Faiths for UNOC3 is a multi-faith campaign bringing together religious leaders, institutions, and communities committed to ocean protection.
Our work focuses on:
Amplifying faith voices at the third UN Ocean Conference (Nice, France, June 9-13, 2025)
Supporting the 30x30 target to protect 30% of the world's oceans by 2030
Accelerating ratification of the High Seas Treaty
Promoting equitable frameworks for ocean governance and sustainable blue economies
Integrating spiritual values into marine conservation strategies
Supported by Bloomberg Ocean Initiative and Oceans5, the campaign harnesses the moral authority, vast networks, and long-term commitment of faith communities to advance global marine conservation goals.
OUR VISION
We envision a world where faith communities serve as powerful guardians of our ocean, where spiritual wisdom guides sustainable marine stewardship, and where religious voices help shape policies that protect our blue planet for generations to come.
Faiths for UNOC3 mobilizes religious communities worldwide to advocate for ambitious marine protection at the 2025 UN Ocean Conference. We equip faith leaders with knowledge, resources, and connections to transform spiritual values into effective ocean conservation action.
APPROACH
Equipping Faith Leaders
We develop accessible, action-oriented resources that connect ocean science with spiritual values, empowering religious leaders to become effective marine conservation advocates. Our policy primers translate complex ocean governance concepts into faith-relevant frameworks for immediate application.
Building Strategic Partnerships
We foster collaborations between religious institutions, marine scientists, policymakers, and conservation organizations, creating multidisciplinary alliances that leverage complementary strengths for greater impact.
Amplifying Faith Voices
We create platforms for religious leaders to bring moral perspectives to ocean policy discussions, ensuring spiritual values and ethical considerations inform marine conservation frameworks at local, national, and international levels.