This year, owing to the coronavirus pandemic, UN World Oceans Day will be a free all-digital event that’s open to all. Streamed from 10am to 5pm EDT (UTC−04:00) on June 8th, the event, which is produced in partnership with non-profit organization Oceanic Global, aims to raise global awareness about the abundance our ocean provides humankind, and our individual and collective duty to use its resources sustainably. The program includes keynote speeches, panels, and presentations involving business leaders, scientists, youth leaders, cultural innovators, celebrities, and others, with a focus on this year’s theme: Innovation for a Sustainable Ocean.   At 12:40PM, Ellen Cuylaerts, curator of the UN World Oceans Day Photo Competition, hosted by DPG, will be joined by the contest judges—Adriana Basques, Adam Hanlon, Jill Heinerth, Darren Jew, Jane Morgan, Amos Nachoum, Miriam Stein Battles, David Salvatori, and John Thet—to announce this year’s winners. DPG will be announcing the winners shortly after, at 2PM EST. Check out the program schedule below and register at UNWorldOceansDay.org/2020.   SCHEDULE

Opening Remarks	10:00AM
High-level speakers will open UN World Oceans Day with remarks on the 2020 theme "Innovation for a Sustainable Ocean". Speakers H.E. António Guterres Secretary-General of the United Nations H.E. Tijjani Muhammad-Bande President of the General Assembly Remarks: Cara Delevingne
The State of the Ocean	10:20AM
Speakers will provide an overview of the state of the ocean and highlight the inter-linkages of the problems we face, as well as opportunities we can harness. Speakers Sylvia Earle President & Chair, Mission Blue Bill McKibben Co-Founder, 350.org João Miguel Ferreira de Serpa Soares Under-Secretary-General for Legal Affairs & United Nations Legal Counsel
"Spotlight Solutions" for the Ocean	11:00AM
This segment spotlights current projects offering innovative solutions that address the themes of the eight interactive dialogues of the 2020 UN Ocean Conference. Moderator Lucy Biggers Climate and Sustainability Correspondent, NowThis Speakers Peter Thomson United Nations Secretary-General's Special Envoy for the Ocean Francis Zoet Co-Founder & Director of Operations, The Great Bubble Barrier Ahmad "Aki" Allahgholi Founder & Managing Director, Coralive.org Olivier Ceberio COO and Co-Founder, Resolute Marine Michael Selden Co-Founder & CEO, Finless Foods Jossie Jasmin Dive shop Manager & Instructor at Amun Ini Dive, and Bigs Eggert Owner of Amun Ini Dive Dirk Rosen Founder & Executive Director, Marine Applied Research and Exploration Elisa Morgera Professor of Global Environmental Law, Strathclyde University Law School & Director, “One Ocean Hub" Jim Ritterhoff Executive Director, FORCE BLUE
The Cousteaus: A Multigenerational Conversation on Ocean Exploration	12:00PM
The Cousteaus will provide a multigenerational perspective on our evolving understanding of the ocean across time, highlighting certain innovations in science and exploration that have shaped our relationship with the ocean. Speakers Jean-Michel Cousteau Celine Cousteau Fabien Cousteau
OceanX: Innovation, Technology and Deep Sea Exploration	12:20PM
The segment will highlight exciting developments in the world of science, technology and exploration, with a particular focus on deep sea exploration, opportunities for future discoveries and the rapid progress in this field. Speakers Mark Dalio Founder & Creative Director, OceanX Edith Widder CEO & Senior Scientist, Ocean Research & Conservation Association, Inc.
UN World Oceans Day Photo Competition Winners	12:40PM
Announcement of the finalists and winners of the 2020 UN World Oceans Day Photo Competition. Curator Ellen Cuylaerts Freelance Underwater and Wildlife Photographer and Curator, 2020 UN World Oceans Day Photo Competition Judges Jim Standing, Adriana Basques, Adam Hanlon, Jill Heinerth, Darren Jew, Jane Morgan, Amos Nachoum, Miriam Stein Battles, David Salvatori, John Thet Remarks: Ellie Goulding
The Blue Economy and Private Sector Impact	1:00PM
This panel discussion will shed light on how the private sector is engaging communities to develop solutions for a healthy ocean. Moderator Curtis Brainard Managing Editor, Scientific American Speakers Tom Szaky Founder & CEO, TerraCycle Michael W. Lodge Secretary-General, International Seabed Authority Dave Ford Founder, Soul Buffalo & Co-Founder, Ocean Plastics Leadership Network Melissa Garren CEO & Founder, Working Ocean Strategies Deeper Dive One Ocean Foundation
Communities Innovating for a Sustainable Ocean	2:00PM
Panelists will provide examples of community-driven innovative approaches to effecting positive change in our relation with the ocean, highlighting key lessons learned. Moderator Andrea Thompson Associate Editor for Sustainability, Scientific American Speakers Gayatri Reksodihardjo–Lilley Director & Founder, Indonesian Nature Foundation (Yayasan Alam Indonesia Lestari - LINI) Julia Kumari Drapkin CEO & Founder, ISeeChange Asha de Vos Founder & Executive Director, Oceanswell Shanta Shamsunnahar Program Coordinator, MPA Program, Wildlife Conservation Society, Bangladesh Deeper Dive Christophe Bailhache Photographer & Filmmaker, Co-Founder of Underwater Earth
Youth Driving Innovation	3:00PM
Youth from around the world will share their solutions to drive innovation, engage their community and bridge generational gaps for a healthy and sustainable ocean. Moderator Jack Harries Filmmaker & Environmentalist Speakers Forbi Perise Eyong Nyosai Greening Forward Lilly Platt Environmentalist and Global Youth Ambassador for Plastic Pollution Coalition, WODI &Youth Mundus. Founder of Lilly's Plastic Pickup. Dylan Vecchione Founder, ReefQuest Foundation Callie Veelenturf Marine Conservation Biologist; Founder, The Leatherback Project and Rights for Nature
World Ocean Week Remarks
Remarks on World Oceans Week and the efforts of the Friends of World Oceans Day (FOWOD) community. Speakers Francois Bailet Senior Legal Officer, Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea, Office of Legal Affairs, United Nations Lea d'Auriol Founder & Executive Director, Oceanic Global
A Concert for our Ocean	4:00PM
The Day will conclude with a celebration of the ocean through live performances from musicians around the world!