SHORE

Teachers and Students Together at Camp: Exploring Water Literacy for the Future
2025-08-04 - 2025-08-10 | Yıldız Technical University Davutpaşa Campus, Yıldız Technical University Davutpaşa Campus, Istanbul, Turkey
Yıldız Technical University’s Ocean & Water Literacy Center will be organizing a summer camp in August 2025, titled:
“Teachers and Students Together at Camp: Exploring Water Literacy for the Future.”
In August, this one-week camp will host secondary and high school students and their teachers. The program includes hands-on workshops led by experts from the Departments of Environmental, Food, Civil, and Chemical Engineering, as well as the Faculty of Education.
🧪 Topics include:

Water purification and resource recovery
Water in food production and safety
Water infrastructure and urban systems
Chemical treatment and water quality
Environmental awareness through education

🌍 All activities will be held in both Turkish and English.
🔴 English-language sessions will be recorded and later shared online.
🎓 YTU-certified participation certificates will be issued to all students.
Registration
The registration link and further information will be published in June 2025.
The event is part of the SHORE project.

Marmara Urban Forum
2025-08-11 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Haliç Congress Center, Sütlüce Mah. Karaağaç Cad. No.19, Istanbul, Turkey
The Marmara Urban Forum (MARUF25) with the theme of “On the shore of all possibilities” will take place in Istanbul on 1-3 October 2025. This year, SHORE Project Coordinator, Yıldız Technical University (YTU), as well as partner YTU Technopark are official partners of the event.
MARUF is a major international urban forum organised by the Marmara Municipalities Union, bringing together thousands of participants from around the world to explore sustainable and inclusive urban solutions.
SHORE will be part of the Project Showcases, spaces of interaction that aim for different stakeholders to come together to share knowledge and experiences, learn from each other and develop solution-oriented collaborations.
Find out more about the Marmara Urban Forum.

SeaWilding 2025
2025-10-23 08:00 - 2025-10-25 17:00 | Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
Be part of SeaWilding2025 in Barcelona, from 23–25 October 2025, Spain’s first major interdisciplinary conference dedicated to ocean conservation and restoration.
Under the theme “From Knowledge to Action”, the event will focus on driving transformative change to help achieve the goal of restoring 30% of our oceans by 2030.
Bringing together researchers, experts, and key stakeholders, SeaWilding2025 will feature over 18 sessions and more than 35 speakers, making it a truly interactive and insightful event you won’t want to miss.
Take part in shaping the future of ocean preservation by securing your spot today!
To learn more about the conference, visit their official website here.

Black Sea Common Maritime Agenda Stakeholder Conference
2025-10-28 | Constanța, Romania, Constanța, Romania
The 2025 edition of the Black Sea Common Maritime Agenda Stakeholder Conference will take place in Constanța, Romania, on 28 October 2025.
Organised by the Ukrainian CMA Coordination, this in-person event will take the form of a dynamic forum featuring interactive sessions, discussions, and networking opportunities.
The Conference aims to bring together key stakeholders from across the region to foster dialogue, build partnerships, promote collaboration, and share best practices for the development of a sustainable and resilient Blue Economy in the Black Sea.
Curious to learn more about the Conference? Discover the full description and agenda here
Registrations close on 15 October, secure your spot!

Ecomondo - The green technology expo
2025-11-04 - 2025-11-07 | Rimini Expo Centre, Rimini, Italy
From 4 to 7 November 2025, the 28th edition of Ecomondo will take place at the Rimini Expo Centre in Italy. This event is an international benchmark for ecological transition and the circular economy.
Bringing together industrial groups, stakeholders, policymakers, opinion leaders, local authorities, research bodies and institutions, this key event will define strategies for developing EU environmental policy.
It is an opportunity to explore possibilities, exchange ideas, forge new alliances and contribute to the transformation of our planet.
More information and registration details can be found here.

Digital Education Hackathon 2025
2025-11-07 08:00 - 2025-11-16 17:00
Get ready to rethink education in the age of digital skills! The 6th edition of Digital Education Hackathon (DigiEduHack) will take place from 7 to 16 November 2025, in Brussels and online, bringing together leaders, innovators, and changemakers to shape the future of learning in the digital era.
This global initiative supports people-driven digital transformation in education, with hackathons happening around the world, in-person, online, and in hybrid formats, and open to participants of all ages and backgrounds.
Whether you’re a student, educator, innovator, or simply curious, there’s a place for you to create real impact and turn your ideas into action.
Want to be part of this digital education movement?Develop your own idea and register now on the official DigiEduHack website!

SHORE Webinar: How schools can become agents of change for ocean literacy
2025-11-13 16:00 - 17:00
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.

Let's talk about the Baltic - Part 4
2025-12-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
🎬 Let’s Talk About the Baltic Sea – New Episode!
Loop – Can We Count How Much Plastic Is in the Sea?
Every day, we use plastic — bottles, bags, wrappers, even fishing nets. It makes life easier… but there’s a catch. Much of this plastic doesn’t just disappear when we throw it away. A big part of it ends up in our rivers and, eventually, in the sea. 🌊
Scientists estimate that around 80% of all plastic in the ocean comes from land! But how much plastic is really out there? What types of plastic float, sink, or hide in the sand? And how on Earth do we measure it?
To find out, researchers collect samples from beaches, seawater, ice, and even marine animals. Using special nets, microscopes, and chemical tools, they track down tiny pieces called microplastics — smaller than a grain of rice! These invisible fragments tell a big story about how our daily choices affect the ocean.
Why does it matter? Because the more we know, the better we can protect marine life — and reduce plastic pollution at its source.
Join the SHORE Lectures to explore how scientists study plastic in the sea, what we’ve discovered so far, and how you can help protect our planet by using less plastic!
Let’s dive into the data — and into solutions!
Time & Place
Date: 2 December 2025
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 (CET)
Place: Online. A zoom link will be sent to registered participants.
Registration
Registration is free but mandatory. Fill in this form to register.
Further links
More information about this webinar can be found on Today We Have website.
Check out the full webinar series “Let’s talk about the Baltic” on our YouTube channel.
