SHORE

SHORE Open Call #2 - Info Webinar
2024-10-16 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | Online
Join us to learn more about the SHORE project and how to apply for our Open Call #2, with grants up to 10,000€ for ocean and water literacy projects from primary and elementary schools in one of our 5 regional target areas (Baltic Sea, Black Sea, Mediterranean Sea, Rhine River, and Danube River).
Date & Time
Wednesday, 16 October 2024 | 11:00-12:00 (CEST)
Agenda

11:00 – Objectives
11:15 – Who can apply
11:30 – How to apply
11:45 – Q&A

Registration
You can register for this event here: https://www.f6s.com/shore-open-call2-info-webinar (Click on “Get your ticket” to register).

EU Blue Schools Webinar: Navigating Funding for Blue Schools
2024-10-09 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Online
In September 2024, our SHORE project, alongside its sister projects BlueLightS and ProBleu — all funded under the EU Mission “Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030″—will be launching funding calls specifically for schools involved with the Network of European Blue Schools (NEBS) or those interested in joining. These funding opportunities are designed to enhance water and ocean literacy, aligning with the Mission’s objectives and expanding the Network of European Blue Schools.
To support teachers in navigating these funding calls, understanding their specific requirements, and choosing the best option, the NEBS Secretariat is hosting a webinar. Scheduled for 9 October at 18:00 CEST, the webinar will feature representatives from all three projects who will present their calls and provide guidance on the application process. This is an excellent opportunity for schools to learn how to secure funding for projects that promote environmental stewardship within their communities.
Agenda

18:00 – 18:05 Welcome an introduction – NEBS Secretariat
18:05 – 18:15 – BlueLightS presentation
18:15 – 18:25 – SHORE presentation
18:25 – 18:35 – ProBleu presentation
18:35 – 18:55 – Q&A, discussion
18:55 – 19:00 – Final remarks

For more information about this event, visit this page. Register is mandatory through this link.
For more information about the SHORE Open Call, visit this page.

Pomeranian Researchers' Night 2024 - Captain Planet
2024-09-27 18:00 - 23:00 UTC | Experyment Science Centre, Gdynia, Poland
“Earth, fire, wind, water! From your combined powers I appear … Captain Planet!”. People who grew up in the 90’s are certainly very familiar with this quote. Now it’s time to remind it to the younger ones as well! Therefore, during the Pomeranian Researchers’ Night 2024 we will introduce you to these four elements. We will look at them from a broad perspective – because fire is also heat and energy, water is also what lives in it, air is related to climate change, and earth is not only soils and rocks, but also fossils and living organisms. Each of these topics will be addressed during workshops, demonstrations and lectures. Ahead of you is five hours filled with scientific attractions – see you on 27 September at 18:00 in Experyment Science Centre in Gdynia.
WSB University and SHORE’s Polish Country Hub, together with “Today we Have”, invite you to SHORE space during Pomeranian Researchers’ Night 2024. You can find us in the WATER Exhibition part.
If you want to know how ocean acidification affects marine organisms and their shells, visit our SHORE booth, meet our ocean literacy experts, and join our experiments.
More information: https://experyment.gdynia.pl/wydarzenia/pomorska-noc-naukowcow-2024-kapitan-planeta/

EMSEA annual conference 2024
2024-09-23 - 2024-09-26 | University of Zadar, Ulica Mihovila Pavlinovića 1, Zadar, 23000, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)
As the Ocean Literacy concept marks its 20th anniversary this year, and European Marine Science Educators Association (EMSEA) celebrates 11 years of advancing Ocean Literacy in Europe and beyond, the EMSEA annual conference 2024 is scheduled to take place in Zadar, Croatia, from September 23rd to 26th.
The conference host will be the University of Zadar (UNIZD), a European University for Smart Urban Coastal Sustainability (EU-CONEXUS) alliance member. The conference will be co-organized by UNIZD and the 20 000 Leagues Marine Explorers Society, working together as the pioneers of ocean literacy in Croatia.
The EMSEA Annual Conference 2024 will focus on the following topics:

OCEAN LITERACY AND BLUE ECONOMY
INCLUSIVE OCEAN LITERACY
OCEAN LITERACY AND NATURAL SCIENCES
OCEAN LITERACY BEYOND NATURAL SCIENCES
OCEAN LITERACY AND ACADEMIA
OCEAN LITERACY RESEARCH
OCEAN LITERACY AND WATER SPORTS
OCEAN LITERACY AND EDUCATION
OPEN SESSION

Information and abstract submission can be found on this page.
Save the date for an unforgettable ocean literacy experience!

