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unoc3 in retrospective

UNOC3 RETROSPECTIVE WITH TETIAROA SOCIETY

SPECIAL EVENT
A major moment for the Pacific:

June 9, 2025

The Deep-Sea Ecosystems of French Polynesia: A Space to Explore and Protect”

At UNOC 3, French Polynesia and the Pacific took center stage by highlighting the importance of deep-sea ecosystems — through both the wealth of cultural and scientific knowledge and concrete initiatives for their protection.With over 10 speakers including the French Overseas Minister, Manuel Valls, oceanographer Sylvia Earle, and the Presidents of French Polynesia and Palau, as well as key partners such as IFREMER, IRD, UPF, the French Polynesian Maritime Cluster, Wallis and Futuna, New Caledonia, and Palau.

With (from left to right) Stéphanie Failloux, Valérie Verdier, Moetai Brotherson, Franck Lucas, François Houllier, Richard Bailey, Isabelle Honorez, Muriel Pontarollo, Surangel Whipps Jr, Hinano Murphy.

SCIENTIFIC CONTRIBUTION

June 3–5, 2025

One Ocean Science Congress (OOSC)

The One Ocean Science Congress brought together more than 2,000 global experts and featured several key posters from Tetiaroa Society, showcasing our scientific commitment to ocean conservation, including:

→ Tetiaroa Atoll Restoration Program (TARP), with Simon Ducatez & Jayna DeVore

→ HONU Project, with Romain Clervoy & Frank Murphy

>→ SWAC Techno-Economic Analysis, with Franck Lucas

June 11, 2025

Conference on the Tetiaroa Atoll Restoration Program (TARP), with Simon Ducatez

At UNOC3, Simon Ducatez (IRD) presented the Tetiaroa Atoll Restoration Program (TARP), a flagship project combining science and conservation to restore the ecological balance of the atoll, in collaboration with Jayna DeVore. Already showing success with the return of key species, this program perfectly illustrates Tetiaroa Society’s commitment to a sustainable model for island ecosystems.

Simon Ducatez presenting the TARP program at UNOC3

ALONGSIDE TE MANA O TE MOANA

June 4, 2025

A memorable conference
Together with Te mana o te moana, Tetiaroa Society took part in a landmark conference at UNOC3, reflecting on nearly 20 years of hands-on action to preserve island ecosystems and sharing a common vision for a sustainable future led by science, culture, and innovation.

A unique moment, with a keynote by Sylvia Earle, founder of Mission Blue.

With (left to right) Maina Sage, Vairupe Huioutou Pater, Mireille Bailey, Cécile Gaspar, Richard Bailey, Sylvia Earle, Jacques Rougerie.

A NEW ALLIANCE

June 11, 2025

Tetiaroa Society x SMILO
Tetiaroa Society and Te mana o te moana officially joined the Small Islands Alliance led by SMILO, a network bringing together islands under 150 km² committed to shared governance for a more sustainable, resilient, and innovative future.

THANK YOU

...to all who contributed to these meetings and shared commitments for the Ocean.

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Tetiaroa Society is a US registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Tax ID #45-1080688). We host scientific research, develop and implement conservation and education programs, and curate the island's knowledge base. We partner with The Brando to establish Tetiaroa as a model for sustainability, where businesses, non-profits, scientists, educators and the local community work together for common goals. Our program objectives are summarized in our Conservation and Sustainable Use Plan, which is available on our website.