European Commission - Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries

07/28/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/28/2025 06:42

Join us in the #EUBeachCleanup campaign 2025!

Beach day? Make it an #EUBeachCleanup and help protect our ocean from marine litter, like here in Silves, Portugal

The #EUBeachCleanup Campaign is a campaign organised by the European Union in partnership with the United Nations, and with the friendly collaboration of the Smurfs.

It is key to raise awareness about marine pollution, and how our habits impact our ocean: it is estimated that up to 37 million tonnes of plastic waste will reach the ocean annually by 2040, greatly endangering marine life.

The campaign consists of clean-up events organised by institutions (EU Delegations and Representations, Europe Direct Centres, United Nations Regional Offices, etc.), NGOs, and citizens.

In 2024, 367 events were organised in 53 countries, involving 12 270 volunteers. Let's make it even bigger this year!

  • How can you join? To participate in the campaign, use the #EUBeachCleanup, organise an event in your region and register it on our website.
  • Until when will it last? Until October, with a peak on 20/09/2025 - World Clean-up Day
  • Check the guidelines and tips on our website .

Don't forget to use the hashtag #EUBeachCleanup and to tag our social media accounts (X: @EU_Mare, FB: @eumaritimefish, Instagram: @ourocean_eu).

For more information, check out our website .

Ready? Set! Go!

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Publication date
28 July 2025
AuthorDirectorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries
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