Webinar: Say hello to your Baltic neighbours
2024-09-09 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Online
The health and well-being of the Baltic Sea, along with its interconnected rivers and lakes, is a shared responsibility that transcends borders. As stewards of this vital marine environment, all eight countries surrounding the Baltic Sea must take collective ownership to protect and preserve its delicate ecosystems.
The future of our fisheries, coastal communities, and natural heritage is in the hands of its people. Join our webinar, “Say Hello to Your Baltic Neighbors”, on 9 September as we explore ways in which we can all work together as a unified Baltic community to address the significant challenges related to the Baltic Sea’s sustainability and environmental degradation.
Invited participation from teachers, Blue Economy professionals, researchers, and others with interests in learning about environmental challenges and calls to action to restore the health and well-being of the Baltic Sea, to ensure a thriving and resilient body of water, sustaining life and livelihoods now and for generations to come.
To participate in this webinar, you can send an email to register at: info@bluebalticecosystem.com
This event is organised by the WSB Akademia and Baltic Blue Ecosystem Living Lab.

Digital Ocean Forum 2024
2024-06-12 | Online
The Digital Ocean Forum 2024 will be the occasion to unveil the prototype of the European Digital Twin of the Ocean and to showcase what the European Digital Twin of the Ocean, as a Commission public service, can do for the sustainable development of our blue economies and the management of our ocean resources, as well as how it contributes to the implementation of the Green Deal and the UN Decade of Science for Sustainable Development.
It will bring together experts, stakeholders, policymakers and interested citizens in the co-design and co-creation of the European Digital Twin of the Ocean.
Information to join this hybrid event and participate can be found here.

Mission Ocean & Waters Night: Inspirație și Responsabilitate pentru Tineri
2024-06-07 18:00 - 22:00 UTC | Centrul Muzeal Eco-Turistic Delta Dunării, Strada 14 Noiembrie 1, Tulcea, 820009, Romania
Evenimentul face parte din proiectul Horizon „SHORE – Transformarea elevilor în arhitecți ai schimbării”, consorțiu din care face parte și ONG Mare Nostrum, ca partener și coordonator pentru regiunea Mării Negre.
Acest eveniment are ca scop întărirea legăturilor dintre comunitățile de cercetare și educație, și implicarea publicului larg, având participanți din 10 țări europene. Întâlnirea oferă o platformă pentru a facilita interacțiunea dintre studenți, comunități și oameni de știință, promovând o înțelegere mai profundă a științei oceanelor și a semnificației acesteia.
Prima parte a evenimentul este reprezentată de o sesiune online, în care reprezentanții diverselor grupuri de interese vor fi încurajați să își împărtășească valorile, convingerile și viziunile în materie de ocean literacy și cum se raportează la Mission Ocean.
Prin împărtășirea cunoștințelor, pasiune și angajament, participanții vor fi încurajați să aibă un impact pozitiv asupra conservării oceanelor și să contribuie la construirea unui viitor mai durabil pentru generațiile viitoare.

Agenda
18:00 – 19:00 – Sesiunea 1
Sesiune de demonstrații practice

Descoperă știința prin joc – jocuri și experimente educaționale
Descoperă Delta Dunării și Marea Neagră – proiecție de film

*Activități paralele, pe grupuri

19:00 – 20:00 – Sesiunea 2
Ateliere de lucru Meet-the-Scientist de tip carusel
Centrul Muzeal Eco-Turistic Delta Dunării (https://www.icemtl.ro/centrul-muzeal-eco-turistic-delta-dunarii/)
Institutul Național de Cercetare -Dezvoltare Delta Dunării (https://ddni.ro/wps/ro/acasa/)
Administrația Rezervației Biosferei Delta Dunării (https://ddbra.ro/)

20:00 – 21:00 – Sesiunea 3
Ateliere de lucru Meet-the-Scientist de tip carusel
Centrul Muzeal Eco-Turistic Delta Dunării (https://www.icemtl.ro/centrul-muzeal-eco-turistic-delta-dunarii/)
Institutul Național de Cercetare -Dezvoltare Delta Dunării (https://ddni.ro/wps/ro/acasa/)
Administrația Rezervației Biosferei Delta Dunării (https://ddbra.ro/)

21:00 – 22:00 – Sesiunea 4
Sesiune de demonstrații practice

Descoperă știința prin joc – jocuri și experimente educaționale
Descoperă Delta Dunării și Marea Neagră – proiecție de film

*Activități paralele, pe grupuri

Mission Ocean & Waters Night este un eveniment ce va avea loc concomitent în Romania, Polonia, Italia și Turcia. O sesiunea online la nivel înalt va deschide această zi.

