An Italian comes to the Wadden sea and stares at it for three months. No, it’s not a joke, but the summary of what I did over three months of internship. At least metaphorically.
My name is Erika, I am a third-year Bachelor’s student of International Relations and International Organization at the University of Groningen and for the past three months I have worked as an intern at Programme towards a Rich Wadden Sea.
Why the Waddenzee?
Because I grew up on the shores of the Tyrrhenian Sea and the sea as a whole has always been the backdrop to my life. Now that I am studying in Groningen, the Wadden was the closest marine expanse to me and that is why I jumped at the opportunity to get to know more about it. More specifically, this internship constituted for me a bridge between my current studies and the interest in Climate and Ocean Governance that I will further pursue with a Master’s in Climate Adaptation Governance at the RUG.
The echo of PRW
As for my internship assignment, I was asked to reflect on the ‘echo’ generated by PRW and The Wadden Logbook represents the final product of my work. The question that guided my reflection was: what is the legacy of PRW? The answer to that can be found in the podcast. Five short episodes where, in a nutshell, I tell you my version of the PRW’s legacy. Spoiler alert: managing a common good can be really challenging when so many people benefit from it! Don’t worry, I am not an expert nor a true connoisseur of the Wadden sea, so I will not pretend to be one; but that’s the beauty of it!
Last but not least, if you prefer a more classic format, you can find my reflection in the written version here:
Here’s the instructions for use:
- choose your favorite version;
- sit comfortably;
- let The Wadden Logbook take you on a journey through uncharted waters! I look forward to your feedback!
You can find The Wadden logbook on our YouTube channel:
Episode 1 – Introducing The Wadden Logbook
Episode 2 – Leave the spaghetti to the Italians
Episode 3 – The sauce needs a new cook part 1
Episode 3.1 – The sauce needs a new cook part 2
Episode 4 – Highly systemic and deeply personal
More information:
Please contact Erika Compatangelo: e.compatangelo@student.rug.nl. Or Michiel Firet: m.firet@staatsbosbeheer.nl.