Time to put the Ocean first
The ocean covers the majority of the earth, but only a small portion of its waters has been explored. Despite humanity’s utter reliance on it, and compared to the breadth and depth of what it gives us, the ocean receives only a fragment of our attention and resources in return.
Tune in on 8 June to celebrate the United Nations World Oceans Day 2023 theme, Planet Ocean, by joining forces with decision makers, scientists, private sector executives, civil society representatives, indigenous communities, celebrities and youth activists and more to put the ocean first.
Secretary-General, United Nations
Sonic Weaver
Deep-Sea Biologist, SpeSeas; Benioff Ocean Science Lab, UCSB
Explorer at Large, National Geographic
Actor and Activist
Founder & Chief Oceanic Explorer, Proteus Ocean Group
Maritime Archaeologist & Programme Coordinator Culture Sector, UNESCO
Actor and UN Environment Programme Advocate for Life Below Water
Founder and Chief Investment Officer Mentor, Bridgewater Associates; Co-Founder, Dalio Philanthropies; Co-Founder, OceanX
United Nations representatives and high-level speakers will open UN World Oceans Day with remarks on the 2023 theme “Planet Ocean: Tides are Changing”.
A multi-sensory performance reconnecting humanity with the element of water which sustains the diversity of life on earth.
A discussion on the need to change the tides and prioritize the ocean across all sectors.
A deep dive keynote on the ocean-climate intersection.
Keynote by:
Spotlight diving deep into the power and potential of the ocean.
Spotlights by:
Remarks on how furthering our understanding of the ocean equips us to better protect it.
Spotlight presentations underscoring our interconnectivity to and reliance on the ocean.
Spotlights by:
Announcement of the finalists and winners of the 10th Annual Photo Competition for United Nations World Oceans Day.
The tenth annual Photo Competition is coordinated in collaboration between the United Nations Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea (DOALOS), DivePhotoGuide (DPG), Oceanic Global, the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO and Nausicaa.
Closing remarks from United Nations and Oceanic Global summarizing key messages and calling on continuous action to protect our blue planet.
Spread the word about the event with the UN World Oceans Day toolkit, filled with downloadable graphics, sample social media posts, and more.
Join us and OceanX in sharing your #OceanFirst story to amplify awareness of the importance of the Ocean.
A step-by-step guide to host a screening of the UN World Oceans Day event (available in English, French, and Spanish.)
The Photo Competition for UN World Oceans Day is curated by Ellen Cuylaerts and a jury composed of world-renowned individuals. 2023 Marks the 10th year of the annual photo competition, which will include a celebratory exhibition at the UN Headquarters in New York. This is a unique opportunity for photographers to showcase the beauty of the ocean and generate a new wave of excitement towards protecting the ocean and the entirety of our blue planet. 2023 Competition is now closed for submissions
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With contribution by Discover Earth and OceanX.
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