Aware of the critical need to elevate global commitments for the protection of the oceans for future generations, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is organizing the 3rd edition of the United Nations Conference on the Oceans (UNOC-3) in June 2025, in Nice, France.
In preparation for this global event, the Kingdom of Morocco is organizing with substantive support from the United Nations, an African consultation in preparation for the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference on the 09th of October 2024 in Tangier, to ensure Africa voices are heard in the global dialogue. This consultation aims to align African member States priorities with the global agenda, create African momentum, while strengthening inclusive governance of marine spaces and taking into account the specificities of Africa, as well as uniting continental efforts to address crucial ocean issues collectively and effectively. This represents a strategic opportunity for Africa, for sustainable and inclusive development, and a profound reform of cooperation mechanisms towards greater solidarity..