On Thursday night, St Georges International School launched its new sustainability project, Ocean Gatekeepers, alongside an inspirational screening of David Attenborough's Ocean.

Thursday 9 October marked the launch of a new sustainability project by students at St Georges International School, Ocean Gatekeepers; an initiative to educate young people about the links between ocean health and climate, encouraging them to take action through partnerships and to become advocates for biodiversity.

Introduced by MEP Tilly Metz, and attended by more than 150 people, David Attenborough's documentary Ocean includes footage collected with the support of conservation group Sea Shepherd, and enables viewers to witness the beauty and fragility of marine life. In his narration, Attenborough highlights both the wonder of the seas and the urgent threats they face.

Following the screening, students and guest speakers launched St George’s new Ocean Gatekeepers project. A panel discussion also took place, where representatives from politics, NGOs, business, and the student body shared personal experiences and practical ideas to promote ocean conservation.

One St George’s Eco-Agent spoke about the power of social media in shaping awareness, while another reflected on the importance of teamwork in driving environmental change. Head of Sea Shepherd Luxembourg Kevin Schiltz, described missions at sea that proved determined action can make a difference and younger students reminded the audience that children and teenagers often feel the urgency of the climate crisis most acutely.
 
Ms Metz, who was recently named the third-most influential MEP for parliamentary influence by PR agency Burson Global, encouraged students to “keep their sensitivity and willingness to protect nature”. “It is important that young people raise their voice and call on their politicians to restore the ocean and better protect sealife”, she said.
 
At the end of the evening, each person was asked to consider one action they could take to become an Ocean Gatekeeper. From reducing plastic use to amplifying awareness in their communities, the message was clear – protecting the oceans is a shared responsibility.