Workshop in Romania on Local Sustainability and Ocean Literacy

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Content

In Constanța, Green Hope brought together students, volunteers, and educators to explore marine ecosystems, pollution solutions, and environmental justice.

Blue Future from Black Sea The event linked global island issues with the local context of the Black Sea and addressed how inland and coastal youth can take shared responsibility. Workshop Goals
  • Build ocean literacy among young people.
  • Connect marine protection with social inclusion.
  • Promote storytelling as a tool for ecological engagement.
Key Activities
  • Plastic Trail Walk – Cleanup and reflection walk along the waterfront.
  • “Message in a Bottle” – Letters to future generations.
  • Cross-Coast Quiz – Caribbean and Black Sea comparison games.
Participant Reflections
“Curaçao felt closer today than ever—because we care about the same sea.”
Outputs and Legacy Green Hope pledged to expand their marine awareness program to schools in rural Romania.
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