The Sea Road to 30% Protection and Beyond

​Target three of the global biodiversity framework includes the ambition to effectively protect at least 30% of the ocean by 2030. This event celebrates some of the Pacific countries and communities that are showing hugely ambitious and inspiring leadership on this journey.

​With guest speakers, Maximiliano Bello, Blue Marine Foundation, Dr. Sylvia Earle, Mission Blue, HE Carmen dos Santos, Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Angola, HE Maisa Rojas, Minister of Environment, Chile, HE Jordy Chan, Minister of Marine Transport, French Polynesia, Ms. Jóna Þórey Pétursdóttir, Advisor, Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate, Iceland, Mr. Philip Nugent, Director General of EU and International Affairs, Department of Climate Energy and Environment, Ireland, HE Fatafehi Fakafanua, Lord Speaker of Parliament, Tonga, Mr. Javier Diaz, Nature Specialist Advisor, Ministry of Health, Environment and Nature, Curaçao, Ngati Kuri, Aotearoa, Juan Fernandez Community, Koro Nui o te Vaikava o Rapa Nui, Nainoa Thomspon, CEO, Polynesian Voyaging Society,

​Hosted by the government of French Polynesia in partnership with Blue Marine Foundation, Pew Bertarelli Ocean Legacy and Island Conservation.