ACCOBAMS SURVEY INITIATIVE II

UNOC3 SIDE EVENT

The ACCOBAMS Survey Initiative II:
a crucial collaborative effort to preserve cetaceans in the Mediterranean and Black Seas

đź“…Date: Wednesday 11 June 2025
đź•›Time: 12:00 – 14:30
đź“ŤVenue: Théâtre de la CitĂ©, 3 rue Paganini – Nice

 

This event marks the launch of a new stage for the ACCOBAMS Survey Initiative, a key collaborative programme which has proven highly effective in advancing the conservation and management of cetaceans and their habitats in the Mediterranean and Black Seas. Building on the success of the first iteration, ASI-II will further strengthen regional cooperation through science-based action.

The event will bring together representatives of ACCOBAMS Parties, international organizations, and marine conservation experts to highlight the strategic importance of ASI within regional and global conservation frameworks and to celebrate the launch of this new phase.

 

PROVISIONAL AGENDA

12:00Cocktail reception & Photo Exhibition by Greg LECOEUR
12:50Welcome and opening speech
13:00Celebrating ASI-I achievements and conservation impacts
13:40Official Launch of ASI-II
Towards the ASI II Mediterranean Survey – Summer 2026
Interventions and announcements from countries and international organizations
14:30Closing Remarks

 

Confirm participation by registering HERE (deadline: 30 May 2025)

 

DIRECTIONS

The “Théâtre de la Cité” is located in the city center of Nice, just a 5-minute walk from Nice-Ville train station and a 6-minute walk from the Jean Médecin tramway stop, served by lines 1 and 2.

 

 🚍 From the UNOC3 Conference Site – Port Lympia (Nice)

Recommended option: Tramway + walking

1. From the conference site, walk approximately 5 minutes to the Port Lympia tram stop (Line 2).
2. Take Tramway Line 2 in the direction of the Airport.
3. Get off at Jean MĂ©decin tramway station.
4.Walk about 6 minutes to the Théâtre de la Cité

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

đź•› Welcome and Practical Information
Guest reception will begin at 12:00 PM.
A cocktail lunch will be offered while enjoying the photo exhibition by Greg Lecoeur.