GC for Med

The programme GC for Med, led by several Mediterranean networks of the UN Global Compact, gathers businesses from both sides of the Mediterranean in the months leading –up to and following the third UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3), which will take place in Nice from June 9 to June 13. During six sessions, businesses from the Mediterranean basin will share initiatives and best practices with their peers and seize the UNOC3 momentum to commit and set actions to preserve the marine environment.

GC for Med in details

As our social and economic dependencies on the ocean have increased as well as our impacts on the marine environment, thus threatening the services provided, we think it is of major importance to involve businesses collectively.

Over six sessions, businesses from the Mediterranean region will explore how the private sector can contribute to a more sustainable ocean, focusing on actionable and replicable solutions for businesses. Participants will gain insights and recommendations from top organisation experts in the region.

GC for Med will also facilitate sub-groups workshop discussions among peers:allowing exchange of best practices and initiatives. Businesses participating in GC for Med will also benefit from the expertise of, and with civil society representatives playing a key role on the Mediterranean.

Messages from the initiative and call for action along best initiatives will be highlighted and delivered at the third UN ocean conference.

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6 sessions details and registration

Session 1 : Kick-off session – 18th of February – 2pm to 4pm (UTC+1)

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In this session, hear from the team what GC for Med is about and learn from experts what is the current environmental situation in the Mediterranean sea along with a first look at how businesses are linked to its ecosystem. The session will also address how businesses can work with scientists on ocean protection.

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Session 2: A private sector message for the Mediterranean Sea part 1/2 – 26th of March – 2pm to 4pm (UTC+1)

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In thematic subgroups, companies will get to share challenges regarding a specific issue and how it is address . Conclusions and debates from this session will help shape a common message that will be delivered during UNOC3.

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Session 3: A private sector message for the Mediterranean Sea part 2/2 – 24th of April – 2pm to 4pm (UTC+1

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In this session, the last one before UNOC3, we will dive into what is UNOC and what can be expected from this international conference. We will build on the last session with another round of thematic subgroups to complete the GC for Med private sector messages for the Mediterranean Sea that will be delivered during UNOC3.

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Special GC for Med side event during UNOC3

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How companies acting to limit their impact on the Mediterranean sea?
Meet the GC for Med’s members companies and its facilitator networks at this UNOC-certified event during the Nice ocean business forum.

Registration link Discover UNGC network France and GC for Med events (french)

Session 4: ¨Post UNOC3: how to tackle the Nice declaration commitments? – 17th of September – 2pm to 4pm (UTC+1)

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This will be the first session after UNOC3 and we will be exploring how companies can act on the newest declarations and conclusions of the conference.

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Session 5: Measuring impacts of business initiatives on the Mediterranean Sea – 22nd of October – 2pm to 4pm (UTC+1)

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The metric in question. In this session, we will deep dive into how to assess the impact of businesses on the Mediterranean Sea in order to adopt a real sustainable approach on the Ocean.

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Session 6: Making action for the Mediterranean Sea long lasting – 25th of November – 2pm to 4pm (UTC+1)

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From principles to actions, in this final session, companies will hear from other companies on how they take action and how they maintain it, especially through collaborations with science and local NGO’s.