The ocean dialogue was mandated by the Conference of the Parties at its twenty-sixth session and took place on 13–14 June 2023 in conjunction with the fifty-eighth sessions of the subsidiary bodies (5–15 June 2023), Bonn, Germany. This informal summary report, prepared by the co-facilitators of the ocean dialogue provides a summary of the discussions that took place on the two topics, chosen in consultation with Parties and observers: first, coastal ecosystem restoration, including blue carbon, and second, fisheries and food security.

The ocean dialogue offered a vital space for enhancing collaboration, understanding and building ocean-based climate action, illustrating needs, opportunities and case studies as well as highlighting key messages and ways forward.