Caribbean Biodiversity Fund at UNOC3
Actioning Blue: A Caribbean 30×30 Vision for the Ocean
The Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF) was proud to lead and support several strategic engagements at the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3). Alongside our partners and regional governments, we are driving bold conversations around political coordination, sustainable financing, and equity in ocean governance — all anchored in the Caribbean’s leadership.
A United Caribbean Voice at UNOC3
- No Ocean Declaration without small islands’: Delegates push for inclusion as UN summit nears end
- Securing Our Blue Future: Caribbean Leadership for Global Marine Protection
- 3 Nations and 20 Institutions Launch Global Commitment to Elevate Women in Ocean Leadership – Movement Secures $3.8M GEF Grant
- Caribbean Pushes Ocean Finance to the Forefront at UNOC3
June 9: United in Action – Launch of Actioning Blue
SIDE EVENT:
United in Action: Actioning Blue 30×30 Vision and Launching the Wider Caribbean Ocean Coordination Mechanism
6:00 PM | Art Explorer, Port Lympia
Invitation-only
CBF, the Government of Grenada, OECS, and ProCaribe+ will host a high-level event aboard the Art Explorer to officially launch the Actioning Blue: Caribbean 30×30 Vision for the Ocean Political Declaration. The event will also unveil the regional Ocean Coordination Mechanism (OCM) — an unprecedented step toward aligning political will and coordination for ocean action across 18 countries and 9 regional and international institutions.
This moment marks a bold declaration of unity and ambition — putting the Caribbean at the forefront of global ocean leadership.
Highlights and insights will be shared live across CBF platforms. Follow along using #ActioningBlue
June 11: Unlocking Sustainable Ocean Financing
SIDE EVENT:
Actioning Blue: Unlocking Sustainable Ocean Financing and Enhanced Ocean Coordination for Caribbean SIDS
5:30 PM | Room 5, Blue Zone
This session will explore innovative approaches to ocean financing in the Caribbean — with perspectives from governments, donors, conservation experts, and multilateral institutions. Learn how regional frameworks like the Caribbean Sustainable Finance Architecture are scaling solutions across SIDS.
June 12: An Equitable 30x30
SIDE EVENT:
An Equitable 30×30: Pathways and Practical Approaches to Just Implementation in the Caribbean
5:00 PM | La Baleine Pavilion, Green Zone (ICRI Pavilion)
What does equity look like in marine conservation? This interactive discussion, led by CBF and co-organizers WCS, ICRI, GLISPA, and the Government of Antigua & Barbuda, centers around inclusive, locally informed pathways to achieve the 30×30 target.
CBF at UNOC3 Events Calendar
The Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF) will be actively participating in the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3). This calendar highlights the key events the CBF will be hosting or co-hosting.
