Art as a Mobilising Force for the Ocean and Human Rights
06 June 2025
Location: La Baleine, Nice Exhibition Centre
On Friday June 6, IHRB, the Rafto Foundation for Human Rights and the Metis Fund for Arts and Development are hosting an event to explore the critical intersection of human rights and ocean health through art, at the UN Oceans Conference in Nice, France.
In a conversation moderated by human rights expert, Nathalie Komatitsch, art projects reflecting the voices and advocacy for the Oceans will be presented by environmental activists and human rights defenders.
The event will take place between 14.45-15.30 (CEST). It is free to attend but registration is required.
Speakers will include:
Nnimmo Bassey
Director, Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF)
Johnson Jament
Founder and Executive Director, Blue Green
Peter Haugan
Lead Expert of the High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy; Policy Director at Institute of Marine Research; Professor of Oceanography at the Geophysical Institute, University of Bergen; past chair of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC of UNESCO)
Sithabile Mlotshwa
Artist, artistic director and curator
Tanguy Abittan
Program Manager at the Metis Fund for Arts and Development
Leno Ignatious
Youth Coordinator, Blue Green Coastal Resource Centre
