Spotlight on Action: Ocean Community at the Become Blue Event hosted by NOVA Leadership for Impact.
- Paula Kavka
- May 12
- 2 min read
At a recent Blue Economy-focused event held on May 8th, 2025, at NOVA SBE, the Ocean Community team took the stage to contribute by sharing one clear message: real change starts with real solutions.
In a world full of noise, trends, and temporary fixes, it's easy to mistake movement for progress. But surface-level changes rarely lead to lasting transformation. What we truly need goes deeper—solutions rooted in purpose, strategy, and authenticity.

We had the privilege of listening to Ximena Quiroz from LisWater (Lisbon International Centre for Water), who presented key principles of water governance critical to building a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable blue economy. Her insights highlighted the importance of collaboration, equity, and integrated approaches to managing our planet’s most vital resource.
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During the event, Pedro Caetano, former President of the SBE Leadership for Impact Student Club, shared valuable insights on how to build effective social enterprises. He guided the audience through the process of creating a Business Model Canvas, demonstrating how purpose-driven ventures can align social impact with financial sustainability. His session inspired participants to think strategically about solving real-world problems through innovative, mission-led business models.

Our team highlighted the urgent need to support practical, scalable solutions that protect the Ocean while strengthening socio-economic systems. Susanne Wedin-Schildt, representing the Ocean Community, emphasized the importance of building community around critical issues. In her speech, she underlined that everyone has a role to play in driving this change — and that anyone can become part of it.
During impactful events, we try to connect with change makers in order to build and form strategic partnerships that help develop forward-thinking solutions for blue innovations- guided by our core principles: Connect. Learn. Innovate.

Our call to action? Let’s turn ideas into solutions!
Thank you to NOVA Leadership for Impact and NOVA SBE for welcoming us—an inspiring event full of meaningful conversations and bold ideas for a better future.
Stay connected as we continue to spotlight change makers and push the boundaries of ocean innovation further.
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