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Marine Environment Campaign “Our Ocean, Our Action” to Be Held

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Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor Park Heong-joon) announced that it will host the “Our Ocean, Our Action” campaign at Songdo Beach at 10:00 AM on June 7 in collaboration with BNK Busan Bank to commemorate World Oceans Day (June 8). The city is now recruiting participants for this marine activity.

The event is being held to mark the successful hosting of the 10th Our Ocean Conference (OOC) in Busan this past April and to support Korea’s bid to host the 4th United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) in 2028.

Launched in 2014, the Our Ocean Conference is a high-level international gathering that presents commitments and achievements from global leaders to protect the ocean. Busan has become the first local government to voluntarily submit and implement action pledges for three consecutive years.

Building on the success of the recent OOC, the city has secured the 2026 PNLG (Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia) Forum for local governments and is actively pursuing the hosting rights for the 2028 UNOC, aiming to establish itself as a hub for international ocean-related conferences.

The campaign, “Our Ocean, Our Action,” echoes the slogan of the 10th OOC and aims to promote voluntary actions by Busan citizens in support of marine conservation.

The event will include beach cleaning activities (beachcombing*), six types of eco-friendly hands-on experiences, and a shell treasure hunt.

* “Beachcombing” is a compound word from “beach” and “combing,” referring to the environmental activity of collecting waste that has been discarded or washed ashore, as if combing the beach.

The campaign will feature the opening ceremony, orientation and stretching session, and beachcombing activities, with the participation of BNK Busan Bank (a corporate leader in ESG practices), environmental organizations, and citizens.

The beachcombing activity is eligible for volunteer hour recognition and will be conducted safely and professionally under the guidance of Park Seong-bae, Director of Eco-Cultural Education Hub “Bom.” Participants are expected to commit themselves to environmental protection while enjoying a healing and reflective experience by the sea.

Additionally, there will be eco-friendly programs suitable for families, including upcycling keychain making, Earth-friendly soap making, and crafting name tags from recycled banners.

Participation in the campaign is free of charge and open to all Busan citizens. Advance registration is available via QR code until June 5. While on-site registration is possible, advance registration is recommended for smoother event management.

All on-site participants will receive commemorative items such as promotional t-shirts for the Our Ocean Conference (OOC) and a set of tools for the beachcombing activity.

Shim Seong-tae, Director General of the Bureau of Oceans, Agriculture and Fisheries at Busan Metropolitan City, stated, “This marine environment campaign, held in partnership with a regional bank, is a citizen-led, action-oriented event that will enhance awareness of marine protection and foster a culture of sustainable marine conservation. We encourage active interest and participation from all citizens.”