PROTECT THE OCEAN'S TOMORROW WITH YOUR ACTION TODAY
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).
Their collective voices will be reflected in an open letter to the United Nations, to be delivered at the3rd UN Ocean Conference.
UNOC 3
3rd UN Ocean Conference
The UN Ocean Conference is dedicated to SDG 14 – “Life Below Water”.
UNOC3, co-hosted by Costa Rica and France, will take place in Nice, in June 2025. It will be a key platform for decision-makers to accelerate efforts to protect the ocean.
This is a unique opportunity to amplify students’ voices to be heard at UNOC3.
How to take part?
Protect the ocean's tomorrow with your action today
LEARN & DISCUSS
about MPAs with your class,
using the resources toolkit
SUBSCRIBE & VOTE
an open letter to the UN
with the TOP3 MPAs' benefits
From Preschool
to Secondary School!
Until the end of April
Learn & Discuss
Marine Protected Areas
located below the tideline
MPAs are one of the most effective tools for recovering and preserving the ocean’s natural values.
The United Nations have established the global 30x30 target – to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030 – the a crucial step to safeguard marine biodiversity, fight climate change, and secure a sustainable future.
Learn & Discuss
Learn & Discuss
MPAs 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
Learn & Discuss
Resources
What happens next
MAY
RESULTS will be shared with
all the participants
JUNE
DELIVERY of the open letter to the UN at UNOC3,
making the students' voice heard!
Partners
Organizers
Promoters
