Prime Minister Mark Carney will co-host an OceanEye International Alliance event at the United Nations with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to build collaboration on ocean observation.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to close out his time at the United Nations General Assembly by reuniting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for an event focused on ocean observation and data sharing.
The event, organized by the OceanEye International Alliance, is described as bringing together other leaders, civil society partners and UN organizations to build a network aimed at observing changes in the oceans and sharing related information.
The announcement comes about a week after von der Leyen said Canada could become what she called the first “associate member,” a development that Carney has linked to his broader efforts to promote collaboration and defend multilateral institutions.
Carney’s growing profile as a pro-alliance advocate has drawn criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump, according to the report. The two leaders have not met during the 81st UN General Assembly session, which is noted as Carney’s first trip to the United States since trade negotiations broke down last month.
Carney said Tuesday that the United Nations provides an opportunity to meet with other global leaders he does not see as often, underscoring the event’s purpose as both a diplomatic meeting point and a forum for coordination on ocean-related challenges.
The OceanEye International Alliance event is set to feature Carney and von der Leyen and will take place as part of the UN General Assembly period, when leaders and organizations commonly hold side events to advance specific policy initiatives.
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