Blue Education for a Sustainable and Resilient Society
9 Jun 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:30pm

UNOC3 Blue Zone side event, Room 2
9 June 2025, 12:15-13:30 CET
Please note: This is a Blue Zone-accredited event. Participants must already have valid UN Ocean Conference Blue Zone accreditation to access the venue. We are not able to offer sponsorship or accreditation. There is no need to register for this event, as seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Since seating is limited, we suggest arriving at the venue early to reserve a spot.
AGENDA
12:15-12:20
Opening Remarks
H.E. Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO
12:20-12:45
High-Level Segment
Reflections on national efforts and the importance of ocean literacy and education. Speakers include:
- H.E. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, President of Brazil (tbc)
- H.E. Agnès Pannier-Runacher, French Minister for Ecological Transition
- H.E. Romina Pourmokhtari, Swedish Minister for Climate and Environment
- H.E. Marlo L. Iringan, Undersecretary for Local Government, Philippines
- H.E. Taivini Teai, Minister of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Environment of French Polynesia
12:45-13:25
Expert Panel Discussion on Ocean Literacy Inspiring Practices Worldwide
Featuring:
- Dr. Mona Nemer, Chief Science Advisor of Canada
- Prof. Ronaldo Christofoletti, Brazil – UNESCO Chair of the IOC Group of Experts on Ocean Literacy
- Mr. Lorenzo Bertelli, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility, Prada Group
- Mr. Olivier Thibault, French Biodiversity Agency (OFB)
- Ms Delilah Al Khudhairy, Director Maritime Policy and Blue Economy DG-MARE or Mr Kestutis SADAUSKAS, Deputy Director-General DG-MARE
Moderated by: Naka Kondo (The Economist)
13:25-13:30
Closing Remarks
Vidar Helgesen, Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (UNESCO-IOC)