The city of Nice is currently hosting the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (Unoc), co-organized by France and Costa Rica, which commenced on June 9. A special broadcast titled 'Urgence océan: un sommet pour tout changer' is being aired live by France Télévisions, featuring prominent presenters Léa Salamé and Hugo Clément.

During the prime-time event, President Emmanuel Macron is expected to outline the conference outcomes and reiterate France's commitment to ocean conservation.

The program will also feature contributions from diverse French citizens, scientists, and celebrities who advocate for ocean protection.

Among those participating are astronaut Thomas Pesquet, Olympic swimmer Coralie Balmy, marine photographer Laurent Ballesta, glaciologist Heïdi Sevestre, marine expert Anne-Sophie Roux, coral reef advocate Titouan Bernicot, and environmental activist Marie-José Perec, who all have pledged their efforts to address the pressing issues facing the seas.

Hugo Clément has previously collaborated with Léa Salamé for similar events focused on ecological issues, marking this as their third joint initiative emphasizing environmental concerns.

Clément described the broadcast as a significant event featuring the French President, highlighting its emphasis on oceanic challenges.

Key themes of the Unoc include tackling overfishing, reducing plastic pollution, regulating seabed mining, and establishing marine protected areas.

Each theme is characterized by a sense of urgency, with a particular focus on overfishing, which poses complex challenges to marine ecosystems.

More than 40 heads of state are in attendance, aiming to achieve consensus on vital marine policy changes.

The outcomes could range from significant decisions to a possible status quo.

Notably, the absence of an official delegation from the United States has raised concerns about the global impact of the conference, given the U.S. status as a leading maritime nation.

Despite this absence, it is anticipated that France, as the second-largest maritime territory globally, plays a crucial role in fostering dialogue and potentially driving legislative change in ocean policy.

The Mediterranean, bordered by Nice, is particularly affected by pollution, overfishing, and rising sea temperatures, leading to visible declines in underwater ecosystems.

The conference seeks to draw attention to the Mediterranean's challenges, emphasizing its critical role in marine biodiversity.

'Urgence océan' is scheduled to air on France 2 at 8:45 PM, highlighting the significance of this unprecedented gathering for ocean conservation.