Mission Ocean & Waters Night: Trzy rzeki – jedno morze
2024-06-07 11:00 - 18:00 UTC | Poland, Poland
Mission Ocean & Waters Night to międzynarodowe wydarzenie promujące świadome korzystanie z zasobów wodnych Naszej Planety, które odbędzie się w trzech lokalizacjach: Dąbrowie Górniczej, Cieszynie i Krakowie. Serdecznie zapraszamy mieszkańców do udziału w warsztatach nad brzegami Wisły i Olzy, wykładach, spotkaniach z ekspertami oraz do zapoznania się z prezentowanymi w Dąbrowie Górniczej wystawami tematycznymi

Kraków
11:00 – 15:00: Zajęcia dla młodzieży na brzegach Wisły.

Zakole Wisły pod Wawelem: warsztaty prezentujące skutki dla środowiska przekształconych technicznie rzek i co przez to tracimy. W tym happening: „Może dziwnie wyglądam stojąc w wodzie pod Wawelem, ale to było normalne przez wieki i dopiero w połowie XX wieku uczyniliśmy to nienormalnym”.

„Potęga morza” – prelekcja Anny Kiełbik – Piwońskiej – kapitana jachtowego i sternika motorowodnego.

Cieszyn
11:00 – 15:00: Zajęcia dla młodzieży na brzegach Olzy.

Interaktywne warsztaty z badaniem jakości wody w rzece OLZA, quiz i wykład. Wydarzenie realizowane na polskim i czeskim brzegu rzeki. “Wpływ rzek na jakość wody w morzach i ocenach”

Poruszane zagadnienia:
– obieg wody w przyrodzie
– stan jakości wód w Polsce oraz w Morzu Bałtyckim
– źródła zanieczyszczeń wody w Polsce
– wpływ zanieczyszczeń rzecznych na jakość wód morskich
– sposoby badania jakości wody – działanie praktyczne (badanie obecności jonów amonowych, azotanowych i fosforanowych w rzece Olzie)
– zużycie wody w Polsce i sposoby ograniczenia zużycia wody

Dąbrowa Górnicza
16:00 – 18:00: Międzypokoleniowe zajęcia dla mieszkańców Zagłębia Dąbrowskiego.

Wykład i debata „Woda wczoraj i dziś. Zagłębie Dąbrowskie” dr Zbigniew Mirkowski. Wydarzenie w partnerstwie z Muzeum Miejskim „Sztygarka” w Dąbrowie Górniczej.
Warsztaty „ Wodne podchody – skąd się bierze rzeka w kranie” – interaktywne zajęcia dla dzieci.

All day: Wystawy fotograficzne.

„Aby Biała została z Nami”;
“Wystawa Amonitów”.

Mission Ocean & Waters Night odbędzie się również we Włoszech, Rumunii i Turcji! Wspólna międzynarodowa oficjalna sesja otworzy Mission Ocean & Waters Night w tych 4 krajach.

Mission Ocean & Waters Night: joint High-level online Session
2024-06-07 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/Helsinki)
Mission Ocean & Waters Night will open with a joint high-level online session involving all organising countries: Türkiye, Romania, Poland and Italy.
This event will take place on Friday, 7 June from 10am to 12pm (CEST / UTC+2).
Agenda
Download the agenda here.

