United Nations World Oceans Day 2020 Virtual Event

The United Nations celebrates World Oceans Day every year on 8 June. Every 8 June, we have an opportunity to raise global awareness of the benefits humankind derives from the ocean and our individual and collective duty to use its resources sustainably. Future generations will also depend on the ocean for their livelihoods!

Aquariums, science centers and research institutions, NGOs, communities and governments all around the world mobilize millions of people around events big and small.

Join us for the United Nations World Oceans Day virtual event in celebration of the 2020 theme, Innovation for a Sustainable Ocean.

Produced in partnership with the non-profit organization Oceanic Global, UN World Oceans Day 2020 will be a day-long event featuring keynote speeches, panels, and presentations with leading ocean voices including:

Cara Delevingne; Jean-Michel Cousteau; Sylvia Earle; Forbi Perise Eyong Nyosai; Bill McKibben; Gayatri Reksodihardjo – Lilley; Lilly Platt; and UNEP's Global Goodwill Ambassador Ellie Goulding. 

Find more information and join here. 

Schedule 10am - 5pm EDT

Opening Remarks 10:00AM

The State of the Ocean 10:15AM

Speakers will provide an overview of the state of the ocean and highlight the inter-linkages of the problems we face, as well as opportunities we can harness.

"Spotlight Solutions" for the Ocean 10:45AM

This segment spotlights current projects offering innovative solutions that address the themes of the eight interactive dialogues of the 2020 UN Ocean Conference.

The Cousteaus: A Multigenerational Conversation on Ocean Exploration 11:40PM

The Cousteaus will provide a multigenerational perspective on our evolving understanding of the ocean across time, highlighting certain innovations in science and exploration that have shaped our relationship with the ocean.

OceanX: Science, Technology and Deep Sea Exploration 12:00PM

The segment will highlight exciting developments in the world of science, technology and exploration, with a particular focus on deep sea exploration, opportunities for future discoveries and the rapid progress in this field.

UN World Oceans Day Photo Competition Winners 12:20PM

Announcement of the finalists and winners of the 2020 UN World Oceans Day Photo Competition.

Remarks: Ellie Goulding

The Blue Economy and Private Sector Impact 12:45PM

This panel discussion will shed light on how the private sector is engaging communities to develop solutions for a healthy ocean.

Communities Innovating for a Sustainable Ocean 1:40PM

Panelists will provide examples of community-driven innovative approaches to effecting positive change in our relation with the ocean, highlighting key lessons learned.

Youth Driving Innovation 2:40PM

Youth from around the world will share their solutions to drive innovation, engage their community and bridge generational gaps for a healthy and sustainable ocean.

World Ocean Week Remarks

A Concert For The Ocean 3:40PM