Source: PIB
Context: India hosted the Second Blue Talks in collaboration with France and Costa Rica to support global marine conservation goals.
- The event aimed to strengthen dialogue ahead of the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) scheduled in Nice, France.
About Blue Talks:
- What It Is?
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- A multilateral consultation platform that brings together governments, scientists, and civil society to build consensus for sustainable ocean use.
- Held At: New Delhi, hosted by Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), in partnership with the Embassies of France and Costa Rica.
- Objectives:
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- Foster stakeholder dialogues on the future of ocean sustainability.
- Accelerate progress on SDG 14 (Life Below Water).
- Promote global cooperation in marine research, education, and innovation.
- Launch strategic knowledge tools.
About 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3)
- What It Is?
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- A global UN event to advance marine conservation and sustainable use of ocean resources under SDG 14.
- Hosted by: France and Costa Rica
- Organised by: United Nations with participation from member states, NGOs, academia, civil society, private sector, and international bodies.
- Objectives:
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- Support actions to conserve oceans, reduce marine pollution, and build global partnerships.
- Promote BBNJ Agreement ratification for biodiversity governance in high seas.
- Adopt the “Nice Ocean Action Plan” — a legally non-binding but politically impactful declaration.
- Conference History:
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- 1st UNOC (2017) – Held in New York, USA focused on raising awareness and voluntary commitments.
- 2nd UNOC (2022) – Hosted by Portugal, emphasized innovation and science-led solutions.
- Upcoming 3rd UNOC (2025)
- Venue: Nice, France
- Theme: “Accelerating action and mobilizing all actors to conserve and sustainably use the ocean.”
