The project aimed to raise awareness among future sea workers, educators, citizens and local communities about the crucial role of seas and oceans in mitigating climate change and protecting marine landscapes and biodiversity from pollution and over-exploitation of natural resources. The project -Included a shared proposal of Ocean&Climate Literacy in the curriculum of Italian and Greek schools -Improved the Green-Blue knowledge and teaching strategies among teachers of Nautical Institutes, their ability to guide students in choosing a future of study and career in the Blue Economy,increasing their European vision to exchange best practices -Fostered students' engagement in more sustainable behaviours,improving their knowledge about the job and study opportunities offered by the Blue Economy -Strengthened and increased awareness of EU values among young students -Enhanced the expertise and strategic skill of the partners involved as well as the effectiveness of their environmental awareness,education and training activities -Encouraged the participation of women in educational pathways where the female percentage is still low -Improved the awareness of target communities on more sustainable habits and lifestyles
Ride the Wave has been a significant opportunity for Marevivo to advance its mission to protect the environment and fight against climate change, particularly in the field of environmental education in schools beyond Italian borders, reaching an European level. Overall, the project nurtured Green and Blue skills among Ocean Generation (UNESCO) students, with a specific emphasis on Ocean and Climate Literacy, biodiversity, marine pollution and the importance of ecosystem preservation in the Blue Economy Sector. Furthermore, it promoted shared values, equality and inclusivity. Marevivo and HELMEPA have achieved the goal of addressing the knowledge gap, especially among Italian and European students, identified in a European study regarding the role of oceans in the climate system. As a result of the project, students have become more aware of the oceans' significance in mitigating the climate crisis and the need to move towards sustainability, especially in the Blue Economy sector. In fact, their professional future choices will have a significant impact, and this is where Marevivo intends to focus its efforts,leveraging this mechanism to contribute to influence society and achieve long-term results.