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Charting the Path towards a Sustainable Blue Economy: The Mediterranean Leading the Way

Introduction

10 June 2025, Nice, France. The Union for the Mediterranean (UfM), under its Co-Presidency, is proud to take part in the Mediterranean Day, taking place on 10 June 2025 in Nice (France) under the framework of the 3rd United Nations Conference on Oceans (UNOC-3), hosted by France and co-convened with Costa Rica.

As part of the official agenda, the UfM-led segment on Sustainable Blue Economy, titled “Charting the path towards SBE: the Mediterranean leading the way”, will be held from 14:00 to 16:00 CET. This high-level segment will spotlight the Mediterranean as a global frontrunner in advancing a sustainable blue economy, delivering real progress in environmental protection, climate resilience, social equity, and sustainable growth.

The session will take place in person only, at the Centre Universitaire Méditerranéen (CUM) on the Promenade des Anglais in Nice, within the Green Zone of the UNOC-3 venue. Simultaneous interpretation will be available in English, French, and Arabic.

DRAFT AGENDA

Objectives and Highlights

Gain insights into innovative finance mechanisms for the sustainable blue economy.
Discover cutting-edge technologies and public-private solutions from across the Mediterranean.
Learn about policy, technical and financial solutions, funding models and initiatives that align with the SDGs, climate commitments, and international ocean governance efforts.
Connect with government officials, development agencies, regional networks, private sector actors, and civil society shaping the future of our seas.

The UfM-led segment will focus on deliverables and partnerships that drive the Mediterranean’s blue and green transition forward, highlighting priority areas such as decarbonisation, marine biodiversity, blue jobs, maritime clusters, renewable energies, and circular economy innovation.

Expected Outcomes

Recognition of the Mediterranean as a replicable model for blue economy governance and finance.
Increased investment commitments through mechanisms such as the Blue Mediterranean Partnership.
Enhanced international and regional cooperation, grounded in inclusive, cross-sectoral approaches.
Greater visibility for initiatives with potential for scaling, replication and capitalisation across the region and beyond.

How to Participate

Participation is free but requires prior registration. The event will take place in person only.

Register here

After completing the registration form, you will receive a nominative confirmation by email in due course.
Participation is subject to confirmation. Please register early to secure your place.

Venue and Logistics

📍Centre Universitaire Méditerranéen (CUM). Promenade des Anglais, 06000 Nice, France

Languages: English, French, and Arabic interpretation available

For enquiries: blueconomy@ufmsecretariat.org

About Mediterranean Day

Mediterranean Day is a special event held within the framework of UNOC-3, convened by the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, the Région Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, the Varda Group, and the Union for the Mediterranean.

A full programme will be available soon.

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