Events

The UNFCCC SBSTA will conduct their annual meeting in June 2025. The SBSTA is one of two permanent subsidiary bodies to the Convention established by the Convention of the Parties (COP)/Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (CMP). It supports the work of the COP, the CMP, and the Parties to the Paris Agreement through the provision of timely information and advice on scientific and technological matters as they relate to the Convention, its Kyoto Protocol, and the Paris Agreement.

The OCEANS Conference is a major forum for scientists, engineers, and end-users throughout the world to present the latest research, ideas, developments, and applications in all areas of Oceanic Engineering systems. OCEANS 2025 Brest program will be built around the theme “Oceans: Infinity is the Limit,” with an emphasis on the impact of climate change in and from the oceans. The technical sessions will provide a review of recent advances in oceanic engineering, science, and technology. See the link for more information.

London Climate Action Week harnesses the unique power of London for global and local climate action. It mobilizes London’s unparalleled ecosystem of climate and non-climate organizations to accelerate global climate action and supports action in London to ensure it acts as a global climate leader.  

The annual convening of the ISA will be critical to developing the regulations around deep sea mining as more countries race to extract polyatomic nodules from the Clarion-Clipperton Zone.

This conference will gather climate experts to discuss the latest developments in research on global climatic tipping points, both in terms of natural science and solution deployment.

The Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) provides a unique opportunity to reform financing at all levels, including to support reform of the international financial architecture. The International Conferences on Financing for Development are the only space where leaders from all governments, along with international and regional organizations, financial and trade institutions, businesses, civil society and the UN System unite at the highest levels, fostering stronger international cooperation.

The 2025 International Temperate Reefs Symposium will be held in Brittany, France, in Brest, from the 1st to the 5th of July. We’re looking forward to a fantastic conference! Look out for more news coming soon on abstract submission, registration, conference venue and field trip options.

Explore the latest updates and scientific advances in marine biodiversity conservation at the MPA in MSP Conference. The conference will cover topics such as MPA planning, climate change effects on marine biodiversity, blue carbon science, and spatial planning benefits.

The Forum meets annually to develop collective responses to regional issues and deliver on a vision for a resilient Pacific Region of peace, harmony, security, social inclusion, and prosperity that ensures all Pacific people can lead free, healthy, and productive lives.

The 80th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 80) will open on Tuesday, 9 September 2025. The first day of the high-level General Debate will be Tuesday, 23 September 2025.