Our Ocean Greece 2024

“Our Ocean, an ocean of potential”

Greece hosted the 9th Our Ocean Conference in April 2024. More than ever before, we need to protect the ocean. We need to realize that the future and wellbeing of the ocean is closely linked with the climate crisis and health, well-being and prosperity of our planet and people. Today we are facing a multitude of ocean- related challenges to which we must find a solution to secure a prosperous future for all. 

Within the 6 main areas of action, Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), Sustainable Blue Economies, Climate Change, Maritime Security, Sustainable Fisheries and Marine Pollution, the 9th Our Ocean Conference specifically addressed four cross-cutting elements: 

• Sustainable Tourism in Coastal Areas and Islands 
• Reduction of Maritime Plastic and Microplastic Pollution 
• Green Shipping 
• Green Transition in the Mediterranean 

The Conference focused on Six Areas of Action, convening partners from across the globe to identify solutions to manage marine resources, increase the ocean’s resilience to climate change and safeguard its health for generations to come. 

The Aquatic Blue Food Coalition at Our Ocean 2024 

The Coalition participated in an event titled “Food security: The role of sustainable aquatic blue foods in the green transition”.  The event addressed the role of healthy oceans, sustainable fisheries and aquaculture in providing healthy nutritious food, thus contributing to the health of both people and planet, as well as delivering on the green transition. 

The lead organization was the European Bureau for Conservation and Development. 

The co-organizers were the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), The Global Action Network, Norway, International Coalition of Fisheries Associations (ICFA), Federation of European Aquaculture Producers (FEAP), Hellenic Aquaculture Producers Organization (HAPO). 

Read the official side event summary here.