On 19 March 2026, Costas Kadis, Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, and Glenn Micallef, Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture, and Sport, will host a Youth Policy Dialogue on ocean matters with around 30 young people in Cyprus.
Titled ‘Young Voices for the Ocean’, young participants will have the opportunity to share their opinions, concerns and recommendations on (1) Attracting youth to the blue economy, (2) Youth perspectives on the future of fisheries and aquaculture, and (3) Underwater cultural heritage. Selected participants will be invited to attend at least one online preparatory meeting prior to the dialogue.
Applicants can be EU citizens aged 18-30 who are:
- currently residing in the EU,
- have a good command of English,
- are available to attend in-person in Cyprus on 19 March 2026, and
- haven’t previously participated in a Youth Policy Dialogue.
What is included
- Travel expenses to and from Cyprus
- Accommodation (18-19 March 2026) in Cyprus
- Meals and local transfers
- Participation in ocean-related side activities
