Applications open for the 3rd edition of the Mário Ruivo Award

Applications are now open for the 3rd edition of the Mário Ruivo Award, an initiative that aims to reward films that focus on the ocean. The Call open to young people aged 14 to 21. This year's theme is "The Ocean and Human Well-being," and applications must be submitted by September 30, 2023. Watch the promotional video.

The Call the candidate works according to four categories: "Message," the film that best conveys the message about the role and importance of the ocean for humanity, sustainability, and global balance; "Creativity," the film with the best level of creative concept and applied production techniques; "Scientific Culture," the film that best highlights the importance of ocean science for the benefit of society and the environment; and, finally, "Future," which will award the film submitted by candidates aged between 14 and 17 that receives the best evaluation combining message and creativity. The winning entry in each category will receive a prize of €2,000.

The FCT, together with the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA), the Mission Structure for the Extension of the Continental Shelf (EMEPC), the Portuguese Film Archive – Cinema Museum, and the Directorate-General for Education (DGE), are part of the Award Organizing Committee (COP), which is coordinated by the Directorate-General for Maritime Policy (DGPM).

Mário Ruivo (1927-2017) is recognized as one of the fathers of the new ocean regime and its integration into sustainable development goals. A researcher, professor, and author of publications on oceanography, governance, and cooperation on ocean affairs, he graduated in biology from the University of Lisbon and was awarded honorary doctorates by the University of the Azores and the University of Algarve. He has dedicated himself to promoting cooperation on maritime affairs and raising awareness of the need for responsible ocean governance among governments and the public. He was Scientific Advisor to EXPO '98 and Member/Coordinator of the Independent World Commission on the Oceans. He was also the FCT representative on the European Marine Board.

The Mário Ruivo Award pays tribute to individuals of recognized scientific, diplomatic, and cultural merit. It is a joint initiative promoted by the Ministry of Economy and the Sea, the Ministry of Culture, the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Higher Education, the Ministry of Education, and the Ministry of Environment and Climate Action.

For more information, rules, and registration , please visit the award page.