​🛰️ From Space to Sea 🌊

​Scaling the global fight against Plastic Pollution and charting the course to UNOC 2025

​The 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) will be held in Nice, France, from 9 – 13 June 2025, co-hosted by France and Costa Rica.

​The overarching theme of the Conference is “Accelerating action and mobilizing all actors to conserve and sustainably use the ocean”. A key priority will be accelerating global action to reduce plastic and microplastic pollution.

​As the world’s fifth largest economy with the third longest coastline of any U.S. state, California has a crucial role to play to advance the fight against plastic pollution.

​The Consulate General of France in San Francisco and Plastic Odyssey Fund host a joint event during the SF Climate Week to discuss how to foster cooperation and accelerate action in this field. 

​Experts from the blue economy, blue tech startups, nonprofits, and government organizations will share and explore innovative solutions for ocean protection. Join us for two impactful discussions on how we can leverage cutting-edge satellite technology and collaborative strategies to turn the tide on plastic pollution.

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Agenda

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4:30 pm – Welcome & Check-in

​5:00 pm – Opening remarks

• ​Florian Cardinaux, Consul General of France

​5:10 pm – Panel 1 –From Space to Sea: how satellite imaging and mapping is transforming ocean conservation 

• ​Moderated by Fabien Lamaison, U.S. Director, Plastic Odyssey Fund

​5:40 pm – Panel 2 –Full Sail to UN Ocean Conference 2025 in Nice, France: Global Action to Tackle Plastic Pollution

• ​Moderated by Paul Salvaire, Deputy Consul General of France, former climate and environment negotiator

​6:10 pm – Networking

​8:00 pm – Program ends

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​Speakers

​Commander G. Mark Miller, a 20-year veteran of distinguished service for NOAA commanding, managing, and operating small and large research vessels as a uniformed officer in NOAA Corps. Through his prominent role in the marine science research community, Commander Miller has a broad and growing professional network of mariners, marine scientists, and ocean explorers. He holds an Unlimited Master Mariner (captain) USCG license, a degree in marine geology from Long Island University, a Master Diver certification, is a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (Republic of Congo), and a member of The Explorers Club.

​Camila Vega: Camila Vega is a sustainability leader with nearly a decade scaling climate solutions. At Sustainable Ocean Alliance, she manages their global portfolio of ocean startups while building transformative partnerships. She is pursuing an MBA in Sustainable Solutions at Presidio Graduate School.

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Food & Beverage

​Light refreshments, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages will be served during the event and networking reception. Come enjoy a convivial atmosphere while connecting with fellow ocean advocates, innovators, and climate leaders.

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Tickets

• ​Minimum: $15

• ​Suggested: $15 (Ticket) + $25 Donation to Plastic Odyssey Fund (*)
  

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About Plastic Odyssey: Plastic Odyssey has set out to help solve - and raise global awareness around - the devastating human and environmental impacts of plastic pollution.  Through a unique and multifaceted approach, we are:
(1) Advancing innovative, affordable solutions to recycle and transform plastic waste into valuable materials;
(2) Supporting local communities, economies and entrepreneurs worldwide where resource recovery is in high demand; and
(3) Working to restore biodiverse ecosystems. 

Our goal is to create a global network of recycling initiatives that help support local economies and lead to lasting change.

About Plastic Odyssey Fund: Plastic Odyssey Fund is a California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation headquartered in San Francisco. The fund was created with the mission to combat plastic pollution by engaging U.S. philanthropies, corporations, governments, and individual donors and joining them with the projects undertaken by Plastic Odyssey through its entities Plastic Odyssey Foundation, Plastic Odyssey Expedition and Plastic Odyssey Community. Through this initiative, Plastic Odyssey Fund will help scale innovative solutions, protect ocean ecosystems, and raise awareness in the blue economy. Plastic Odyssey Fund is also part of the 9Zero climate community. For more information or to donate, visit www.plasticodyssey.fund.

(*) Important Disclaimer: Plastic Odyssey Fund is a nonprofit organization (Tax-ID / EIN: 99-4899981) that has applied for recognition of tax-exempt status in the U.S. under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. While our application is pending with the IRS, donations are not guaranteed to be tax-deductible. If our application is approved, tax-exempt status will be retroactive to the date of our incorporation on July 22, 2024, potentially making your donation tax-deductible. Please consult your tax advisor regarding the tax implications of your contribution.


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