About this webinar

Schools are uniquely placed to lead the way in building ocean literacy. By sharing practical examples of school-led initiatives, we can show how classrooms have already become living laboratories for sustainability: student-led beach cleanups that combine science with community service, partnerships with local marine centers to monitor water quality, or creative arts projects that raise awareness of ocean biodiversity. These examples demonstrate that when young people are empowered, they not only learn about the ocean but also inspire their families and communities to take action.

The event aims to highlight how schools can become powerful catalysts for ocean literacy and sustainability. By showcasing innovative, school-led initiatives across Europe, it underscores the essential role of education in advancing the EU’s Mission Ocean & Waters goals.

The event introduces the SHORE project’s efforts to develop and share blue curricula, empowering teachers and students to actively protect marine and freshwater ecosystems through hands-on learning and collaboration.

Join us to:

• Learn from inspiring examples of school-driven projects making a measurable difference in ocean and water conservation.
• Engage with educators, researchers, and project coordinators involved in the SHORE project.
• Access innovative educational materials and strategies that can be integrated into classrooms and local communities.
• Join the Ocean & Waters Ambassador of the Year Award session recognizing individuals driving progress in ocean literacy.

Date & Time

The webinar will start at 4pm (CET) on Thursday, 13 November 2025.

Agenda

• Keynote speech | Afşın Yusuf Çetinkaya – SHORE project coordinator, Yildiz Technical University
• Presentation of the SHORE Country Hubs | Jean-Marie Graïc – Associate professor, University of Padua
• Winners of the Ocean & Waters Ambassador of the Year Awards
  • Fatih Sultan Mehmet Primary School (Türkiye) with their project “Blue Heritage, Blue Future”
  • İzmir Karşıyaka Zeki Şairoğlu Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School (Türkiye) with their project “From Rain to Ocean: Sustainable Water Management and Microplastic Reduction”

Registration

Registration for this event is free but mandatory. Please register here.