Solution hubs / Side events
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Sailing and hydrogen, maritime routes for decarbonisation — this session addresses sustainable shipping through innovative propulsion methods. The Monaco Hydrogen Alliance will unveil Waves of Change: The Future of Hydrogen Mobility in Coastal Areas.
High-level initiative launching corporate engagement toward ocean protection. The "Business in Ocean" program brings together companies across sectors committed to systemic ocean change while remaining competitive.
Protecting Earth's Climate Refugia — addressing the fourth global mass coral bleaching event affecting 84% of reefs across 82 countries. Explores reef-positive enterprises and blended finance strategies for capital mobilization in SIDS.
Ten cutting-edge ventures showcase ocean-based industry transformations — spanning sustainable aquaculture, green shipping, and marine restoration. Dual-pitch format combines visionary storytelling with strategic insight.
Coastal climate resilience as foundational blue economy asset. Sessions examine investable pathways, cross-sector partnerships, and emerging financial instruments supporting long-term economic returns.
Innovative financial mechanisms ensuring long term health of our oceans — highlighting sustainable financing for biodiversity targets and the "30 x 30" commitment. Global perspectives from Mediterranean, Caribbean, South American, Asian, and African regions.
MENA Blue Finance Leadership Think-tank convening regional stakeholders on coastal resilience investments. Launches the MENA Blue Economies for Coastal Resilience Programme and Maritime Biodiversity & Ocean Health Roadmap.
Showcasing indicators measuring human activities' ocean health impact. Explores how methodologies support innovative financial instruments like biodiversity certificates.
Shaping a Sustainable Future for Seaweed in a Regenerative Blue Economy — addressing seaweed's potential for climate resilience, food security, and sustainable livelihoods. Introduces the "Seaweed Breakthrough" and a proposed UN Seaweed Task Force.
One Ocean Finance: Financing a Regenerative & Sustainable Blue Economy — addressing the estimated $175 billion annual SDG 14 finance gap. Two sessions explore private sector innovation and inclusive financial systems.
An Ocean Tourism Pact: towards a Sustainable Blue Future — aligning tourism agendas with marine ecosystem management. Catalyzes political momentum among public-private stakeholders.
An alliance of investors and philanthropies to unlock new opportunities for the Ocean — uniting public development banks, private investors, and philanthropic organizations toward marine ecosystem restoration.
Bridging the gap between ocean-focused innovation and large-scale investment — ORRAA, Builders Vision, WEF, and Katapult demonstrate investable ocean solutions from inception through market scaling.
Tackling Plastic Pollution and promoting circularity with finance — exploring plastic pollution financial risks and innovative solutions. Between 2025–2040, $1.5 trillion public expenditure and $15.4 trillion private investment needed.
Setting Sail to Blue Port & Shipping — exploring port transformation and shipping sustainability. Session presents New Energies Coalition Study findings on transition costs.
Financing the Future of Coastal Communities: Scaling Solutions for Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture — examining government, philanthropic, and private investor alignment for community-led ocean solutions.
From Vision to Investment: Financing the Sustainable Ocean Economy — launching "Ocean Finance for the Sustainable Ocean Economy" working paper and "Ocean Investment Protocol." Government enablement and private capital mobilization.
Working with 800+ members developing 300+ ocean products, processes, and services. Showcases remote sensing and in-situ monitoring innovations enabling better, faster, safer and cheaper ocean observation.
Mainstreaming Sustainable Blue Finance for a Regenerative and Sustainable Blue Economy — discussing best practices and de-risking approaches. Emphasizes insurance sector's role through parametric insurance and regenerative finance.
Empowering Pacific Blue Finance Initiatives for Global Benefits — stewarding the "Blue Pacific Continent" across 22 Pacific Island Countries. Commits to sustainably managing 100% and protecting 30% of Blue Pacific.