UN Ocean Conference in Nice : Day One.

From Sunday 8 to Tuesday 10 June 2025, President Emmanuel Macron visited Nice for the third United Nations Ocean Conference.

He later took questions from journalists. 

Rewatch the press conference : 

Since 2nd June, numerous events have taken place across the city, notably at La Baleine—a dedicated venue bringing together civil society, scientists, businesses, NGOs, indigenous communities, and the public to work towards sustainable ocean protection.

The President toured the exhibition halls, stopping at key pavilions, including the European Digital Ocean Pavilion, the France – Three Oceans Pavilion, and the Cryosphere Pavilion for the launch of the Decade of Action for Cryosphere Science.
 

During the week before the conference, three high-level events were held between Nice and Monaco: the One Ocean Science Congress, the Blue Economy and Finance Forum, and the Coastal Cities and Regions Summit, drawing participants worldwide. The Head of State reviewed their outcomes and achievements.

Watch the President’s address: 

Later in the evening, President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron welcomed heads of state, government, and international organisations for a gala dinner at the Negresco.