The Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands (PLOCAN) announces the launch of a call for applications to select and fund the participation of an Early Career Ocean Professional (ECOP) in the Intergenerational Dialogue Session of the All-Atlantic Forum 2025, to be held in Brussels (Belgium) during the week of September 22–26, 2025 (exact dates to be confirmed).
This initiative aims to foster collaboration between senior ocean professionals and ECOPs from both sides of the Atlantic, creating a space for the exchange of ideas, policy development, and the pursuit of innovative solutions for ocean conservation and sustainable governance. The session will include participation in thematic working groups and the presentation of proposals that incorporate the perspectives of younger generations into ocean policy-making.
PLOCAN, through the OKEANO Project (funded by the European Union), and the Society for the Economic Promotion of Gran Canaria (SPEGC), will cover all travel, accommodation, and subsistence costs for the selected ECOP, ensuring their active participation in this high-level international event.
Interested candidates must meet the eligibility criteria outlined in the full call and submit their applications by June 18, 2025. All required documents and instructions for submitting an application are available below:
- Document 1 (Intergenerational Dialogue)
- Document 2 (Terms and conditions)
- Document 3 (Motivation Letter Form)
Applications must be submitted via email to: okeanocsa@plocan.eu. For any questions or additional information, please contact the same email address.
PLOCAN encourages young professionals to take advantage of this unique opportunity to drive innovation and cooperation in Atlantic Ocean governance.
