The coastal city of Nice, France, became the epicenter of global marine dialogue as it hosted the United Nations Ocean Conference, drawing attention to the urgent need to protect and sustainably manage the world’s oceans. FS Media Agency Limited was on the ground to document the high-level discussions, grassroots initiatives, and cross-sector collaborations that defined the weeklong event.
The conference brought together heads of state, ministers, scientists, indigenous leaders, non-profits, and private sector stakeholders under one roof to address the ocean crisis from plastic pollution and marine biodiversity loss to the blue economy and climate resilience. FS Media provided dedicated media support, spotlighting key sessions and ensuring that the voices shaping ocean policy were amplified to a global audience.
Documenting the Global Pulse on Ocean Health
At the heart of FS Media’s coverage was the commitment to storytelling with integrity. Our team followed the main plenary negotiations, side events, innovation forums, and youth-led dialogues, offering real-time reporting and high-quality visual content. We highlighted pressing issues such as:
- Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing
- Deep-sea mining and its ethical implications
- Restoration of coastal ecosystems such as mangroves and seagrasses
- Climate-ocean nexus and the role of oceans in carbon sequestration
- Empowering Small Island Developing States (SIDS)
By collaborating with advocacy groups and scientific institutions, FS Media helped distill complex marine policy discussions into accessible narratives for the public and the press.
African Youth and Blue Economy Representation
One of the key milestones captured by FS Media was the growing influence of African voices in shaping the blue economy. FS Media supported several delegations from East and West Africa who championed innovative ocean-based solutions. Panelists spoke about inclusive financing for blue start-ups, ocean literacy campaigns, and indigenous knowledge as a valuable resource in marine conservation.
Our media team ensured that these conversations received appropriate visibility, contributing to the shift in how African countries are viewed not as passive beneficiaries but as active contributors to global ocean sustainability.
FS Media’s Lens on Solutions
As part of our documentation effort, FS Media conducted interviews with scientists, activists, and diplomats, capturing a rich mosaic of solutions from community-managed marine protected areas to ocean tech start-ups leveraging AI for real-time monitoring of illegal fishing. These interviews will form the basis of a video documentary aimed at sustaining dialogue beyond the conference.
Cultural Expression Meets Ocean Action
Beyond policy halls, FS Media also covered ocean-themed exhibitions, youth murals, and musical performances that creatively expressed the interconnectedness between culture and marine conservation. These artistic showcases served as powerful reminders that ocean protection is not only a scientific imperative but also a cultural one.
Looking Forward: From Nice to the Next Frontier
The conference concluded with the adoption of a joint declaration that emphasized renewed political will, multilateral cooperation, and increased financing to protect the marine environment. FS Media will continue to monitor and report on the implementation of these commitments, tracking progress in the lead-up to the next Ocean Conference.
Our participation in the UN Ocean Conference reaffirmed FS Media’s role as a bridge between policy and people telling stories that matter, where they matter most.
