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A decade to act. Let’s shift toward a regenerative blue economy, rooted in science and respect for nature. 🌊 After an inspiring 16th Monaco Blue Initiative, next stop: the BEFF, on June 7–8 in Monaco — turning ideas into concrete action. As Robert Calcagno, CEO of the Oceanographic Institute of Monaco, reminded us in his closing remarks: “The time for reflection is over - now is the time for action." Robyn Curnow #BEFF #BlueEconomy #UNOC3 #OceanAction #MBI2025

MBI SESSION UPDATES 2025 🌊 10th Our Ocean Conference: Our Ocean, Our Actions At the 16th Monaco Blue Initiative, Mr. KIM Sungbum, Deputy Minister for Marine Policy (Republic of Korea), reaffirmed Korea’s commitment to ocean protection. The 10th Our Ocean Conference will take place in Busan from April 28 to 30, featuring: 🔹 Youth Leadership Summit: Empowering young ocean leaders to shape the future. 🔹 Green Shipping & Shipbuilding Business Summit: Advancing eco-friendly maritime solutions. 🔹 78 side events: Covering key topics like plastic pollution, the blue economy, AI in conservation, and more. 👉 The goal: inspire bold action and global cooperation to protect our ocean. 💙 #OurOcean2025 #BlueEconomy #SustainableOceans #OceanInnovation During the update session, Olivier Poivre d'Arvor, Special Envoy of the French President of the Republic for the United Nations Ocean Conference, highlighted the key milestones ahead: 🌍 UNOC 2025: Nice Prepares with Renewed Ambition! 🔹 BEFF in Monaco: A key moment to mobilize finance and innovation for ocean sustainability. 🔹 BBNJ Agreement: Securing 60 ratifications for high seas protection. 🔹 Adapting to rising sea levels: Nice will showcase concrete solutions. 🔹 One Ocean Science Congress: Highlighting the crucial role of science in ocean governance. 👥 65 heads of state expected to lay the foundation for the first-ever Ocean COP. #UNOC2025 #Nice2025 #BBNJ #OceanCOP #OneOceanScience #BEFF #OceanAction 🔬 One Ocean Science Congress: Science at the Heart of Ocean Action Mr. François Houllier (Ifremer) emphasized that without scientific knowledge, protecting the ocean and building a sustainable blue economy is impossible. 🔹 A key moment for science and policy, just before UNOC 2025. 🔹 10 critical themes aligned with global agreements, from the Paris Agreement to the Global Plastics Treaty. 🔹 1,800+ attendees, 500 presentations, 700 posters, and a multilingual team amplifying insights. 👉 With science at the core of decision-making, the OOS Congress will drive momentum for a sustainable ocean future. 💙 Robyn Curnow #OneOceanScience #OceanAction #ScienceForPolicy #UNOC2025 #BlueEconomy

🌊 Financing SDG14: Perspectives from Finance, Business, and Philanthropy As SDG14 (“Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources”) remains one of the least funded goals, this session brought together key voices to explore concrete ways to shift the tide and scale up financial support. 🎤 Moderated by Robyn Curnow, the panel featured diverse insights and initiatives aimed at unlocking capital from banks, corporations, institutions, and philanthropy: 🔹 Sylvie Goulard introduced the work of the International Advisory Panel on Biodiversity Credits (IAPB), highlighting the inclusion of marine ecosystems and the challenges of measuring marine biodiversity. 🔹 Frederik Paulsen reflected on the barriers to engaging philanthropy, tensions between sustainability and geoengineering, and the shrinking influence of multilateral bodies. 🔹 Laurence Pessez (BNP Paribas) showcased bold action: €4B for biodiversity, a dedicated blue economy fund, shipping transition finance, and marine-focused research funding. 🔹 Olivier Raybaud (SWEN Capital Partners) emphasized the role of blue startups in restoring ocean health, and the importance of linking science with impact investing — notably through the 1000 Ocean Startups coalition. 🔹 Marisa Drew (Standard Chartered Bank) shared her experience with Debt-for-Nature Swaps, the BackBlue platform, and how large corporations can integrate nature-based solutions into strategy and operations. 💡 A shared message: Solutions exist — what we need now is to finance them at scale, through bold collaboration across public, private, and philanthropic sectors. Robyn Curnow #SDG14 #FinanceForOcean #BlueEconomy #MBI2025 #OceanAction #Sustainability #BlueFinance #BackBlue #NatureBasedSolutions #UNOC3

🔥 Fireside Chats – Finance, Trade & Ocean Action On the occasion of #MBI2025, two high-level exchanges highlighted essential levers for achieving SDG14: financial mobilization and the regulation of fishing subsidies. 🌊 Guillaume Sainteny, President of Plan Bleu (UNEP/MAP), presented a new report dedicated to the financial needs for SDG14 in the Mediterranean. 💡 Objective: to fill the financing gap, better align public and private investments, and make the Mediterranean a model for other ocean regions. He also stressed the need to stop toxic subsidies. ⚖️ Angela Paolini ELLARD, Deputy Director-General of the WTO, revisited the historic 2022 Agreement on fisheries subsidies. 💬 A key text for limiting overfishing, preserving marine resources and guaranteeing food security. Next step: ratification by Member States and adoption of additional measures to combat overcapacity. 🔑 Two interventions that serve as a reminder that finance and regulation are essential pillars of a sustainable ocean future. Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco Gouvernement Monaco ROLEX Robyn Curnow #SDG14 #FinanceForOcean #BlueEconomy #SustainableFishing #BluePlan #WTO #MBI2025 #FishingSubsidies #Mediterranean #UNOC3 #OceanAction

