Βlue Economy Connect (BEC) is a youth-led initiative championing youth opportunities, innovation, & leadership in advancing Africa’s blue economy (ocean, water, and related sectors).
We believe that, in an enabling environment & with the right empowerment, the youth can build the capacity to meet their own needs & the evolving demands of the sector: innovating & leading the sustainable transformation.
WHAT WE DO
Capacity Building
Providing training workshops, webinars, and mentorship programs to equip youth (especially students) with industry-relevant skills.
Environmental & Social Impact
Engaging in environmental & community-impacting projects alongside research & policy advocacy.
Opportunity Sharing
Providing access to both local & international jobs, internships, scholarships, grants calls, and other career-enhancing opportunities. Check out the “Opportunities” tab/page to see current opportunities.
Innovation & Entrepreneurial Support
Highlighting & spotlighting youth-led innovations & providing access to needed support.
Networking & Collaboration
Connecting early-career professionals across various blue economy sectors for knowledge exchange and partnerships.
Industry & Policy Engagement
Partnering with organizations, policymakers, and research institutions to shape a sustainable blue economy.
SPOTLIGHT
CAPACITY BUILDING
We kicked off our BEC campus nodes Initiative with KNUST, UCC, & UG, engaging over 600 students, professors, & experts: https://shorturl.at/K2Vli
Community Impact
BEC mobilized over 100 women & youth for a 2-day beach cleanup at Dzita, supporting the District’s efforts in promoting coastal tourism: https://shorturl.at/C68Vp
Policy contribution
BEC has participated in both the National Consultation on the Blue Economy Strategy & the launch of the UN Ocean Centres-Ghana: https://url-shortener.me/DKHE
EVENT
BEC led the Youth Session of Aquaculture Ghana ’25, mobilising 100s of youth & innovators, the FAO, Worldfish, KIC, & AAORIA: https://shorturl.at/joOUS
WEBINAR
BEC organized a webinar with ECOP Program, ft. WEF, AAORIA, and AU, to help demystify the Blue Economy: https://shorturl.at/Bqej4
International Representation
BEC represented at the UNFCCC COP30 in Brazil & contributed to side events on Ocean & Water: https://shorturl.at/4DPE5
PARTNERSHIPS & ENDORSEMENTS
At BEC, we’re proud to collaborate with individuals & organizations that share our vision for youth empowerment and/or building a resilient & inclusive blue economy. Get in touch 
UN OCEAN CENTRES
A multi-stakeholder platform led by the UN Global Compact & Lloyd’s Register Foundation. BEC is an official member, to empower youth participation in sustainable ocean governance
Chamber of Aquaculture
CoA advances aquaculture development & private sector growth in Ghana. BEC partners with the Chamber to strengthen youth inclusion, innovation, and capacity-building in aquaculture
Fisheries Commission
The FC is the government agency that oversees all fisheries & aquaculture development. BEC collaborates with the FC to ensure proper implementation & national alignment of relevant projects
AAORIA
BEC is collaborating with AAORIA on the Blue Intergenerational Programme & the Coastal Resilience Project.
OPJEB
BEC is OPJEB’s Ghana representative in implementing its projects under the WASOP Call for Projects.
