Acknowledgement

The Blue Citizen Compass is the result of a truly collaborative journey. It would not have taken shape without the thoughtful guidance, open exchange, and encouragement we received from policy experts, scientists, and cultural practitioners. Their contributions—through workshops and conversations both online/offline and during our time by the Baltic Sea—have enriched our thinking and supported the Council in developing its voice.

This Compass builds on the Blue Citizen Curricula, developed by the founders and initiators of the Young Citizens' Council for the Ocean. The Curricula are grounded in three interwoven pillars: Knowledge (Think) - to understand the ocean's complexity, and importance Culture (Feel) - to connect emotionally and creatively, Governance (Act) - to take responsibility and shape inclusive, just ocean policies. As we share this first edition of the Compass, we warmly invite policymakers, institutions, and all interested stakeholders to engage in dialogue with the Council. We look forward to constructive exchange, reflection, and collaboration as we work together toward a thriving future for our ocean.

  • Dr. Chris Armstrong, Professor of Political Theory
  • Juliette Aminian Biquet, PhD Researcher MPAs within the EU
  • Dr. Joachim Dengg, GEOMAR Helmholtz-Zentrum für Ozeanforschung Kiel
  • Jonas Godau, SEALEVEL / Kiel-Marketing e.V.
  • Linzi Hawkin, Creative strategist / Ocean advocate & Environmental educator / Protect Blue
  • Lisa Heigl & Kevin Eisenhardt, Int. OCEAN FILM TOUR
  • Karina Higa, Empathea Blue Ltda/ ECOP Programme
  • Laura Khatib Lakiss, ECOP Programme
  • Dr. Jana Koerth, Marine Protection Officer Kiel
  • Janina Löwe, Education Officer from Ocean Summit and Ocean Youngsters
  • Sigrid and Dieter Markworth, Round-the-World-Sailors
  • Ángel Muñiz Piniella, European Marine Board
  • Sonja Möbius, Volunteer Young Citizens' Council for the Ocean
  • Dr. Ingo Narberhaus & Nina Salomon, BMUKN (Federal Ministry)
  • Dr. Francesca Santoro, Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO
  • Anouk Segebart, Filmmaker Young Citizens' Council for the Ocean
  • Corinne van Egeraat & Petr Lom, Filmmakers “I am the River, the River is me”
  • Peter Wiebe, Education Officer from Ocean Summit and Ocean Youngsters