The Our Ocean Youth Leadership Summit, held alongside the 9th Our Ocean Conference in Athens, underscored a commitment to involve and empower the next generation in addressing critical challenges related to Marine Protected Areas, Sustainable Blue Economy, Climate-Ocean Nexus, Maritime Security, Sustainable Fisheries, and Marine Pollution.

Greece focused specifically on sustainable tourism, green shipping, marine plastic reduction, and the green transition in the Mediterranean. The summit aimed to empower youth by emphasizing education, employability, and sustainable practices across these themes. Special attention was given to upskilling, reskilling, and promoting ocean awareness through comprehensive educational initiatives in STEM education, marine sciences, and sustainable resource management, equipping young people to tackle pressing marine and environmental challenges.