ProBleu Communication Strategy - CommOcean 2024

This poster presents the communication strategies and outreach efforts of ProBleu, an EU and UKRI-funded project aimed at integrating ocean literacy into formal education across Europe. ProBleu supports the expansion of the Network of European Blue Schools (NEBS), fostering awareness and responsibility for ocean and freshwater ecosystems among students and educators.

The poster highlights key aspects of ProBleu’s work, including:

• The creation of multilingual resources, including over 20 videos and materials translated into 40 languages, to address language barriers and ensure inclusivity.
• Collaborative communication campaigns featuring student-driven projects, positioning schools as ambassadors of ocean literacy.
• The impact of localized outreach, with 33% of applicants learning about the project through peers or colleagues, showcasing the power of community-driven dissemination.

Additionally, the poster details ProBleu's achievements to date, including:

• Receiving 500+ applications from schools across Europe and funding 35 school projects.
• Strengthening connections between stakeholders and educators to create a sustainable framework for integrating ocean literacy into curricula.

ProBleu aligns closely with the EU Mission: Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030, emphasizing the importance of collaborative, multilingual, and grassroots approaches to building ocean literacy.

For more information, visit ProBleu's website.