This information note provides the co-facilitators’ choice of topics for the Ocean and Climate Change Dialogue 2026 (“Dialogue”), guiding questions and proposed approach based on consultations with Parties and observers. These consultations took place at the virtual informal exchange of views for the preparation of the 2026 Dialogue held on 26 and 27 March 2026.

Based on the letter dated 13 March 2026 to Parties and observers by the co-facilitators, and the exchange of views, the co-facilitators decided that the three topics of the dialogue will be:

1. Ocean-based priorities in the Nationally Determined Contributions.
2. Means of Implementation.
3. Ocean-climate-biodiversity synergies and international cooperation.

The Dialogue will be held on 10–11 June 2026, 15:00–18:00 CEST, Plenary Room New York, World Conference Center, Bonn.