OCEAN CITIES MONTH

Join the Ocean Cities Month in your city!

Ocean Cities Month is an opportunity to showcase the actions you are taking within the network. During this month, you can share ideas, create debates, promote solutions to ocean-related problems, and generate public engagement to connect society with the ocean.

What types of events could you organize?

• Informative activities on marine topics. • Initiatives to promote ocean literacy. • Programs and activities aimed at schools. • Art and science activities: exhibitions, photography contests, drawing contests, dance performances. • Beach, riverbank, and underwater clean-ups. • Visits to ports and marinas, maritime museums, historic ships, and shipyards. • Sailing, surfing, or kitesurfing lessons. • Tours and walks in areas with significant maritime heritage. • Boat excursions. • Workshops or seminars.

Who can organize an event?

If you are part of the Ocean Cities network or if an institution in your city is, you can join the events of the month, and once your participation is confirmed, you will receive a kit with graphics and social media materials to promote your event.

When should the events take place?

The events should be held from October 1 to 31 and can be in-person, virtual, or hybrid.

What is the deadline for applying?

The deadline to apply is September 25, 2024 For more information write us! ocean-cities@icm.csic.es

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