10:00 – Assoc. Prof. Afşın Yusuf ÇETİNKAYA | SHORE Project Coordinator, Yildiz Technical University
10:10 – Prof. Yaşar ÖMƏROV | Rector, Azerbaijan Technological University
10:15 – Prof. Shahmaran SEILOV | Rector, Avrasya Gumilev University
10:20 – Prof. Usmanov Batır SHUKURILLAYEVICH | Rector, Tashkent Institute of Chemical Technology
10:25 – Karolina DUTKIEWICZ-GARCIA | EU Policy Advisor,National Centre for Research and Development Brussels Office
10:35 – Oliviero MONTANARO | Ex Head of Unit VI “Marine and Coastal Environment Protection”, Italian Ministry of Environment, Land & Sea
10:45 – Dina EPARKHINA | Senior Policy and Communications Officer, EuroGOOS
10:55 – Prof. Halil HASAR | Director, TR Mınıstry Of Envıronment, Urbanızatıon And Clımate Change
11:05 – Veronica MANFREDI | Director Zero Pollution in DG Environment, European Commission
11:15 – Andreea STRACHINESCU | Head of Unit Maritime innovation, Marine Knowledge and Investment, DG MARE
11:25 – Tereza BUDNAKOVA | Seconded Head of unit, Horizon Europe Climate, Directorate-General for Climate Action
11:35 – Prof. Tamer YILMAZ | Rector, Yildiz Technical University
11:45 – Prof. Hasan MANDAL | Head of the The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye
11:55 – Davut GÜL | Governor of İstanbul
12:05 – End of event

Registration
Register here to attend the event online.

Then join us for entertaining and educational local activities in Türkiye, Romania, Poland, and Italy!

Mission Ocean & Waters Night: Dare potere agli studenti attraverso una comunicazione più efficace
2024-06-07 09:30 - 21:00 UTC | Museo G. Olivi di Chioggia, Fondamenta Canal Vena, 1282, Chioggia, 30015, Italy
La Mission Ocean & Waters Night sarà un evento in cui la comunità pubblica incontrerà gli stakeholder della Blue Economy e vedrà di persona come il mare Mediterraneo sia una parte cruciale del nostro territorio. Attraverso panel di discussione, incontri con gli scienziati, sessioni di poster, una visita al Museo Olivi di Chioggia, cercheremo di capire come responsabilizzare i cittadini di domani a essere amministratori del mare e agenti di cambiamento!

Agenda
9:30 – 10:00 Welcome coffee
10:00 – 12:00 Online High-level session
12:00 – 13:00 Poster session con visita guidata del museo
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch break
14:00 – 16:00
1.Tavola rotonda – “Cittadinanza del Mare Mediterraneo” – Aula magna
Una discussione aperta sulla gestione del Mediterrane e come i futuri cittadini possono prenderne parte.
Con la partecipazione di:

Dott. Oliviero Montanaro, ex direttore generale del patrimonio naturalistico e mare (PNM), MASE
Comandante Donato Scolozzi, Capitaneria di Porto di Chioggia
Dott.ssa Maddalena Jahoda – Divulgatrice scientifica TETHYS
Dott.ssa Yasmine Lollo, MUR
Dott. Alessandro Gianni, Greenpeace Italia (online)
Prof. Sandro Mazzariol, CERT, UniPD

oppure
2.Laboratorio – “I suoni del Mare” – Aula 2
Il laboratorio interattivo ci porta nell’ambiente acqua dove vivono creature che comunicano fra loro attraverso un universo di suoni. Ma il suono serve solo per comunicare o per alcune specie serve anche per qualcos’altro? Lo scopriremo assieme agli esperti del settore in un fantastico viaggio nel mondo marino fra suoni e rumori dell’alto Adriatico.
Fascia di età: 6-10 anni
A cura di Giuseppe Palmisano conservatore del Museo di Medicina Veterinaria

16:00 – 16:30 Coffee break

16:30 – 18:30
1.Tavola rotonda – “Cittadinanza della Laguna di Venezia” – Aula Magna
Panorama delle organizzazioni civili e non governative attive localmente tra cui Viveracqua, Legambiente (online), Ismi e i saluti dell’Assessora Serena De Perini del comune di Chioggia.
oppure
2.Laboratorio – Costruiamo insieme un delfino – Aula 2
Il laboratorio consiste nell’assemblare, attraverso l’ausilio dei nostri esperti e di specifici atlanti, lo scheletro completo di due specie di delfini presenti nell’alto Adriatico, con lo scopo di far conoscere più da vicino queste specie, il loro rapporto con l’uomo, lo stato attuale di conservazione e il modo di preservarli.
Fascia di età: 11-14 anni
A cura di Giuseppe Palmisano conservatore del Museo di Medicina Veterinaria

18:30 – 19:00 Apericena
19:30 – 21:00 Proiezione documentario “Po” di Andrea Segre (90 min)