🌊 Bridging Science and Policy for Ocean Action Just weeks ahead of the One Ocean Science Congress, this session explored how to strengthen the dialogue between scientists and decision-makers — political, economic, and institutional — to drive effective strategies for the conservation, management, and restoration of marine ecosystems, from coasts to the deep sea. 🎙️ Moderated by Robyn Curnow, the panel featured leading voices from across the globe: 🔹 Dr. David Obura (IPBES) shared insights from the Nexus Assessment on ocean-linked solutions that connect nature, economy, and society. 🔹 Prof. Heather Koldewey (ZSL) called for more accessible science, better communication, and stronger engagement between researchers and policymakers. 🔹 Dr. Hyi-Seung Lee (Korea Institute of Ocean Science & Technology (KIOST)) emphasized the power of cutting-edge technologies and international cooperation to inform policy. 🔹 Dr. Philippe Charvis (IRD) presented the BRIDGES program, focusing on sustainable fisheries and deep-sea research rooted in local knowledge. 🔹 Mr. Olivier Le Nezet (CNPMEM) highlighted the importance of participatory science, robust data, and inclusive management to ensure ocean health and sustainable fisheries. 💡 The message was clear: to meet today’s ocean challenges, science must inform policy — and policy must embrace science. Collaboration, inclusivity, and action are the way forward. Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco Gouvernement Monaco ROLEX Robyn Curnow #OneOceanScience #OceanPolicy #ScienceToAction #MBI2025 #BlueEconomy #MarineConservation #DeepOcean #SDG14 #UNOC3

🌊 Full speed ahead to the Blue Economy and Finance Forum! As part of the #MonacoBlueInitiative, a dedicated session provided an update on the ambitions and key outcomes of the Blue Economy and Finance Forum (BEFF), which will take place on June 7–8, 2025 in Monaco — just ahead of World Ocean Day and in the lead-up to the United Nations Ocean Conference (#UNOC3). 🎤 Moderated by Robyn Curnow, the panel brought together: 🔹 Robert Calcagno (Oceanographic Institute of Monaco), BEFF co-organizer, who revisited the origins of the Forum — born from a desire to better engage private and financial actors in ocean protection. 🔹 Olivier Wenden (Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation), also a BEFF co-organizer, who presented the Forum’s key sessions, highlighting innovation and tangible, scalable solutions. 🔹 Pascal Lamy, BEFF Co-Chair and Chair of the Starfish Mission Board, who stressed the need for both existing and new financial flows to support SDG14. 🔹 Ilana Seid, Ambassador of Palau to the UN and a powerful voice for Small Island Developing States, shared an integrated vision of how governments, the private sector, and philanthropists can work together to build an inclusive and resilient blue economy. 💡 Key takeaways? 👉 A call to policymakers to actively and sustainably commit. 👉 A call to the private and finance sectors to invest, innovate, and fully engage in this transition. 🔎 Next step: making BEFF a springboard for bold, concrete, and systemic financial commitments for the ocean — aligned with science, communities, and climate justice. Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco Gouvernement Monaco ROLEX Robyn Curnow #BEFF2025 #BlueEconomy #FinanceForOcean #MBI2025 #OceanAction #UNOC3 #SDG14 #BlueInnovation #InvestInTheOcean

🌊 Towards a Regenerative Blue Economy: Restore, Innovate, Include. From overexploited oceans to thriving ecosystems, speakers at the Monaco Blue Initiative called for a shift in mindset. It’s no longer just about preserving—it’s about regenerating. Through science, innovative finance (like blue bonds and blended capital), cutting-edge technologies, and strong local engagement, a new path is emerging. 👉 Investing in nature, sharing knowledge, empowering coastal communities, and aligning policy, research, and markets are key to building a blue economy that is both prosperous and resilient. 🎤 With inspiring insights from: Daniel Hooft (Kelp Blue, The Netherlands), on nature-based ocean regeneration and community-driven impact Daniela V. Fernandez (Sustainable Ocean Alliance, USA), on finance and tech as drivers of rapid transition Bertrand Charron (Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Council, UK), highlighting the need for robust ESG KPIs in sustainable aquaculture Barkha Mossaë (IUCN & Edinburgh Ocean Leaders, Mauritius/Kenya), advocating for equity, inclusion, and African leadership in ocean governance 💡 Africa and the next generation are not just participants - they are leaders and co-creators of the future ocean economy. 🌐 Let’s make the regenerative blue economy the new standard. Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco Gouvernement Monaco ROLEX Robyn Curnow #BlueEconomy #OceanInnovation #Regeneration #ImpactInvesting #MonacoBlueInitiative #OceanJustice #BBNJ #BlueLeadership

🌊 The urgency to act for the ocean has never been greater. On March 24th, at #MBI2025, H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco reminded us of the critical need for cooperation between political leaders, scientists, and economic actors to protect and sustainably manage our ocean. In today’s uncertain global context, a series of major events lies ahead — including the Blue Economy and Finance Forum this June in Monaco and the 3rd UN Ocean Conference in Nice. These are key opportunities to build momentum and drive meaningful action. 💡 The blue economy and finance sectors have a vital role to play in transforming our systems at scale. 🎯 The path is clear, the journey is long — but together, we move forward. Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco Gouvernement Monaco ROLEX Robyn Curnow #OceanAction #BlueEconomy #MonacoBlueInitiative #PrinceAlbertII #Sustainability #FinanceForOcean #MBI2025 #BEFF2025