Name: Young Voices for the Ocean at the European Ocean Days
Start: 2025-03-03T09:00:00
End: 2025-03-03T18:00:00
Location: Sparks

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Are you passionate about our ocean and seas and ready to help shape their future? This event is for YOU!

We’re bringing together young people, experts, and policymakers to explore how youth can drive change in ocean governance and the blue economy.

ocean | maritime economy
Monday 3 March 2025, 09:00 - 18:00 (CET)
Bruxelles, Belgium

Practical information

When: Monday 3 March 2025, 09:00 - 18:00 (CET)
Where: Sparks
60 Rue Ravenstein, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
Languages: English
Website: European Ocean Days 2025
Social media links: @ourocean_eu
@EU_MARE

Description

The day will be split into two parts:

1️ The first Youth Policy Dialogue with Commissioner Kadis

In this special session, 16 young people (ages 18-30) will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage directly with the new Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, Mr. Costas Kadis. Together, they will discuss EU ocean policies and their impact on today’s youth and future generations.

2️ Youth engagement in ocean matters

The rest of the day will focus on how young people can get involved in shaping the future of the blue economy. We will dive into blue education, ocean literacy, and the skills needed to drive change. We will also highlight the EU4Ocean coalition for ocean literacy and showcase opportunities for youth involvement in initiatives like Mission Ocean & Waters, which empowers young citizens to take action for our ocean, seas, and waters.

From science to innovation, young people are the next generation of skills driving the blue economy forward. This is your chance to help steer the conversation and help shape a sustainable, innovative future for our ocean.

Let’s make waves together – your voice matters!

Want to know more about the European Ocean Days?

Mark your calendars for 3-7 March 2025, for a week of ocean events!