Community Stakeholders at the Heart of Blue Education: Challenges and Best Practices

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Date: 28 October 2025

Where: Online

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🧐How can we mobilise diverse stakeholders, from schools and municipalities to NGOs, artists, and local businesses, to make blue education more inclusive and impactful?

This BlueBoard webinar explores the power of collaboration in shaping a stronger culture of ocean and water literacy. Through inspiring examples from across Europe, speakers will share innovative initiatives connecting communities with their aquatic environments, from creative outreach and city-led programmes to cross-sector partnerships.

Join us to discover practical approaches, emerging trends, and the shared challenges of bringing blue education to life at all levels of society.

Speakers

Anna Stolyarova
Founder & Director, Street Art Museum Amsterdam (SAMA)
Anna uses street art as a tool for non-formal education, fostering creativity, community engagement, and dialogue through participatory art projects.

Aniya Grillo Riccelli
Project Assistant, Debating Europe – Friends of Europe
Aniya works on citizen engagement and EU policy dialogue, with a focus on Mediterranean maritime initiatives and local community involvement.

Erni Kocani
Environmental Expert and Development Practitioner
Erni specialises in sustainable development and waste management across the Western Balkans, advancing circular economy and marine litter reduction initiatives.

Veronika Mercieca
Cultural Manager, Port Regional Council of Malta
Veronika promotes cultural and environmental collaboration across Malta’s coastal communities, linking heritage, sustainability, and citizen engagement.

Ginevra Gatti
Project Manager, Environment & Climate Hub – ALDA
Ginevra coordinates European sustainability projects, including BlueLightS, and focuses on climate policy, local engagement, and environmental education.

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