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Our Ocean Conference 2026

  • The Our Ocean Conference is a major international platform that brings together governments, businesses, NGOs and academic institutions to drive ocean-related action and commitments.
  • It was launched in 2014 by the U.S. Department of State and former U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry.

Key Focus Areas

The conference focuses on six critical areas: 

  • Marine protected areas.
  • Sustainable blue economy
  • Climate change
  • Maritime security
  • Sustainable fisheries
  • Marine pollution.

Nature of the Conference

The Our Ocean Conference is by invitation only and is extended to high-level representatives from governments, NGOs, international groups, academia and private sector organisations who intend to make ambitious commitments for ocean protection.

Secretariat

  • The Secretariat is hosted by the Ocean Program at the World Resources Institute (WRI). 
    • It supports capacity building and knowledge sharing through technical assistance and commitment tracking, aiming to improve the ‘institutional memory’ of the event from year to year.

11th Our Ocean Conference, 2026

  • Edition: 11th Our Ocean Conference
  • Year: 2026
  • Host: Kenya
  • Venue: Mombasa, Kenya
  • Dates: 16–18 June 2026
  • Theme: Our Ocean, Our Heritage, Our Future
  • Significance: For the first time, the conference was held in Africa, underscoring the continent’s pivotal role in shaping the future of sustainable ocean governance.

FAQs 

1. What is Our Ocean Conference?

The Our Ocean Conference is a major international platform that brings together governments, businesses, NGOs and academic institutions to drive ocean-related action and commitments.

2. When was Our Ocean Conference launched?

Our Ocean Conference was launched in 2014 by the U.S. Department of State and former U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry.

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