Ocean Frontier Institute

We are delighted to have Simon Ferey join us as OFI's first Atlantic Canada and France Ocean Expert and to work with him to build stronger ties between France and Canada on maritime and ocean-related issues! Consulat Général de France dans les Provinces Atlantiques

🌊 8 juin 2026 - 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞́𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐝𝐞 𝐥’𝐨𝐜𝐞́𝐚𝐧 !
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🤝 La Journée mondiale de l’océan est l’occasion pour la France et le Canada de rappeler leur engagement commun : protéger les océans, aujourd’hui et demain.

🔹 Des avancées historiques

En janvier 2026, l’entrée en vigueur du Traité sur la Haute Mer marque une étape majeure pour la gouvernance internationale des océans, renforçant la coopération entre nos deux pays.

🔹 Une collaboration renforcée

La présence depuis quelques mois d’un expert océan dans les relations France–Canada positionné à Halifax illustre notre volonté de renforcer les partenariats scientifiques et environnementaux.

🔹 Des initiatives après l’UNOC

Un an après l’UNOC de Nice, la plateforme IPOS confirme son rôle central pour la durabilité des océans. Par ailleurs, Ocean North devient le premier membre canadien de la plateforme Ocean & Climate, basée à Paris, symbolisant notre ambition partagée.

🔹 Un objectif commun : 30 % de protection d’ici 2030

La France et le Canada s’engagent à protéger 30 % de leurs espaces marins d’ici 2030, une cible ambitieuse pour préserver la biodiversité.

📣 𝐄𝐭 𝐩𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐚 𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐜𝐞́𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐯𝐞𝐳 :

🇫🇷 Du 9 au 11 juin, une délégation française de la Région Pays de la Loire et le Pôle Mer Bretagne Atlantique à la Conférence H2O à Halifax.

🇨🇦 Le 12 juin, la table ronde “L’Océan et Nous” proposée par l’Alliance Française Halifax et modérée par notre Expert Océan, Simon Ferey.
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🤝 World Oceans Day is an opportunity for France and Canada to reaffirm their shared commitment: to protect the oceans, today and tomorrow.

🔹 Historic progress

In January 2026, the entry into force of the Treaty on the High Seas marks a major milestone for international ocean governance, strengthening cooperation between our two countries.

🔹 Strengthened collaboration

The recent appointment of an ocean expert in France–Canada relations, based in Halifax, demonstrates our commitment to strengthening scientific and environmental partnerships.

🔹 Initiatives following UNOC

One year after UNOC in Nice, the IPOS platform reaffirms its central role in ocean sustainability. Furthermore, Ocean North has become the first Canadian member of the Paris-based Ocean & Climate platform, symbolizing our shared ambition.

🔹 A shared goal: 30% protection by 2030

France and Canada are committed to protecting 30% of their marine areas by 2030, an ambitious target for preserving biodiversity.

📣 And for Ocean Week 2026, check out:

🇫🇷 June 9–11: A French delegation from the Pays de la Loire region and the Pôle Mer Bretagne Atlantique at the H2O Conference in Halifax.

🇨🇦 On June 12, the roundtable discussion “The Ocean and Us,” hosted by the Alliance Française Halifax and moderated by our Ocean Expert, Simon Ferey.
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Ambassade de France au Canada - France Canada Culture - Ocean Frontier Institute - Expertise France - Dalhousie University

📣 Have you submitted your application for the Community Climate Adaptation Fund? The next review period is approaching fast! 🌎

This fund supports the co-creation of research, programs, and climate adaptation solutions with communities to ensure they are grounded in local needs, traditional knowledge, and lived experiences.

The fund awards projects ranging from $10,000 to $30,000. Current faculty, staff, technicians, postdoctoral fellows, and students from the following institutions are encouraged to apply:
- Dalhousie University
- UQAR - Université du Québec à Rimouski
- Université Laval
- Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador
- University of Prince Edward Island
- University of New Brunswick
- University of Victoria

To be considered in the upcoming review cycle, please submit your application by June 15. More details on the fund and how to apply are available here: 🔗 https://www.ofi.ca/tca/opportunities/community-climate-adaptation-fund