IMO at the UN Ocean Conference 2025
IMO was present at the 2025 UN Ocean Conference with a dedicated team led by IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez. The Conference took place from 9 to 13 June 2025 in Nice, France.
Ahead of the UN Ocean Conference, IMO Secretary-General participated in the Blue Economy and Finance Forum 2025 that was held from 7 to 8 June 2025 in Monaco, France.
Please find the photos of IMO at the UN Ocean Conference here.
IMO participation at UN Ocean Conference
IMO will take part in the following events:
| Event | Date | Time | Participant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Action Panel 6: Advancing sustainable ocean-based economies, sustainable maritime transport and coastal community resilience leaving no one behind Livestream here. | Wednesday, 11 June | 3:00-6:00pm | IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez |
IMO participation in Side Events at UN Ocean Conference
IMO will take part in key sessions and support a series of side events focused on ocean governance, maritime decarbonization, and sustainable shipping.
| Organizer | Date and time | Venue | Speakers |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBD Intersessional Workshop of the Sustainable Ocean Initiative (SOI) Global Dialogue with Regional Seas Organizations and Regional Fishery Bodies | 7-8 June | Théoule-sur Mer, France | Fredrik Haag, Head of Subdivision for Ocean Policy and Pollution Response, IMO |
| Norway/Fiji/IMO “Taking action to: stop the spread of invasive aquatic species, protect marine biodiversity and support climate action”  Download event flyer | 9 June 16.00-17.30 | Norwegian tall ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl in Nice harbor | IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez Gyorgyi Gurban, Head of Sub-division for Partnerships and Projects, IMO |
| Sweden (Swedish Institute of the Marine Environment), Denmark, OSPAR “The Scrubber Case – Time for Glocal Solutions” | Tuesday 10 June 11:30 – 12:45 | Université Côte d'Azur, at Campus Saint Jean d’Angély 5 rue du 22ème BCA 06300 Nice | Fredrik Haag, Head of Subdivision for Ocean Policy and Pollution Response, IMO |
| GEF IW:LEARN, UNESCO IOC, IMO "Partnering for Ocean Sustainability: Engaging the Private Sector" | Tuesday, 10 June 16:00 – 20:00 | Le Saint Paul Hotel, 29 boulevard Franck Pilatte, 06300 Nice [25 minutes from Blue Zone, 8 minutes from Red Zone] | Gyorgyi Gurban, Head of Sub-division for Partnerships and Projects, IMO |
| IMO/France/Costa Rica “Sustainable Shipping: our ocean - our obligation - our opportunity” | Wednesday 11 June 8:45-10:00 | Room 4 (Blue Zone) | IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez Gyorgyi Gurban, Head of Sub-division for Partnerships and Projects, IMO |
| UNEP “Building ambition to address plastic pollution” | Wednesday 11 June 10:30-11:45 | Room 1 (Blue Zone) | IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez Fredrik Haag, Head of Subdivision for Ocean Policy and Pollution Response, IMO |
| CBD “Elevating Ambition for Increased Momentum Towards the 2030 Targets” | Wednesday, 11 June, 10:30 – 11:45 | Room 5 (Blue Zone) | Gyorgyi Gurban, Head of Sub-division for Partnerships and Projects, IMO |
| UN-Oceans “UN-Oceans as a mechanism to mobilize multilateral ocean action and amplify collective impacts toward the implementation of SDG 14” | Thursday 12 June 10:30-11:45 | Room 5 (Blue Zone) | Fredrik Haag, Head of Subdivision for Ocean Policy and Pollution Response, IMO |
| IMO "Can shipping save our seas?" Livestream here. | Thursday 12 June 11:00-11.30 | SDG Media Zone | Wendy Watson-Wright, Chair, UN Joint Group of Experts on the Scientific Aspects of Marine Environmental Protection Simon Doran, Chair, Global Industry Alliance for Marine Biosafety Gyorgyi Gurban, Head of Partnerships and Projects, IMO |
| WMO, IOC-UNESCO, IHO, IP Paris, Ifremer, EUMETNET, ECMWF, Mercator Ocean International, BIMCO “Unlocking commercial shipping’s role in global ocean monitoring and services” | Friday 13 June 12:15-13:30 | Room 3 (Blue Zone) | Fredrik Haag, Head of Subdivision for Ocean Policy and Pollution Response, IMO |
IMO side event at UN Ocean Conference
IMO, the Government of France and the Government of Costa Rica, in partnership with FAO and UNDP, are organizing a side event under the theme "Sustainable Shipping: Our ocean | Our obligation | Our opportunity" at the UN Ocean Conference 2025. This event will focus on ocean governance, maritime decarbonization, and sustainable shipping.
Date: Wednesday, 11 June
Time: 8:45 -10:00
Venue: Room 4 Blue Zone
More details about the event here.
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IMO and the Oceans
As the UN agency dedicated to shipping safety and pollution prevention, IMO plays a leading role in protecting these vital resources. Through key conventions, climate and ocean actions and global partnerships, IMO is committed to ensuring the oceans remain healthy and sustainable for generations to come.