EU4Ocean is organising an online Media Training Workshop for journalists and young ocean advocates. The topic of the training is Understanding the Ocean for Media and Press, focusing on ocean literacy. The webinar consists of 4 hours split across two days on 2 and 3 October. 

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Online Training agenda

1. Introduction to Ocean Literacy and Importance of Ocean Coverage  
2. Science and Research in Ocean Coverage  
3. Ocean Conservation and Sustainable Management  
4. Innovative Storytelling and Tools for Ocean Coverage  

Speakers

• Cristina Nadotti - journalist, La Repubblica 
• Laura Trethewey - environmental journalist, writer, and researcher, the Guardian, the New York Times, Columbia University 
• Zuza Nazaruk - environmental journalist, Euronews Green, DutchNews, Gazeta Wyborcza, Kyiv Post, Vers Beton, Unbias the News, Equal Times, Morocco World New
• Ricardo Aguilar - journalist, EFE, RTVE
• Teodora Tompea - news anchor, journalist, Digi 24 
• Rehab Abd Almohsen - Science, Environment and Health journalist, editor, SciDev.Net 
• Judit Alonso - journalist, Deutsche Welle
• Jessica Aldred - ocean editor, Pulitzer Center
• Mario Caña - researcher, GRID-Arendal

Special pre-recorded speech from industry expert: 

• Denis Loctier - TV Presenter and Documentary Producer, Euronews 

During the media training, attendees will also get a chance to participate in breakout session discussions to dive deeper into each topic, ask questions to the speakers, connect with industry experts and like-minded ocean enthusiasts, and learn more about EU4Ocean. 

Case Studies

In addition, speakers will present case studies on several priority areas that are being addressed by the Blue Economy policy.