Co-hosted by the governments of France and Costa Rica, the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) will take place in Nice, France from June 9-13, 2025. The conference will focus on “Accelerating action and mobilizing all actors to conserve and sustainably use the ocean.”

Rare’s engagement at UNOC3 will center on advancing community-led conservation of the ocean through empowered local leadership, people and community-driven policy, and innovative financial solutions for delivering resources to communities on nature’s frontlines.

NEWS: Coastal 500 to call for greater investment in local leaders

During the UN Ocean Conference, members of the Coastal 500 global network of local leaders will call on the international community and national governments to recognize and empower local governments and communities as the first line of defense against climate threats. 

Rare’s Priorities at UNOC3

Elevating local leadership for SDG14
Meet the Coastal 500
Financing community resilience
Innovative Finance at Rare
Achieving SDG 14 equitable
Community-led ocean conservation
Charting a course to COP30 in Brazil
Mangrove protection

Where to find Rare at UNOC3

Accelerating Local Action for SDG14 Roundtable (June 8)
High level global goals like the SDGs are implemented at the local level. This local leaders roundtable will bring together mayors, local leaders and other stakeholders to discuss action happening around the world to localize these goals, share bright spots of effective local coastal governance, and call for action in support of local leaders and policymakers driving change on the ground. 
Financing the Equitable Implementation of 30×30 (Date/Location TBD)
The effective and equitable implementation of SDG14: Life Below Water and the 30×30 target requires investing in coastal communities and ensuring that the economic benefits of sustainable ocean management is captured by local communities. This event will profile a suite of ready-to-scale financing examples that support community led ocean conservation, including Rare’s Small-Scale Fisheries Impact Bond.
[Date/Location TBC] 
Financing the Future of Coastal Communities: Scaling Solutions for Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture (Blue Economy & Finance Forum – …)
This event at the Blue Economy & Finance Forum in Monaco ahead of the UN Ocean Conference will explore how we can reimagine how public and philanthropic finance flows to frontline communities.
30x30x30 Brazil: Accelerating Marine Protection Towards COP30 (Date/Time TBD)
In partnership with the Brazilian government, World Wildlife Foundation and Conservation International, Rare will co-host this high level event profiling Brazil’s leadership in global marine conservation, sharing updates from national progress  in advancing the 30×30 target and SDG 14 in the lead-up to COP30. 

Collaborative ocean funding: A bridge to sustained local action for marine conservation and livelihoods(Date/Time TBD)
This event co-hosted by Rare, Wildlife Conservation Society, World Wildlife Fund, Flora & Fauna, the Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance and the UN International Organization for Migration will showcase promising initiatives that strengthen the enabling environment for community-led conservation, and highlight the critical importance of ensuring that communities have the rights, resources, and support needed to protect shared ecosystems and sustain their livelihoods. 

Delegation Spotlight

Rare’s delegation to UNOC3 will include members of the Coastal 500 network of mayors and local leaders representing coastal communities.

Photo of Mayor Alfredo Coro, Del Carmen, Surigao del Norte, Philippines
Roselyn Asok
Philippines
Mayor Bahrun
Indonesia
Hamilton Brito
Brazil 
Alfredo Coro II
Philippines
 
Francisco Queiroz Brazil 
Juan Ramon Manaiza Tovar
Honduras
Hugo Sarceño
Guatemala
 

Rare’s Delegation to UNOC3

Brett Jenks
CEO
Dr. Caleb McClennen
President
Rocky Sanchez Tirona
Managing Director, Fish Forever
Kate Schweigart
VP, Innovative Finance
Monique Barreto Galváo
VP, Brazil
Gabi Polo
Strategic Engagement Lead, Coastal 500
Emily Goodwin
Senior Manager, Global Policy
Ray Chandra Purnama
Director, Policy - Indonesia
Lisa Schindler Murray
Director, Natural Climate Solutions & Blue Carbon

Resources

Page: The Mothers of the Mangrove
Meet the Mothers of the Mangrove
Report: Financial Inclusion and Ocean Protection
Download the report
Story: In Honduras, a monumental win for communities and the ocean
Read the story
Brief: Funding ocean conservation and protection through blue bonds
Download the brief

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