Ocean & Coasts programme

The UNU Ocean & Coasts Programme, a new initiative designed to strengthen international cooperation at the intersection of science, public policy and multilateral action on ocean and coastal issues. It supports the prefiguration of a future UNU institute in France dedicated to oceans and coasts, while already mobilising partnerships, ideas and activities at the intersection of science and policy.

About the programme

Latest News

Deep sea bed

Discussion Paper

Keeping Options Open in the Deep Ocean

21 Oct 2026

News

World Ocean Day: UNU Paris Joins a Week of Ocean Action

On the occasion of World Ocean Day, UNU Paris joined a dynamic week of events and dialogue on ocean governance in Paris.

10 Jun 2026

News

UNU Paris Contributes to Post-UNOC3 Dialogue on Ocean Governance

On 2 June 2026, UNU Paris joined a conference reflecting on ocean protection and governance after the Third UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3).

03 Jun 2026

Article

What is the UN Oceans Conference and How Does it Help Achieve SDG14?

The UN Oceans Conference will convene from 9–13 June in Nice, France. Learn about what it is and how it aims to protect our oceans.

06 Jun 2025

Front page Leaflet UNU Ocean Institute

UNU Paris Ocean & Coast programme leaflet

External Briefing Document for Strategic Partners
English Leaflet

Contact

To learn more about the initiative or explore possible forms of cooperation, please contact:

Aurelien Maleuvre
Outreach and Partnerships - United Nations University in Paris
Email: aurelien.maleuvre@unu.edu / Tel: +33 (0)6 65 77 07 90