encourages United Nations Member States
to make a greater commitment to
protecting the ocean.
to the UN during UNOC3. But our mission
doesn't end here!
We will keep collecting votes throughout the year,
amplifying this students’ wave for the ocean.
and help make a difference!
encourages United Nations Member
States to make a greater commitment
to protecting the ocean.
an Ocean Decade Activity
the UN during UNOC3. But our mission
doesn't end here!
We will keep collecting votes
throughout the year, amplifying
this students’ wave for the ocean.
and help make a difference!
The Mini 30x30
CHALLENGE
A global movement that empowers students to advocate for ocean protection, encouraging a stronger commitment of UN Member States to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030.
Young changemakers from around the world will learn, discuss, and take action on the need to implement Marine Protected Areas (MPAs).
Their collective voices will be reflected in an open letter to the United Nations, to be delivered at the 3rd UN Ocean Conference.
For students from ages 4 to 18.
Learn & Discuss
Resources
Download the toolkit with all the resources you need to join the challenge:
brochure, presentation and teacher guide, video, regulation, certificate of participation and draft of the open letter.
Use it it in class to learn and discuss about MPAs, to vote and take action.
Download toolkit:
UNOC 3
3rd UN Ocean Conference
The UN Ocean Conference is dedicated to SDG 14 – “Life Below Water”.
UNOC3, co-hosted by Costa Rica and France, will take place in Nice, in June 2025. It will be a key platform for decision-makers to accelerate efforts to protect the ocean.
This is a unique opportunity to amplify students’ voices to be heard at UNOC3.
Learn & Discuss
Marine Protected Areas
located below the tideline with rules
that limit human activities
Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are one of the most effective tools for recovering and preserving the ocean’s natural values.
The United Nations have established the global 30×30 target – to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030 – as a crucial step to safeguard marine biodiversity, fight climate change, and secure a sustainable future.
Learn & Discuss
Subtitles available in EN, PT, ES, FR
Learn & Discuss
Marine Protected Areas Benefits
Protection of marine life and biodiversity
Coastal protection
Habitat recovery
Tourism and local economy
Fight climate change
Preservation of cultural heritage
Benefits for fisheries
Health and wellbeing
What happens next
SINCE APRIL
Students are VOTING
for the TOP3 MPAs benefits
JUNE
DELIVERY of the open letter expressing the students’ opinion
to the UN at UNOC3
november
Students will continue to take part, and their collective voice will be heard at COP30
Partners
Organizers
Promoters
