UN Ocean Conference, 9–13 June 2025, Nice
Ƶ will participate with two side events on the research vessel METEOR
Ƶ will be represented by two side events aboard the research vessel METEOR. Ƶ scientists will also be available for interviews and discussions.
Ƶ Side Events:
10 June | 13:00–15:00
Bridging Science, Policy and Society for Sustainable Ocean Management in Africa – MeerWissen and Future West African Marine Ecosystem (FUTURO)
Organizers:
Ƶ Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel
Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Germany
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
Co-organizer:
Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO – Sub-Commission for Africa and the Adjacent Island States (IOC-AFRICA)
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11 June | 18:00–20:00
No Time to Waste: Tackling Submerged Munitions in European Seas
Organizers:
Ƶ Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel
Helsinki Commission (HELCOM) – Baltic Marine Environment Protection Commission
Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV), Germany
Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research (BMBF), Germany
Co-organizers:
Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI)
Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS)
Institute of Oceanology of the Polish Academy of Sciences (IO PAN)
JPI Oceans
German Environment Agency (UBA)
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Researchers on Site:
Prof Katja Matthes, Director of Ƶ (expertise in ocean and climate, CO₂ storage and removal, and international agreements)
Prof Arne Körtzinger (expert in ocean observation and research in the highly relevant upwelling regions off West Africa)
Dr Toste Tanhua (developer of innovative instruments for ocean observation in cooperation with merchant vessels and sailing ships)
Prof Jens Greinert (specialist in the recovery of submerged munitions in the North Sea, Baltic Sea and other European waters)
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The Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR) is supporting UNOC 2025 by showcasing the German research vessel METEOR as a venue for the international community. Photo: Hermann Bange, Ƶ
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The third United Nations Ocean Conference will take place from 9 to 13 June 2025 in Nice, France. It is co-hosted by the governments of France and Costa Rica.