Our purpose
The ocean is a vital life source, providing food, oxygen, energy, and supporting countless species while playing a key role in regulating the Earth’s climate. Protecting our oceans is essential for combating climate change and achieving sustainable development.
At the heart of the We Are Blue Schools Erasmus+ project is the mission to promote Ocean Literacy—a growing global movement aimed at helping people understand the ocean’s influence on us and our impact on the ocean.
Although Ocean Literacy has been extensively researched and documented, its integration into European school systems remains limited. This project is driven by the goal of making marine education and environmental awareness accessible and engaging for young people in schools across Europe.
Our Objectives
Pilot EU Blue School Network
Launch a pilot EU Blue School Network in Mallorca within a single school year (October to June), using an inclusive, grassroots strategy that unites teachers, schools, and local environmental stakeholders across the island.
162 Primary schools
54 Secondary schools
81 Cooperative schools
12 Private schools
The BluePrint Guide
Discover the BluePrint Guide, a streamlined resource drawing on insights from participating countries to showcase real-world challenges, innovative solutions, and proven best practices. Learn how organizations can successfully create a bottom-up network of Blue Schools, building on the experience of the We Are Blue Schools project.
The Blue Schools Manual
Explore our comprehensive training manual, designed to empower schools in becoming certified EU Blue Schools. This manual provides a step-by-step roadmap—based on the We are Blue Schools project—to assist educators in guiding their institutions through the EU Blue School certification process.
