Date: 7 April 
Time: 10.00–15.00 (CET) 
Location: Haakon's Hall, Bergen, Norway 

Hosted by the City of Bergen and Vestland County Council.  

The One Ocean Summit 2025 will convene under the theme Sea Level Rise and Coastal Resilience for a Sustainable Future, addressing a major global challenge. This summit will bring together national and international stakeholders to tackle the issues of rising sea levels and the need for stronger coastal resilience. 

Climate change is increasingly threatening coastal cities and communities, with rising sea levels becoming more severe worldwide. Many people live in low-lying coastal areas, making them particularly vulnerable and at the forefront of climate change. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has confirmed that sea level rise will significantly impact economic activity, critical infrastructure, and living conditions in the near future.  

The ocean plays a crucial role in mitigating climate change. Therefore, urgent action for the world’s oceans is needed to reduce environmental and societal impacts. The One Ocean Summit aims to share knowledge and best practices for addressing the challenges of rising ocean levels. International cooperation and partnerships for sustainable adaptation and climate-resilient ocean management are essential. The summit supports a united approach towards a sustainable future for our ocean and coasts. 

Some of the topics that will be addressed include coastal futures and global solutions, social justice and the well-being of coastal communities, as well as sustainable ocean adaptation and climate-resilient ocean management.  

The One Ocean Summit will also highlight the role of youth through the One Ocean Youth Panel, which will contribute insights and solutions to ocean-related challenges, reinforcing our collective commitment to sustainable development.  

Speakers include:  

• Andreas Bjelland Eriksen, Minister for Environment and Climate, Norway
• Marianne Sivertsen Næss, Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy, Norway
• Lídia Bulcão, Secretary of State for Maritime Affairs, Portugal 
• Jean-Pierre Gattuso, CNRS Research Professor, Sorbonne University, and Co-chair of the 2025 One Ocean Science Conference 
• His Excellency Ambassador Peter Thomson, UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for the Ocean  
• James Honeyborne, Creative Director of Freeborne Media 
• Maria Varteressian, State Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Norway 
• Théophile Bongarts, Head of Coastal Adaptation, Ocean & Climate Platform  
• Jan Ole Huseby, Global Head of Ocean Industries, DNB 

The One Ocean Summit will be attended by high-level participants and representatives from research, industry, civil society, and youth. 

Moderator: David Eades 
Programme Editor: Camilla Borrevik 

Practical information:  

• Closed event, by invitation only. 
• One Ocean Summit will be streamed. 
• Language: English.