UNOC3: mobilizing for scientific diplomacy for the oceans

Mobilized in the spaces dedicated to official negotiations (blue zone), in the spaces dedicated to civil society (green zone), as well as on the University campuses dedicated to the event, Université Côte d'Azur has a cross-cutting vision based on science and cooperation between all players, in the service of joint action in favor of the conservation and sustainable use of the oceans.Université Côte d'Azur's cross-disciplinary vision is based on science and cooperation between all players, in the service of joint action for the conservation and sustainable use of the oceans.

Research at the heart of scientific and diplomatic exchanges

Université Côte d'Azur is an official partner of the One Ocean Science Congress (OOSC), a scientific summit organized from June 3 to 6 ahead of the negotiations. The aim of the congress is to lay the scientific foundations for future political decisions. Scientists from all disciplines, as well as many young researchers, are taking an active part in the congress.

President Jeanick Brisswalter is heading the Université Côte d'Azur delegation to the United Nations summit (UNOC3) from June 9 to 13, where two of our scientists, Jean-Christophe Martin, a specialist in the international law of the sea, will be attending.cialiste de droit international de la mer, and Cécile Sabourault, Vice-Présidente Développement International et Europe and Director of the ECOSEAS marine ecology laboratory. Their participation testifies to Université Côte d'Azur's recognized expertise in major marine issues.

In line with its strategy at recent Conferences of the Parties (COP), Université Côte d'Azur is using science as a lever for global diplomacy, consolidating its role in adaptation and sustainable development.le in adaptation and mitigation in connection with the socio-environmental transition, on its territory, in the Mediterranean and beyond. On these issues, Université Côte d'Azur is also committed to the Ocean Climate Platform and IPOS, of which it is an active member.
In order to ensure an inclusive representation at this global event, Université Côte d'Azur is supporting the hosting and participation of several of its partners (scientific or civil society), particularly from southern countries (East Africa, Central America).

A rich public program rooted in local communities

Both in the Green Zone and on its campuses, Université Côte d'Azur offers a series of events open to all, in a variety of formats: popularization conferences, screenings, debates, workshops, artistic performances... Our strong links with Costa Rica, the country co-hosting UNOC3 alongside France, through partnerships with several Costa Rican universities, give rise to a number of highlights during UNOC3.

Some of the University's highlights

• UNOC3 Conference: What dialogue for a sustainable future?

Université Côte d'Azur organizes an exchange on scientific and political cooperation for ocean conservation. This UNOC Green Zone event takes place on June 6 at the Grand Château de Valrose.

• Launch of the International Network of Marine Universities

Université Côte d'Azur co-organizes the launch of the International Network of Marine Universities, designed to strengthen scientific cooperation, joint training and common advocacy for ocean preservation.

• Coalition of Coastal Cities and Regions Summit

Representatives from Université Côte d'Azur actively participate in the summit to share scientific findings with public decision-makers. Université Côte d'Azur is co-signatory of "La Voix des Méditerranéens", an international declaration in favor of coastal resilience.

• Young people committed to the ocean" manifesto

Université Côte d'Azur is a partner of the "Jeunes Engagés pour l'Océan" congress, alongside IFREMER, Métropole Nice Côte d'Azur and the "Les Petits Débrouillards" association. At an official event, the young people will present their proposals for better ocean conservation.

• The UNOC3 in Nice, and afterwards? Crossed perspectives for the Ocean

Université Côte d'Azur is organizing a closing event for UNOC3, entitled "Restitution, perspectives et mobilisation de la communauté d'Université Côte d'Azur". It takes place on July 2 at the Grand Théâtre de Valrose. Find out more and register

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