#TheOceanRace - OCEAN RIGHTS, YOUTH POWER
- Romy Kraus
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Coming November 2025: The Ocean Race Summit Genova – Generation Ocean and the Generation Ocean Symposium
Get ready for an inspiring three‑day wave of innovation and intergenerational collaboration: The Ocean Race Summit Genova – Generation Ocean and the Generation Ocean Symposium. These events, set against Genova’s maritime legacy, aim to amplify youth voices in ocean health, sustainability, and the blue economy. Early-career ocean leaders, startup innovators, researchers, policymakers, educators, and storytellers will converge to spark transformative solutions—driven by fresh ideas and youthful energy.
The Lowdown
Youth Voices Front and Center: Promotes active listening to younger generations and supports them in shaping ocean‑focused solutions.
Two Complementary Events: A high-profile Summit for experts and changemakers, followed by a school-based Symposium empowering students and educators.
Blueprint for Action: Focus on actionable ideas in ocean conservation, marine economies, ocean rights, and blue‑economy innovation.
Built on Legacy: Third Summit in Genova, dovetailing with The Ocean Race Europe, furthering progress on a Universal Declaration of Ocean Rights.
“We need to listen and learn and take action.”
Highlights how youth-led initiatives are shifting the ocean‑conservation landscape.
Emphasis on bold, systemic solutions spanning policy, innovation, and storytelling.
“It is exciting … younger voices … we need it.” — Richard Brisius
“Their ideas and energy will help spark meaningful conversations…”
Innovative education and ocean‑stewardship models designed for schoolchildren and educators.
Symposium includes real-time participation: students collaborate with industry leaders.
“Their ideas and energy will help spark meaningful conversations … youth‑led action for ocean protection.” — Rebecca White
“When we collaborate across generations, we get better outcomes.”
Community-power through multigenerational engagement.
Building on the region’s momentum toward the Ocean Rights Declaration.
“Now we need to bring in the younger generation … creative solutions … When we collaborate across generations, we get better outcomes.” — Marco Bucci
Quickfire / What’s Next?
Q: How does this build on previous Summits?A: It’s Genova’s third Summit. Earlier editions seeded ocean‑rights initiatives; now the spotlight’s on youth‑led solutions.
Q: Who’s involved?A: A global mix—ocean professionals, policymakers, blue‑economy startups, educators, researchers, young advocates, and storytelling figures.
Q: What’s the real goal?A: Step up generational collaboration, elevate youth action, and fast‑track initiatives that protect and restore ocean health.
Final Thought
Get ready for an immersive fusion of bold ideas and youth empowerment. These events turn the tide—championing a generational shift toward sustainable ocean futures and inclusive, action‑oriented collaboration.
