EU4Blue - A Wave for Ocean Literacy
05 | Blue Economy & Sustainable Development
Our oceans and waterways provide valuable resources, jobs and economic opportunities. Discover how sustainable fisheries, renewable energy, shipping and innovative technologies can support economic development while protecting marine ecosystems.
Harbour Futures – A Sustainable Waterfront
75-90 minutes, level C1, 15-18 years
Can your team create a harbour that supports jobs, communities and marine life? In this interactive simulation, students compare six illustrated project proposals, negotiate a limited budget and respond to unexpected funding cuts. They challenge environmental claims and defend their choices at a council meeting, exploring the trade-offs behind a sustainable blue economy.
Includes printable project cards, a planning board, worksheets, teacher guidance and suggested answers.
Harbour Futures – A Sustainable Waterfront
75-90 minutes, level B2-C1, 15-18 years
Can your team create a harbour that supports jobs, communities and marine life? In this interactive simulation, students compare six illustrated project proposals, negotiate a limited budget and respond to unexpected funding cuts. They challenge environmental claims and defend their choices at a council meeting, exploring the trade-offs behind a sustainable blue economy.
Includes printable project cards, a planning board, worksheets, teacher guidance and suggested answers
Harbour Futures – A Sustainable Waterfront
75-90 minutes, level B1-B2, 15-18 years
Can your team create a harbour that supports jobs, communities and marine life? In this interactive simulation, students compare six illustrated project proposals, negotiate a limited budget and respond to unexpected funding cuts. They challenge environmental claims and defend their choices at a council meeting, exploring the trade-offs behind a sustainable blue economy.
Includes printable project cards, a planning board, worksheets, teacher guidance and suggested answers.
Duisburg Port Challenge- Follow the Sneakers
45-50 minutes, level C1, 15+ years
How do your sneakers reach the shops, and what does an inland port have to do with the blue economy? Inspired by our EU4Blue visit to Duisburg’s port, this team quiz explores transport, jobs and sustainable development.
Students follow a fictional sneaker shipment, compare delivery options, respond to low water and challenge misleading environmental claims. Each version includes twelve questions, explained answers and teacher guidance. No previous port visit is needed.
Duisburg Port Challenge- Follow the Sneakers
45-50 minutes, level B2-C1, 15+ years
How do your sneakers reach the shops, and what does an inland port have to do with the blue economy? Inspired by our EU4Blue visit to Duisburg’s port, this team quiz explores transport, jobs and sustainable development.
Students follow a fictional sneaker shipment, compare delivery options, respond to low water and challenge misleading environmental claims. Each version includes twelve questions, explained answers and teacher guidance. No previous port visit is needed.
Duisburg Port Challenge- Follow the Sneakers
45-50 minutes, level B1-B2, 15+ years
How do your sneakers reach the shops, and what does an inland port have to do with the blue economy? Inspired by our EU4Blue visit to Duisburg’s port, this team quiz explores transport, jobs and sustainable development.
Students follow a fictional sneaker shipment, compare delivery options, respond to low water and challenge misleading environmental claims. Each version includes twelve questions, explained answers and teacher guidance. No previous port visit is needed.
Who gets the water? – Your Town, Your Summer. Your Call. (A Simulation)
90 minutes, level C1, 16+ years
A dry summer in Riverton. Competing demands. Not enough water for everyone’s plans. Who should make the cuts—and who carries the consequences?
In this interactive simulation, students represent farmers, bottling workers, young residents and the local council. They negotiate a limited water budget, challenge misleading social-media claims and respond to an unexpected update before presenting their decision to the town.
A short source comparison introduces a real-world debate. The negotiation then uses a clearly fictional scenario with original role cards and data.
Who gets the water? – Your Town, Your Summer. Your Call. (A Simulation)
90 minutes, level B2-C1, 16+ years
A dry summer in Riverton. Competing demands. Not enough water for everyone’s plans. Who should make the cuts—and who carries the consequences?
In this interactive simulation, students represent farmers, bottling workers, young residents and the local council. They negotiate a limited water budget, challenge misleading social-media claims and respond to an unexpected update before presenting their decision to the town.
A short source comparison introduces a real-world debate. The negotiation then uses a clearly fictional scenario with original role cards and data.
Who gets the water? – Your Town, Your Summer. Your Call. (A Simulation)
90 minutes, level B1-B2, 16+ years
A dry summer in Riverton. Competing demands. Not enough water for everyone’s plans. Who should make the cuts—and who carries the consequences?
In this interactive simulation, students represent farmers, bottling workers, young residents and the local council. They negotiate a limited water budget, challenge misleading social-media claims and respond to an unexpected update before presenting their decision to the town.
A short source comparison introduces a real-world debate. The negotiation then uses a clearly fictional scenario with original role cards and data.