COP29 Virtual Ocean Pavilion

Welcome to the COP29 Virtual Ocean Pavilion!

This free online platform is dedicated to raising the visibility of the ocean and showcasing why the ocean matters in climate negotiations and to all life on our planet. It aims to democratize the ocean at COPs and promote unity and inclusivity, whilst increasing knowledge, commitment, and action for the ocean-climate nexus at key events during the UN Climate Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan from 6 – 22 November 2024. It is also a key tool in increasing transparency and equitable access to climate discussions and information.

Aims of the Pavilion

Building on the momentum of past Virtual Ocean Pavilions (COP26, COP27, COP28,) the COP29 Virtual Ocean Pavilion will:

• Continue to raise the profile of the ocean among members of the ocean and climate community;
• Provide a communication platform for those who are unable to participate in COP29 in person from various parts of the world;
• Address COP29 priorities while promoting the space for ocean in the climate conference;
• Promote cross-sectoral cooperation and collaboration on ocean-climate action at the national, regional, and global levels; and
• Highlight the opportunities provided by the new Agreement on Marine Biodiversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction and the 2025 UN Ocean Conference action panel themes to leverage the ocean-climate-biodiversity nexus and accelerate the implementation of ocean-climate action.

Register for free to access live and on–demand ocean and climate events, explore virtual exhibition booths, watch on-location COP29 reporting and interviews with delegates, test your Virtual Ocean Pavilion and COP29 knowledge with quizzes, access valuable opportunities for networking, and discover events and art exploring the ocean.

Participation

Registration is free and provides you with online access to live ocean events on 6 November, 11 November, 12 November, 18 November, and 21 November and on-demand content from 6 – 22 November 2024. All you will need is a Wi-Fi connection and a smart phone, tablet, or computer. Following each live event, on-demand event recordings will be available throughout the duration of the COP29 Virtual Ocean Pavilion.

Features

This pavilion will:

1. Host panel sessions and roundtables linking the ocean with relevant COP29 themes, including the Global Stocktake, Ocean Breakthroughs, nature-based solutions to climate change, and more;
2. Showcase national and international initiatives on ocean and climate through exhibits booths on major ocean-related events in 2024 and COP29 priority topics;
3. Create opportunities for networking and developing synergies among attendees;
4. Share interviews with experts and Party negotiators to gain insights on the status of COP29 discussions;
5. Showcase ocean and climate art, events, and educational tools across the platform;
6. Spotlight ocean and climate stories from around the world; and
7. Provide an overview of other ocean events in and around COP29 through the COP29 Ocean Events Calendar.

Key Messages and Roundtables

Key messages emanating from the COP29 Presidency, High-Level Climate Change Champions, Ocean Breakthroughs and other Marrakech Partnership for Global Climate Action (MPGCA) initiatives, the 2024 Ocean and Climate Change Dialogue, and UN Ocean Conference 2025 will be formulated and promoted through the Virtual Ocean Pavilion.  Communications Inc and collaborating partners in the OneOcean Flotilla will be leading the crafting of these messages, which will be the focus of live events and roundtables.

Roundtable discussions will be held during the live days where ideas on how to promote the key messages and address other ocean-climate-biodiversity themes will be equally exchanged by participants. Please contact the Virtual Ocean Pavilion team (Miriam Balgos, Thecla Keizer, and Catie Mitchell) if you would like to learn more about the roundtables or get involved.

Gateway to COP29 Ocean Events

We invite you to register your COP29 ocean-related events in the Ocean Events Tracker. Information gathered through the tracker will be incorporated into a calendar of ocean events accessible through the Virtual Ocean Pavilion.