Per partecipare a questo evento, registrarsi a questo link

La Mission Ocean & WatersNight si svolgerà anche in Polonia, Romania e Turchia! Una sessione congiunta di alto livello aprirà la Mission Ocean & Waters Night in questi 4 Paesi

Mission Ocean & Waters Night: Okyanus gecesi
2024-06-07 09:30 - 21:00 UTC | Yıldız Technical University Davutpaşa Campus, Yıldız Technical University Davutpaşa Campus, Istanbul, Turkey
SHORE projesi kapsamında gerçekleşecek olan Mission Ocean & Waters Night, Polonya, İtalya ve Türkiye’de de düzenlenecek. Bu etkinliklerde, öğrenciler ve öğretmenler çeşitli deniz bilimleri etkinliklerine katılacaklar. Deniz ekosistemlerinin korunması ve okyanus bilincinin artırılması amacıyla atölye çalışmaları, interaktif sunumlar ve eğitici oyunlar yapılacak. Katılımcılar, denizlerin önemi hakkında bilgi edinirken, çevre bilincini geliştirecek ve sürdürülebilirlik konularında farkındalık kazanacaklar.
Agenda:
9:30 – 10:00 – Welcome & Coffee
10:00 – 12:05 – Opening Speeches:

Assoc. Prof. Afşın Yusuf ÇETİNKAYA | SHORE Project Coordinator, Yildiz Technical University
Prof. Yaşar ÖMƏROV | Rector, Azerbaijan Technological University
Prof. Shahmaran SEILOV | Rector, Avrasya Gumilev University
Prof. Usmanov Batır SHUKURILLAYEVICH | Rector, Tashkent Institute of Chemical Technology
Karolina DUTKIEWICZ-GARCIA | EU Policy Advisor,National Centre for Research and Development Brussels Office
Oliviero MONTANARO | Ex Head of Unit VI “Marine and Coastal Environment Protection”, Italian Ministry of Environment, Land & Sea
Dina EPARKHINA | Senior Policy and Communications Officer, EuroGOOS
Prof. Halil HASAR | Director, TR Mınıstry Of Envıronment, Urbanızatıon And Clımate Change
Veronica MANFREDI | Director Zero Pollution in DG Environment, European Commission
Andreea STRACHINESCU | Head of Unit Maritime innovation, Marine Knowledge and Investment, DG MARE
Tereza BUDNAKOVA | Seconded Head of unit, Horizon Europe Climate, Directorate-General for Climate Action
Prof. Tamer YILMAZ | Rector, Yildiz Technical University
Prof. Hasan MANDAL | Head of the The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye
Davut GÜL | Governor of İstanbul

12:30 – 13:00 – Mission Ocean & Waters Vision Presentation | Prof. Dr. Afşın Yusuf ÇETİNKAYA
13:00 – 15:00 – YTÜ Central Garden Activities

Sea and Ocean Waste Exhibition
Zero Waste Workshop
Sustainable Production Workshop

13:30 – 17:30 – Ocean & Water Themed Workshops at Schools (Kindergaten, Primary & Secondary Schools around the area)
For Primary and Secondary Schools:

Ocean Yoga
Make your ocean
Water Treatment ad Sustainability Experimental Set-up
Ocean Quiz
Ocean Animals Coloring
Water Saving Game
Recycling Project
Sea Music

For Secondary Schools:

Water Resources Discussion
Oceans and Water Themed Quiz
Underwater Photography and Documentary Workshop:
Sea Cleaning Campaign
Water Treatment ad Sustainability Experimental Set-up

Bu etkinliğe katılmak için lütfen bu bağlantıdan kayıt olun

Mission Ocean & Waters Night Polonya, İtalya ve Romanya‘de de gerçekleşecek! Ortak bir Üst Düzey oturum bu 4 ülkede Mission Ocean & Waters Night’ın açılışını yapacak

Ocean Literacy World Conference - Connect People and Ocean
2024-06-07 - 2024-06-08 | Venise, Venise, Italy
The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO, in collaboration with the Government of Italy, the Municipality of Venice, and the Prada Group, will host the Ocean Literacy World Conference on June 7-8 in the city of Venice, Italy. This Conference will bring together international experts in ocean literacy and ocean education from across various sectors.
During the Conference, the Venice Declaration will be developed, and you can contribute to this material!
Be part of our Survey “Global Ocean Literacy Priorities: A Participant-Driven Survey on Key Topics for 2030”

European Science Engagement Association (EUSEA) Annual Conference
2024-05-15 - 2024-05-16 | Tbilisi, Tbilisi, Georgia
This year, the European Science Engagement Association (EUSEA) Annual Conference will focus on “The Value of Identity – Public Engagement Beyond Boundaries”. At this event, you will have the opportunity to exchange best practices, and explore innovative approaches to science engagement during keynote speeches, interactive workshops, and thought-provoking panel discussions.
Information and registration can be found on this page.

