THURSDAY 3rd OCTOBER
Webinar on Cruise Tourism and Policy Pathways TOWARD a more sustainable sector
2.30pm online
Cruise tourism is a significant component of coastal and marine tourism. Despite the sharp decline during the COVID-19 pandemic, the sector rebounded in 2023 with 31.7 million passengers, surpassing 2019 levels by 7%.
Projections estimate it will reach 40 million passengers annually by 2027. Cruise tourism frequently attracts attention due to its impacts on sea, air, and land, along with the challenges of monitoring sustainability practices both onboard and onshore.
This complexity stems from its cross-border operations, which involve intricate layers of responsibilities and regulations.
Organised by Ecounion
Be a Blue Citizen
- Inclusive Ocean Literacy and Democracy in Motion -
3.30pm - 6.00pm
Info Hub, European Parliament, Brussels
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 (tbc)
● 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