Be a Blue Citizen
- Inclusive Ocean Literacy and Democracy in Motion - 

Blue Citizenship Media Workshop: Interview Techniques for Media Professionals

Throughout the workshop, students and young professionals interested in digital communication will gain hands-on expertise about effective communication of ocean literacy and sustainability-related issues. It will explore the theory and practice of conducting interviews for digital communication on the themes of Blue Citizenship and Ocean Literacy.

Workshop agenda:

10:30 - 12:00    Part 1: Theory

●    Introduction
●    Preparing for an interview
●    Conducting the interview
●    Filming the interview - Practical tips
●    Q&A and Discussion

12:00 - 13:30    Lunch break (at JPI Oceans)

13:30 - 15:15    Part 2: Practice

●    Practical Briefing
●    Conducting the Interviews

Led by Media Agency Revolve

Addressing inclusivity and meaningful participation of youth as well as vulnerable and marginalised social groups can relate to different aspects of ocean management, policy and literacy.

During the workshop, a diverse panel of experts from different fields and stakeholder groups will engage participants in interactive discussions, unpacking the issue and exploring how to embrace inclusion in ocean literacy and policy-making.

Workshop agenda:

●    15:30 - 15:40    Introduction and presentation by European Parliament
●    15:40 - 15:55    Opening remarks and discussion with MEPs Mélissa Camara (Greens/EFA, France) and Virginijus Sinkevičius (Greens/EFA, Lithuania) and Former European Commissioner for the Environment, Oceans and Fisheries (2019-2024), Honorary member of the Youth4Ocean Forum
●    15:55 - 16:00    Icebreaker
●    16:00 - 16:30    Setting the stage: panel discussion
●    16:30 - 17:00    Focus group discussions
●    17:00 - 17:30    Combined working group discussions
●    17:30 - 18:00    Final panel discussion and concluding remarks

Organised by EU4Ocean Coalition / Youth4Ocean Forum