Wave of Change Conference
2024-05-14 09:30 - 16:00 (Europe/Moscow) | Yıldız Technical University Davutpaşa Campus, Yıldız Technical University Davutpaşa Campus, Istanbul, Turkey
Join the SHORE project in Istanbul for the “Wave of change” conference. This event will gather various blue economy and ocean literacy actors in Turkey including multiple panel discussion, workshop and activities throughout the day.
Registration
Registration is free but mandatory. Please fill in this form to register.
Exhibition Area
Would you like to showcase your activities related to Mission Ocean, Blue Economy and Ocean Literacy? We have an Exhibition Area. Fill in this form to register for the exhibition.
Agenda (UTC+3)
9:30 – Welcome & Registration
10:00 – Opening speeches

Prof. Dr. Tamer YILMAZ, Yıldız Technical University Rector
Özcan TÜRKOĞLU, Istanbul Provincial Deputy Director of National Education
Mustafa KAYA, Istanbul Deputy Governor

10:30 – SHORE project presentation | Assoc. Prof. Afşın Yusuf ÇETİNKAYA, Yıldız Technical University, Project Coordinator
11:30 – Keynote speakers panel

Ayşe ORUÇ, WWF, Marine and Wildlife Program Senior Manager
Rıza Tevfik MOROVA, Galatasaray Sports Club Board of Directors Spokesperson
Sinan ÖNCEL, United Brands Association, President
Fatih HOŞOĞLU, İSTAÇ, Deputy General Manager
Erdeniz EROL, ELKON, R&D Manager

13:00 – Coffee break & Exhibition
14:00 – Panel sessions with blue economy actors

Prof. Dr. Güleda ENGİN, Yıldız Technical University, Head of Environmental Engineering Department | Beyond the Visible: Microplastics
Arya YURDACAN, Entrepreneur & Ocean Advocate | Empowering the Blue Generation: Youth Action for Ocean Conservation and the Blue Economy
Prof. Dr. Seydi Ahmet SATICI & Assoc. Prof. Begüm SATICI, Yıldız Technical University, Educational Sciences Department | Blue Horizons: Broadening Perspectives on Ocean Literacy Education
Müge AYDIN, Blueit, R&D Leader/CRO | Tapping into the Future: Virtual Water & Trade
Nail ÜÇYOL, TÜDAV, Researcher | Mission Ocean & Ocean Literacy

15:30 – End of conference
Download the agenda here.
Speakers
Discover all of our speakers!

Webinar on Mission Ocean | Polish national contact point
2024-05-07 12:30 - 13:30 UTC | Online
## This event will be held in Polish ##
The Polish National Contact Point is organising a webinar on the EU Mission Restore our Oceans, Seas and Waters on 7 May 2024 from 12:00 to 13:30pm CEST).
During this webinar, WSB University will present good practices from the SHORE project and share their knowledge and experience with different stakeholders and potential Horizon Europe applicants (Higher education institutions, NGOs, Schools and public authorities).
Agenda
You can download the agenda here.
Registration
More information and registration on this page (in Polish).

1st DOORS Stakeholder Conference - Black Sea Futures: Science, Prosperity and People
2024-04-23 - 2024-04-24 | Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania
The 1st DOORS Stakeholder Conference will take place in Bucharest, Romania, on 23-24 April 2024. This event will feature inspiring high-level panels, interactive co-design workshops, and a Black Sea research and innovation showcase.
Participants are invited to attend on-site (no online participation will be possible). The conference will offer a unique forum to exchange views on the challenges and opportunities in the sustainable blue economy sectors, the development of the Digital Twin Ocean, training and capacity enhancement in the Black Sea, Ocean Literacy, and science-policy interface.
SHORE partner Mare Nostrum will organise a workshop, on 24 April: “Empowering Futures: Advancing Early Career Development and Lifelong Learning in the Black Sea region”.
Information and registration can be found on this page.

