The Mini 30x30
CHALLENGE
A global movement that empowers students to advocate for ocean protection, encouraging a stronger commitment of UN Member States to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030.
Young changemakers from around the world will learn, discuss, and take action on the need to implement Marine Protected Areas (MPAs).
This students’ wave was heard at UNOC3
and keeps increasing and urging decision-makers for bold ocean action.
For students aged 4 to 18.
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Resources
Explore the toolkit with useful resources to join the challenge and learn more:
- Call to action for decision-makers;
- Voting ballot;
- Dive into MPAs – Slideshow for students;
- Teacher’s guide, including hands on activities;
- Certificate of participation.
Download the toolkit:
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Marine Protected Areas
located below the tideline with rules
that limit human activities
Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are one of the most effective tools for recovering and preserving the ocean’s natural values.
The United Nations have established the global 30×30 target – to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030 – as a crucial step to safeguard marine biodiversity, fight climate change, and secure a sustainable future.
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Subtitles available in EN, PT, ES, FR, JP, DE
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Marine Protected Areas Benefits
Protection of marine life and biodiversity
Coastal protection
Habitat recovery
Tourism and local economy
Fight climate change
Preservation of cultural heritage
Benefits for fisheries
Health and wellbeing
MINI 30X30 CHALLENGE
AT UNOC 3
At the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), the Mini 30×30 gave voice to students advocating for ocean protection and a more sustainable future.
An open letter was delivered to the UN with a global message from 9355 students from 27 countries.
The challenge keeps going on.
MIlestones
SINCE APRIL 2025
Students are VOTING
for the TOP3 MPAs benefits
JUNE 2025
DELIVERY of an open letter expressing the students’ opinion
to the UN at UNOC3
PARTNERS
Organizers
Promoters
