NICE, FRANCE — June 6, 2025 — The Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America (FEZANA) will participate in the high-level 2025 United Nations Conference to Support the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14 – Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development, from June 9 to 13, 2025.
The conference, co-hosted by Costa Rica and France, aims to accelerate action and mobilize all sectors to address the pressing challenges facing the world’s oceans, including rising temperatures, plastic pollution and overexploitation of marine resources.
With over 60 world leaders, 4,000 government officials, and 6,000 civil society participants expected, the event will focus on fostering partnerships and commitments to conserve and sustainably use the ocean.
FEZANA’s participation underscores its commitment to water conservation and in promoting SDG 14, contributing to global efforts in ocean conservation.
Participants:
Vista Khosravi (London, UK)
Vista Khosravi is an Environmental scientist working on various renewable and water-based projects based in the UK, helping develop sustainable, innovative ways to balance the needs of humans, and the environment. Vista is fascinated by the abundance and harmonious relationships of the earth’s rich ecosystem, and how we as humans should strive to preserve and protect this harmony.
Shahin Bekhradnia (Oxford, UK)
Shahin Bekhradnia grew up in England, obtained her undergraduate degree in Modern Languages and post-graduate degree in Anthropology from Oxford University. She has served for 29 years as a magistrate in the criminal and family courts in Oxfordshire. Shahin is known and respected for her detailed knowledge on environmental policies.
For more information about the 2025 UN Ocean Conference, please visit UN Ocean Conference.
About FEZANA:
Founded in 1987, FEZANA serves as the coordinating body for 27 Zoroastrian Associations throughout the United States and Canada. It is a non-governmental organization in consultative status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), and the Department of Global Communications (DGC) of the United Nations. FEZANA promotes the study, understanding and practice of the Zoroastrian faith in North America, represents the interest of its member associations, and carries out philanthropic and charitable activities worldwide. The FEZANA Journal, FEZANA’s publication of record, circulates to Zoroastrian households in more than 22 countries, as well as to scholars, academicians, and religious organizations worldwide. For more information, visit: www.fezana.org
About the UN:
The United Nations is central to global efforts to solve problems that challenge humanity. Cooperating in this effort are more than 30 affiliated organizations, known together as the UN system. For more information visit www.un.org
Media Contact:
Roshni Kharoliwalla
Email: roshni.kharoliwalla@zamc.org
Phone: +1-608-213-7244
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