On April 20, national and international stakeholders will gather in Bergen for the One Ocean Summit. The event is by invitation only, but you can follow the summit live.
Watch the One Ocean Summit 2026 live (the event begins on April 20 at 10:00 a.m.)
Session 1:
A Safe Ocean How can we ensure safety and resilience in our marine areas in the face of geopolitical challenges, climate pressures, and increased competition for maritime resources?
On stage:
• Julian Barbiere, Global Coordinator for the Ocean Decade and Head of Marine Policy and Regional Coordination, IOC–UNESCO
• Christian Bueger, Professor, University of Copenhagen
• Elisabet Babic, President, CPMR North Sea Commission, Region Halland
• Talvikki Jori, President, CPMR Baltic Sea Commission, Southwest Finland Region
• Kęstutis Sadauskas, Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, European Commission
• Oliver Berdal, Chief of the Norwegian Navy
• Ørjan Kvelvane, Senior Vice President, Operations and Maintenance in the Exploration and Production Business, Equinor
• Valentin Brione, representative of the One Ocean Youth Panel, Student International Affairs
• Norway’s Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, Marianne Sivertsen Næss
• Minister of Fisheries, Ramalingam Chandrasekar, Sri Lanka
• Joshua Steib, One Ocean Youth Panel participant and German UN Youth Delegate to PreCOP26
Session 2:
A Predictable Ocean The ocean holds the key to a sustainable future—but only if we can see what lies ahead. This session discusses how advanced prediction systems and precise forecasts can help unlock clean energy solutions, strengthen food security, and support global climate action. It’s about turning foresight into action and building technology and partnerships that drive a low-emission and resilient world.
On stage:
• Amber LeBlanc, representative of the One Ocean Youth Panel
• Tuva Flagstad-Andersen, Vice President / Regional Director, DNV Northern Europe
• Claire Jolly, Head of Ocean and Space Economy (IPSO Unit), Norwegian Directorate for Science, Technology and Innovation
• Camilla Brekke, Director, Norwegian Polar Institute – representative of the One Ocean Decade
The meeting will be conducted in English.
