economy in the Vision of Carbon Neutrality

Date & Time: 08:45-10:00, 13 June 2025 (Local Time)

Venue: Room 2, Port Lympia (Blue Zone), Nice, France

Abstract

SDG14, which aims to "conserve and sustainably use oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development", remains the most underfunded SDG yet holds immense potential for the vitality of the blue economy and carbon goals. It is important to explore approaches to an integrated and ecosystem-based ocean governance framework which is adaptive to maximize the synergies between blue economy and carbon neutrality.

Collaborating with partners, CCICED's Special Policy Study team for Oceans will host a side event during United Nations Ocean Conference, highlighting an integrated ocean governance to maximize synergies between blue growth and climate action. Invited high-level leaders will outline strategies to align sustainable blue economy with SDG14 and net-zero goals. Cross-sector innovators will showcase partnership and best practices in blue finance, green shipping, and nature-based solutions. In addition, the release of the Blue Economy Report will offer policy tools to bridge SDG14's funding gap and advance ocean-climate synergies. Ultimately, the event underscores the urgency of science-driven governance and collaboration to unlock the ocean's vital roles in climate mitigation and sustainable development.

For more information, please contact:

SHENG Huaxia, hxsheng@xmu.edu.cn

WANG Guihua, samuelwang@xmu.edu.cn

CHEN Xinying, chen.xinying@cciced.net