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The UN Climate Change - Events hosted the first session of the informal consultations for the Ocean Dialogue 2025, focusing on integrating ocean-based solutions into climate action. The meeting was co-led by Ur Linas from Belgium and Ambassador Kandi, who facilitated discussions on ocean-related climate dialogue preparation for the upcoming COP 30. Key areas of discussion included the integration of ocean measures into national climate strategies (NDCs), ocean-based adaptation efforts, and enhancing synergies between climate, biodiversity, and ocean processes. Participants emphasized the importance of actionable outcomes, science-based dialogue, and the need for collaboration among various stakeholders, including non-state actors and international bodies. Aligning ocean efforts with the Global Stocktake and ensuring effective participation of responsible delegates and negotiators in future dialogues were also highlighted.
The first session of the Ocean Dialogue 2025 brought together international stakeholders aimed at aligning ocean-based climate solutions in preparation for COP 30. The session was facilitated by Ur Linas from Belgium and Ambassador Kandi, who spearheaded discussions on integrating ocean measures into climate action plans, emphasizing the synchronization of these efforts with national and global policy objectives.
During the consultation, participants discussed the significance of prioritizing ocean-based actions in climate strategies, emphasizing the integration of these measures into Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). Additionally, the dialogue highlighted the importance of bridging the gap between ocean conservation and climate adaptation, ensuring that ocean health and sustainability are considered in global climate policies.
Attendees also focused on the need for enhanced synergies between climate, biodiversity, and ocean frameworks. The collaborative discussions aimed at producing actionable outcomes through a science-based approach, underlining the importance of engaging both state and non-state actors to effectively operationalize the ideas presented during the dialogue.