European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly
2024-04-14 - 2024-04-19 | Vienna, Vienna, Austria
The EGU General Assembly 2024 brings together geoscientists from all over the world to one meeting covering all disciplines of the Earth, planetary, and space sciences. The EGU aims to provide a forum where scientists, especially early career researchers, can present their work and discuss their ideas with experts in all fields of geoscience.
SHORE will be presented by our partner Vienna University Children’s Office as part of the GIFT Programme (Geosciences Information for Teachers) which offers teachers of primary school to high school the opportunity to upgrade their knowledge in geoscience themes and to shorten the time between new discoveries and textbook information.
Information and registration can be found on this page.

Satellite event of the UN Ocean Decade Conference
2024-04-08 17:00 - 18:30 UTC | Institut de Ciències del Mar (ICM-CSIC), 37 Passeig Marítim de la Barceloneta, Barcelona, 08003, Spain
The European Blue Schools toward the ambitious target of UNESCO about ocean literacy in the school curricula:
A dialogue promoted by the ProBleu, SHORE and BlueLightS Consortia Coalition under the EU Ocean Mission toward the Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) goal
As part of the UNESCO Ocean Decade Conference, the SHORE, ProBlue and BlueLightS projects, in collaboration with EMSEA, are spearheading a landmark event to embed ocean literacy within the European school curriculum by 2025. This initiative represents a significant stride towards meeting the objectives of the Ocean Decade, unifying educational institutions across Europe in a shared mission.
The event “The European Blue Schools: Aiming for UNESCO’s Ambitious Ocean Literacy Goals in School Curricula” is scheduled for 8 April, from 5:00pm to 6:30pm (CEST), at the Institut de Ciències del Mar (ICM-CSIC) auditorium and will also be available online. Admission is free, and while registration for the Ocean Decade event is not required, attendees must register to attend this event by Friday, 5 April at 1pm (CEST). Online participants should fill in this form.
Ocean literacy is essential to foster a new generation that understands and appreciates the intricate relationship between humanity and the ocean and commits to its protection. Integrated with the European Blue Schools initiative, this event is poised to play a crucial role in the global movement towards sustainable marine education.
Attendees will have the chance to hear from distinguished project coordinators about the collaborative efforts among EU Mission’s sister projects, delve into the progress and hurdles faced by European Blue Schools, and discuss practical strategies for engaging educational stakeholders in this mission.
This satellite event is a unique opportunity for educators, environmentalists, and all stakeholders to rally behind a vital cause and contribute to the ambitious goals of the UNESCO Ocean Decade.
Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to a sustainable future, capped off with a networking session to connect with like-minded people. Join us on 8 April in Barcelona!

ECSA 2024 Conference
2024-04-03 - 2024-04-06 | Vienna, Vienna, Austria
The European Citizen Science Association (ECSA) conference is one of the leading citizen science conference in Europe. Participants and speakers can discuss and network with citizen science practitioners, researchers, activists, scientists, policymakers, artists, and more. For the 5th ECSA conference, the theme is “Change”.
The event will be held in Vienna with possibility for remote participation. Our partner Vienna University Children’s Office will be at the event.
Register here for the ECSA conference.

Earth Hour 2024 - Ora Pământulu
2024-03-23 20:30 - 21:30 UTC | Parcul Arheologic Constanta, Bulevardul Ferdinand 28, Constanța, 900726, Romania
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For Earth Hour, our Romanian Country Hub is organising a local activity in Constanta. Come experience the magic and be part of a global movement!

Lights and Colors: The park’s alleys will be transformed into a living tableau, illuminated by hundreds of candles in decorative marine-themed holders. A spectacular vision that promises dreamy photos.
Inspirational exhibition: Admire the creativity of young people at the schools’ pledges exhibition and be inspired by their passion for environmental protection. It’s time to see how the green future is taking shape through their eyes!
Memorable photo corner: We prepare three uniquely decorated, perfectly Instagrammable photo frames!

#EarthHour #SHORE #ONGMareNostrum – Use these hashtags in your posts and show everyone that together, we can make a difference!
It’s not just an event, it’s a global movement! Every candle lit is a hope for the future. See you there!

