COP30 Panel. Climate and Biodiversity Action: Integrated Opportunities for Big Ocean States

New analysis from the UNSW Centre for Sustainable Development Reform reveals that countries are dramatically scaling up their ocean-climate ambitions. The 72 new or updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) submitted ahead of COP30 contain 461 ocean-based climate actions (ocean-based aligned targets, policies, and measure), a remarkable 71% increase from the previous round. 

Join us at the COP30 Virtual Ocean Pavilion as we launch this analysis and explore what it means for climate and biodiversity action over the next few years.

Panellists from Big Ocean States will: 

• Unpack how these new commitments could shape priorities for three pivotal upcoming events: the 2026 Ocean-Climate Dialogue, UNFCCC COP31, and CBD COP17 
• Identify concrete implementation priorities and untapped opportunities for investment and collaboration over the coming years 
• Explore how ocean accounts can serve as a foundational data framework for tracking progress 

This event is organised by the UNSW Centre for Sustainable Development Reform and will take place as a virtual presentation and panel discussion during the COP30 Virtual Ocean Pavilion (3-21 November 2025). These events are part of the UN Climate Change Conference will take place in Belém, Brazil from 10-21 November 2025.

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