“The Ocean Is Everyone’s Right” Competition aims to explore, through art, the connection between the Ocean and Human Rights, promoting an understanding of the Ocean as a common heritage and encouraging children and young people to reflect on the right to a healthy Ocean and on individual and collective responsibility for its protection.
The Competition is open to students from pre-school to secondary education, through their respective schools, teachers and educational communities.
- National dimension: all Portuguese schools are eligible to participate, regardless of whether they are part of the Escola Azul Programme.
- International dimension: the Competition aims to involve schools from the Member States of the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (CPLP).
Entries may be submitted in three categories:
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“The Sea Belongs to Everyone!” - 3 to 10 years old
Exploring the sea as a source of food, a space for life, leisure and protection. A sensitive and creative approach to the role of the Ocean in our everyday lives.
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“Human Rights on Land and at Sea” - 11 to 15 years old
Reflection on how the Ocean contributes to ensuring fundamental rights such as access to food, decent work, access to water and environmental protection.
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“Ocean, Justice and Freedom” - 15 to 18 years old
A critical and informed perspective on current issues such as migration, climate justice, the sustainable use of marine resources and the rights of coastal communities.
Please consult the Competition Regulations.
Entries must be submitted exclusively through the form available at “The Ocean Is Everyone’s Right” Competition 2026, by 20 November 2026.