About the Summit

The Our Ocean Youth Leadership Summit, in partnership with Sustainable Ocean Alliance, coinciding with the 9th Our Ocean Conference in Athens on April 15, 2024, signifies a commitment to involve and empower the next generation in tackling key challenges in areas like Marine Protected Areas, Sustainable Blue Economy, Climate-Ocean Nexus, Maritime Security, Sustainable Fisheries, and Marine Pollution. Greece will focus on sustainable tourism, green shipping, marine plastic reduction, and the green transition in the Mediterranean.

The summit aims to empower youth by emphasizing on education, employability, and sustainable practices across conference themes. It particularly concentrates on upskilling, reskilling, and fostering ocean awareness to address challenges and opportunities. The focus is on comprehensive educational initiatives, including STEM education, marine sciences, and sustainable resource management.

Highlighting the dynamic nature of ocean-related sectors, the summit stresses the significance of upskilling and reskilling programs for emerging fields like marine biotechnology and sustainable fisheries. It aims to create an adaptable workforce through continuous learning, contributing to the sustainable development of ocean-related industries.

At its core, the summit promotes ocean awareness, emphasizing the interdependence between oceans and humanity. It actively engages in educational campaigns, workshops, and programs to enhance environmental initiatives among youth, raising awareness about oceans’ ecological significance and economic opportunities.

As a platform for Youth-led Solutions, the summit fosters innovative ideas and commitments, shaping an informed, skilled, and passionate generation dedicated to oceans’ well-being. Guided by comprehensive objectives, it addresses challenges and opportunities in diverse ocean-related sectors, actively involving youth in shaping the future of Our Ocean.
In conjunction with the Sustainable Ocean Alliance, The Ocean Policy Research Institute of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation participates in supporting young members to partake in the Summit.