Be a Blue Citizen - Inclusive Ocean Literacy and Democracy in Motion

Overview

Join the EU4Ocean Coalition as we celebrate the ocean through inspiring and engaging activities at our event, "Be a Blue Citizen - Inclusive Ocean Literacy and Democracy in Motion." This in-person event will be a cornerstone of Ocean Week 2024, focusing on inclusivity and the empowerment of youth and vulnerable groups within democratic and blue processes. The event will take place in the post-EU Elections environment and aligns with the 2024 Challenge of the Year theme, "Be a Blue Citizen: Ocean, Citizenship, and Democracy."

Activities

Media workshop for young professionals (open registration)

During this workshop, students and young professionals interested in digital communication will gain hands-on expertise about effective communication of ocean literacy and sustainability-related issues. Led by Media Agency REVOLVE, the workshop will explore the theory and practice of conducting interviews for digital communication on the themes of Blue Citizenship and Ocean Literacy.

Agenda:

10:30 - 12:00   Part 1: Theory

12:00 - 13:30   Lunch break

13:30 - 18:00   Part 2: Practice

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Building a common roadmap: workshop for ECOP and youth networks (invitation only)

This workshop brings together blue youth networks who share similar priorities and values. Discussions will be focusing on strengthening the participatory space for young people in international (e.g. UNOC) and EU “blue” democratic processes, while also addressing the need to diversify those spaces by making them more accessible to and empowering for marginalised groups. The final goal is to translate ideas into actionable proposals.

This event is reserved for nominated representatives from ECOP and youth networks working on ocean affairs. If you believe that another specific organisation or network should be invited, don’t hesitate to contact infoyouth4ocean-forum [dot] eu (info[at]youth4ocean-forum[dot]eu) with your request.

Interactive Panel and Workshop on Ocean Literacy, Democracy and Inclusion (open registration)

Addressing inclusivity and meaningful participation of youth as well as vulnerable and marginalised social groups can relate to different aspects of ocean management, policy and literacy. During the workshop, a diverse panel of experts from different fields and stakeholder groups will engage participants in interactive discussions, unpacking the issue and exploring how to embrace inclusion in ocean literacy and policy-making.

Agenda:

15:30 - 15:40   Introduction and presentation by European Parliament

15:40 - 15:55   Opening remarks and discussion with MEPs (tbc)

15:55 - 16:00   Icebreaker

16:00 - 16:30   Setting the stage: panel discussion

16:30 - 17:00   Focus group discussions 

17:00 - 17:30   Combined working group discussions

17:30 - 18:00   Final panel discussion and concluding remarks

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This event is organised by the EU4Ocean Coalition in collaboration with European Young Rewilders, Ocean Social, Rural Youth Europe, Surfrider Foundation Europe, The Good Lobby, and Young European Federalists.