Project Rescue Ocean in Kazakhstan Supporting UNESCO

On February 19 and 20, 2025, Benoit Schumann, founder of UNESCO-accredited Project Rescue Ocean, proudly represented France at the first UNESCO Global Youth Forum (GYF), bringing together over 60 young representatives from various countries.

“A powerful moment, marked by leading a workshop on sustainable tourism and climate change, where I shared Project Rescue Ocean’s experience and the workshops we set up with WeClean. What a beautiful reward after 10 years of hard work! Today, more than ever, we keep hope alive, carry a message of peace, and continue to unite around sustainability and integrity issues for our planet’s future and future generations,” emphasizes Benoit Schumann.​

Forum Focused on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

This first GYF edition aligns with UNESCO’s 2030 Goals:

• Promote international cooperation for concrete environmental solutions.

• Exchange best practices on sustainable water management.

• Develop local educational programs to raise awareness on river and sea protection.

International Meeting for Environmental Education

Through conferences, best practice exchanges, and workshops on water protection, youth were placed at the center of solutions. This strong message echoes our daily actions in schools, middle schools, and high schools.

Raising youth awareness on marine pollution is our founding mission. In 10 years on the ground, Project Rescue Ocean has:

• Raised awareness among 43,000 children in schools

• United 54 active branches worldwide

• Collected 745 tons of waste worldwide

How to Act with Project Rescue Ocean?

Are you an individual?

• Raise awareness among children in schools by becoming a Rescue Ocean Academy educator

• Join a local branch as a volunteer

• Create a branch in your city and become an ambassador

• Support the association by buying our eco-responsible products

• Make a donation to contribute to our on-the-ground actions

Are you a company?

• Commit to ocean protection through our sponsorship program

• Give meaning to your RSE policy with tangible actions

• Benefit from a tax deduction of up to 60% on your donations (article 238 bis of the CGI)

contact@projectrescueocean.org