The #Youth4Ocean Forum is looking for young leaders to become EU Young Ocean Advocates, driving innovative, community-based solutions to protect seas and rivers in EU cities.
Apply by 25 April 2025 to help transform urban societies’ relationship with blue ecosystems and foster local collaboration for a healthy environment!
Background Information:
The Youth4Ocean Forum is a vibrant initiative dedicated to empowering youth engagement in ocean advocacy and freshwater protection throughout the European Union.
Our aim is to inspire a generation of young leaders who will take action in their communities to foster a healthy relationship between urban societies and their surrounding blue ecosystems.
This year, we invite young visionaries to step forward as EU Young Ocean Advocates, paving the way for transformative community-based solutions that protect our seas and rivers.
What is Blue Citizenship?
Blue Citizenship represents the intersection of ocean literacy and civic engagement. It empowers individuals and communities to actively participate in safeguarding freshwater and marine ecosystems.
By bridging the gaps between urban lifestyles and blue environments, stakeholders can more effectively advocate for policies and local solutions that promote sustainable practices.
This approach enhances public participation in environmental decision-making, thereby strengthening local democracy and encouraging resilient urban planning.
About the Projects: Youth for Blue Cities
This year’s theme, Youth for Blue Cities: Strengthening Local Action for Seas & Rivers Through Ocean Literacy, emphasizes redefining urban interactions with blue ecosystems.
We encourage innovative projects that address the specific environmental challenges posed to freshwater and marine ecosystems in urban settings. Projects should aim to:
- Promote ocean literacy and community collaboration among youth, local authorities, and businesses.
- Mobilize civil society to adopt practical and sustainable actions that prevent environmental degradation.
- Foster inclusive engagement among diverse audiences to amplify citizen participation in environmental protection.
- Cultivate blue citizenship as communities come together to devise solutions for their local ecosystems.
Advantages of Being an EU Young Ocean Advocate
As an appointed Young Ocean Advocate, you will enjoy a wealth of exclusive benefits:
- Public presentation of your project on the Youth4Ocean Forum section of the European Commission’s Maritime Forum website, with promotion on social media by the EU4Ocean Coalition.
- Your personal profile featured on the Youth4Ocean Forum website of the European Commission.
- Access to a comprehensive coaching/mentoring program by the EU4Ocean Coalition to develop your initiatives.
- Invitations to participate in EU4Ocean events, presenting pitches in front of an engaged audience.
- Tools and networks to enhance ocean literacy across Europe.
Duties of the EU Young Ocean Advocate
As a dedicated Young Ocean Advocate, your responsibilities will include:
- Developing and executing your project(s).
- Actively promoting the Youth4Ocean Forum and the importance of ocean literacy.
- Engaging your network to broaden outreach and welcome new members from all demographics.
- Participating in forum committees, meetings, and contributing to educational and outreach activities.
- Aiding in the strategic progression of the Youth4Ocean Forum.
- Assisting the EU4Ocean Coalition in organizing events at the sea basin scale and around the final EU4Ocean summit.
- Collaborating with EU4Ocean Coalition members on other ocean literacy initiatives.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Be aged 16–30 years old.
- Be an EU citizen or resident based in the EU.
- Be actively working on a project or concept pertaining to EU seas, rivers, and waters.
Ready to Take Action for Your City?
Apply by April 25th to be a part of this transformative initiative!
For more information about the application process and the multitude of benefits associated with being a Young Ocean Advocate, please visit our application webpage.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to the Youth4Ocean Forum facilitation team at info@youth4ocean-forum.eu.
Join us in making a positive change for our ocean and rivers, and help foster a generation of responsible Blue Citizens!
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