Workshop in Italy on Cultural Exchange and Coastal Economy

In Naples, Associazione Minerva held a youth workshop to explore the cultural and economic resilience of coastal communities.

Where Sea Meets Story Participants looked at the links between cultural identity, environmental justice, and youth participation in blue economy initiatives. Workshop Goals

• Deepen appreciation for coastal heritage.
• Connect entrepreneurship with sustainability.
• Empower youth as cultural storytellers and eco-leaders.

Key Activities

• Heritage Trail Mapping – Linking memory, space, and climate.
• Coastal Café – Dialogue on sustainable sea-based industries.
• Island Dialogue Circle – Youth compared southern Italy and Caribbean experiences.

Participant Reflections

“Being from the coast means more than tourism—it means tradition, strength, and survival.”

Outputs and Legacy Minerva initiated a video storytelling campaign connecting island youth from Curaçao and Sicily.