Meetings Coverage and Press Releases

Nice Conference Adopts Declaration Underscoring Vital Importance of Ocean to Life on Our Planet, Essential Role in Mitigating Climate Change

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Nice Conference Adopts Declaration Underscoring Vital Importance of Ocean to Life on Our Planet, Essential Role in Mitigating Climate Change

NICE, FRANCE, 13 June — After a week of deliberation and discussion, the United Nations Ocean Conference today by consensus adopted a political declaration titled “Our ocean, our future: united for urgent action”, stressing that the ocean plays an essential role in mitigating the adverse effects of climate change.

Ramiz Alakbarov of Azerbaijan Appointed Deputy Special Coordinator, Resident Coordinator, Office of UN Special Coordinator for Middle East Peace Process

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Ramiz Alakbarov of Azerbaijan Appointed Deputy Special Coordinator, Resident Coordinator, Office of UN Special Coordinator for Middle East Peace Process

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Ramiz Alakbarov of Azerbaijan as his new Deputy Special Coordinator and Resident Coordinator, Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process.

In Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction, No Single State Bears Sovereignty and All Share Responsibility, Says Speaker, at Panel

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In Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction, No Single State Bears Sovereignty and All Share Responsibility, Says Speaker, at Panel

NICE, FRANCE, 13 June — The “constitution of the ocean” has offered a stable — yet flexible — legal architecture for that domain, speakers at the final panel of the 2025 UN Ocean Conference said today, as they identified the need for more regulations and protections in areas ranging from the deep seabed to the human rights of ocean defenders.

Panel Underscores Untapped Potential of Aquatic Food Systems to Tackle Multiple Sustainable Development Goals, including Ending Hunger, Protecting Ocean

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Panel Underscores Untapped Potential of Aquatic Food Systems to Tackle Multiple Sustainable Development Goals, including Ending Hunger, Protecting Ocean

NICE, FRANCE, 13 June — With just “six harvest seasons” left to meet global targets on hunger and ocean sustainability, leading scientists and policymakers gathered for the ninth panel discussion of the 2025 UN Ocean Conference to spotlight the need to recognize the transformative role of sustainable aquatic foods in ending poverty and achieving food security.

Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General

Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General

The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs warns that a complete collapse of Internet and data services is paralysing aid operations across Gaza. This is reportedly not a routine outage — but a total failure of Gaza’s digital infrastructure — and most agencies are largely cut off from teams on the ground.

General Assembly Adopts Resolution Demanding Israel Immediately End Blockade of Gaza, Open All Border Crossings, Ensure Aid Reaches Palestinian Civilian Population

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General Assembly Adopts Resolution Demanding Israel Immediately End Blockade of Gaza, Open All Border Crossings, Ensure Aid Reaches Palestinian Civilian Population

The General Assembly today demanded that Israel, the occupying Power, immediately end the blockade in Gaza, open all border crossings and ensure that aid reaches the Palestinian civilian population throughout the Gaza Strip immediately and at scale.

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