June 2ndJune 13th

European Digital Ocean Pavilion

@UN Ocean Conference - 2025

Nice, France

The European Digital Ocean Pavilion at the 3rd UN Ocean Conference (UNOC 3) will offer a unique opportunity for visitors to explore EU's advancements in ocean knowledge and monitoring. Through a series of events and exhibitions from 2 to 13 June, attendees can discover cutting-edge EU assets and technologies. Located in the Green Zone – The Whale, the Pavilion is organized by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Defence Industry and Space (DG DEFIS) in partnership with the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (DG RTD), the Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (DG MARE), and the Directorate-General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA), with Mercator Ocean International as the implementation partner.

Why aEuropean Digital Ocean Pavilion?

The European Digital Ocean Pavilion offers an immersive, interactive, and multidimensional gateway into the Digital Twin of the Ocean, showcasing Europe’s leadership in ocean governance and its commitment to a sustainable blue future.

Designed around three distinct spaces -INSPIRE, ENGAGE, and DECIDE- the Pavilion offers visitors a unique perspective on the EU’s assets and capabilities in advancing ocean knowledge. It highlights the integration of cross-cutting digital technologies, including satellite and in situ observations, artificial intelligence, and cutting-edge modeling, to provide a dynamic view of the ocean’s past, present, and future. Through state-of-the-art simulations, multimedia screens, and interactive installations, visitors can visualize ocean processes, explore "what-if" scenarios, and better understand the ocean’s vital signs. The Pavilion underscores Europe’s commitment to harnessing digital innovation for informed decision-making, sustainable ocean management, and global collaboration in ocean conservation.

After COP21 and the Paris Agreement...the 3rd UN Ocean Conference

A decade after COP21 and the Paris Agreement, the 3rd UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3) will unite UN Member States, heads of state and government, international agencies, local authorities, civil society, the private sector, and international donors. Together, they will advance the implementation of UN Sustainable Development Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the ocean, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development.

Co-hosted by France and Costa Rica, UNOC3 will take place in two different zones:

• The Blue Zone, a restricted area for governments and accredited organizations.

• The Green Zone, an open exhibition space welcoming civil society, academia, research institutions, artists, and businesses.

Within the Green Zone, the European Digital Ocean Pavilion will showcase Europe’s commitment to leveraging digital innovation for informed decision-making, sustainable ocean management, and global collaboration in ocean conservation. The events and exhibitions in the Green Zone will align with UNOC3’s overarching theme: “Accelerating action and mobilizing all actors to conserve and sustainably use the ocean.”

Dive into the European Digital Ocean Pavilion

The European Digital Ocean Pavilion is structured around three distinct spaces, each offering visitors a unique opportunity to explore the EU’s achievements and capabilities in advancing ocean knowledge, particularly through cutting-edge digital technologies:

The INSPIRE area will host daily events with morning sessions on key ocean challenges and afternoon sessions showcasing the EU’s leadership in ocean governance.

Key initiatives like the EU Space and Copernicus Programme, the EU Ocean Pact, and the EU Mission to Restore Our Ocean will be presented.

A media corner will also be available for journalist interactions.

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The DECIDE area is an interactive control centre offering decision-makers a hands-on experience of the EU Digital Twin Ocean, developed under the EU Mission “Restore Our Ocean and Waters.”

This space showcases how digital tools—like real-time ocean monitoring, predictive modelling, and AI-powered simulations—can inform and support concrete actions for a sustainable ocean.

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The ENGAGE area is a vibrant, open exhibition space designed to immerse visitors in the world of the digital ocean.

Through interactive displays, virtual reality, storytelling, and cutting-edge tools, visitors will explore key ocean challenges, new technologies, and the value of marine ecosystems.

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