Our Ocean Conference 2026

Our Ocean Conference 2026 is a global ocean policy and action forum that will take place in Mombasa, Kenya, from 16 to 18 June 2026. The official site presents it as a major international platform for protecting and conserving the ocean, with the 2026 edition listed under the theme “Our Ocean, Our Heritage, Our Future.” Since 2014, the conference says it has mobilized more than 2,900 commitments worth about $169 billion, underscoring its role as an action-oriented platform rather than only a discussion forum. 

Purpose and Objectives

The primary purpose of the conference is to support the global effort to protect the ocean and advance the goal of protecting 30 percent of the ocean by 2030. The official site frames the event as a critical step in safeguarding people, climate, and biodiversity, while using commitments as a mechanism for turning international dialogue into measurable action. 

Key Activities

The conference is organised around core ocean action areas, including Marine Protected Areas, Sustainable Blue Economies, Climate Change, Maritime Security, Sustainable Fisheries, and Marine Pollution. The official site also states that the conference is invitation only and is extended to high-level representatives from governments, NGOs, international groups, academia, and private sector organisations that intend to make ambitious commitments for ocean protection. 

Significance

The event is significant because it links global ocean governance with concrete commitments across conservation, fisheries, pollution, climate, and maritime security. Its long-running format and commitment-tracking model give it a distinctive role in the international ocean agenda, helping carry momentum from one host country to the next while maintaining focus on implementation. 

Expected Outcomes

Our Ocean Conference 2026 is expected to generate new commitments, strengthen collaboration among governments and non-state actors, and support further progress on ocean protection and sustainable ocean use. Based on the official framing, the event is intended to advance practical action that benefits biodiversity, climate resilience, and coastal and marine communities.

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