Call for Young Ocean Advocates: Youth action for the Sustainable Blue Economy

The Youth4Ocean Forum invites young students, educators, artists, advocates, entrepreneurs, innovators, and researchers who are developing and implementing initiatives supporting the sustainable blue economy to become the next EU Young Ocean Advocates, joining a community of over 500 young ocean changemakers from all over Europe.

Youth and Early-Career Ocean Professionals (ECOPs) are key drivers of change. By bringing fresh perspectives and creative solutions to address challenges in the blue sector while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability, equity, and inclusivity, their work is already shaping the future of the blue economy.

We welcome projects that include ocean literacy and awareness-raising activities, advocacy initiatives, creative approaches, research and innovation, technology development, nature-based solutions, or entrepreneurship initiatives that contribute to advancing Europe’s transition toward a climate-neutral, resilient, and inclusive blue economy.

Eligibility

• Aged 16–30 years old
• Based in the EU
• Working on a project that is focused on EU seas, rivers, and waters

What’s in it for you?

If selected, you and your project will:

• Receive accreditation as an EU Young Ocean Advocate from the European Commission,
• Access tailored mentoring services, visibility and networking opportunities with senior experts to help develop, upscale, or replicate your project,
• Get the chance to collaborate and exchange ideas with a community of more than 500 young ocean leaders and ECOPs from all around Europe,
• Participate in networking activities and access opportunities to develop collaborative projects that advance Ocean Literacy within the framework of the EU4Ocean Coalition.

Apply here

You can visit this webpage to find out more about the application process and the benefits of becoming a Young Ocean Advocate!

If you have any questions, please get in touch with the Youth4Ocean Forum facilitation team at infoyouth4ocean-forum [dot] eu (info[at]youth4ocean-forum[dot]eu).