Romanian
Este timpul să strălucești! Notează data în calendar: 23 martie, 20:30-21:30, Parcul Arheologic Constanța.
Vino să experimentezi magia și să faci parte dintr-o mișcare globală:

Lumini și culori: Aleile parcului se vor transforma într-un tablou viu, iluminat de sute de lumânări în suporturi decorative cu tematică marină. O viziune spectaculoasă ce promite fotografii de vis.
Expoziție inspirațională: Admiră creativitatea tinerilor la expoziția de angajamente (pledges) a școlilor și lasă-te inspirat de pasiunea lor pentru protecția mediului. Este momentul să vezi cum viitorul verde ia formă prin ochii lor!
Foto corner-ul memorabil: Pregătim trei rame foto unic decorate, perfect instagramabile!

#EarthHour #Shore #ONGMareNostrum – Folosește aceste hashtaguri în postările tale și arată-le tuturor că împreună, putem face diferența!
Nu este doar un eveniment, este o mișcare globală! Fiecare lumânare aprinsă este o speranță pentru viitor. Ne vedem acolo!

Webinar - Ocean Literacy: Journey to the Depths
2024-03-15 09:00 - 10:00 UTC | Online
Event Description:
Join this new SHORE Webinar on Ocean Literacy.
Our speaker will be Carmen Bucovala, an experienced educator specializing in biology. She teaches at the Ovidius High School in Constanta, Romania and has extensive experience in ocean literacy. Her talk is entitled “Ocean Literacy: Journey to the Depths”.
Recording

Previous SHORE webinars

Mare Incognitum: (What) do we learn about the sea in school?
Delve into SHORE’s first open call

Webinar: SHORE's first open call
2024-02-27 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | Online
SHORE is organising its first webinar on the open calls.
Join us for SHORE, featuring an opening speech by Prof. Dr. Afşin ÇETİNKAYA and a project overview. WP6 Leader Joanna MAKOCKA and Milana SEKULIC will discuss the open call’s purpose, criteria, evaluation process, and application details. The event concludes with a Q&A session for interactive engagement.
Registration are closed.
Presentation & Recording
The presentation is available here. Watch the recording of this webinar below.

Online IOI Ocean Academy
2023-12-11 - 2024-01-11
Türkiye’de Denizel Ekosistemin Korunması ve Sürdürülebilirliği için Deniz Okuryazarlığı Kursu
International Ocean Institute (IOI), Türk Deniz Araştırmaları Vakfı (TUDAV) ve Shore AB Horizon Projesi kapsamında Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi işbirliğiyle gerçekleştirilecek olan “Türkiye’de Denizel Ekosistemin Korunması ve Sürdürülebilirliği için Öğretmenlere Yönelik Deniz Okuryazarlığı Kursu” 11 Aralık 2023 – 11 Ocak 2024 tarihleri arasında çevrimiçi olarak gerçekleştirilecektir.
Kursa başvurular online olarak 10 Aralık 2023 tarihine kadar alınmaktadır.
ÖNEMLİ NOKTALAR

Kurs Ücreti: Ücretsiz
Kurs Süresi: Günde 90 dakika, soru-cevap bölümü dahil
Dil: Türkçe
Başvuru Tarihi: 6 Aralık 2023
Son Başvuru Tarihi: 10 Aralık 2023
Kimler Başvurabilir? Milli Eğitime bağlı okulların tüm kademelerinde görev yapan öğretmenler ve eğitim bilimleri alanında çalışan akademisyenler (60 katılımcı)
Ayrıntılı bilgi ve Başvuru için: tudav.org

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Online IOI Ocean Academy
IOI Ocean Academy Course offered online by IOI, the Turkish Marine Research Foundation and Yıldız Teknik University in the scope of the SHORE Horizon Europe Project.
The fifth online Ocean Governance Course will be offered to improve the ocean literacy of the school teachers and educators between 11 December 2023 and 11 January 2024.
Applications for the fifth course will be received online until 10 December 2023.
Key information

Course Fee: Free
Course Duration: 90 minutes per day, including Questions & Answers session
Language: Turkish
Application Deadline: 10 December 2023
Who can apply? Teachers working at all levels of schools affiliated with National Education and academics working in the field of educational sciences (60 participants)
For detailed information and application: tudav.org

Webinar: Ocean Literacy and Blue Schools
2023-12-06 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Online
Event Description:
SHORE is organising its first webinar on ocean literacy & Blue schools!
Our speaker will be Evy Copejans from the European Marine Science Educators’ Association (EMSEA) & the EU4Ocean coalition with a talk entitled “Mare Incognitum: (What) do we learn about the sea in school?”.
Recording
