Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi Ocean Institute will host its first international Ocean Conference, titled “ ” on , starting at at the Zayed Theatre on the Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi Campus. This conference underscores the university’s commitment to address environmental burning issues using a multidisciplinary approach and to engage the community in the global reflection on ocean preservation and sustainability. Held in the lead to the UN Ocean Conference 2025 that will take place in France in June 2025, the conference is also the inaugural event of the University’s Ocean Institute that was launched at COP28.
In line with the national agenda for sustainability of the UAE, France, and Costa Rica, it also contributes to the advancement of the UN Sustainable Development Goal 14 Life below water. The conference acts as a venue to regroup international experts, leaders & researchers shaping the ocean conversation. On this occasion, the Ocean Institute of Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi will outline its development plan for the next few years.
Opening remarks will be delivered by distinguished guests, including and Keynote speeches will be given by and Panels will be moderated byAshok Adicéam, Deputy Ambassador Ocean – French Gov Deputy Special envoy to French President – UN Ocean Conference, Nice 2025, and Admiral Christophe Prazuck, Director of the Ocean Institute and former chief of the French Navy. These panels & presentations will delve into topics such as ocean .