Upcoming Events & Opportunities

Here are a few ways you can get more informed and involved: 

• New Resource: The Youth Climate Justice Handbook - Presents the best and most progressive legal arguments on climate justice, responding specifically to the questions the UN General Assembly is requesting the International Court of Justice to answer. Free download.

• Bow Seat’s Future Blue Youth Council - A diverse, international group of young people working together to advance Bow Seat’s mission and to empower their peers to advocate for our environment. Members paid stipend during one-year terms. Ages 16-21. Apply by 6 November.

• Webinar: Become a Climate Circle Host - Provides a confidential space for individuals to share all the emotions they feel in relation to the climate and nature emergency, among peers and within a community of support. 8 November, 6-9am PST.



• Blue Mission BANOS: 1st Mission Arena - The event will inspire, engage and support a wide range of stakeholders across the Baltic and North Sea in making the Blue Economy carbon-neutral & circular by 2030, in line with EU Mission Ocean’s objectives. Deadline to register 13 November.

• Asia-Pacific Climate Week 2023 - One of four Regional Climate Weeks held this year to build momentum ahead of COP28 in Dubai, designed to chart the way for fulfilling the Paris Agreement's key goals. 13-17 November.

• COP28 UAE - A milestone opportunity for the world to come together, course correct, and drive progress to keep 1.5C within reach - so we can meet the goals and ambitions of the Paris Agreement. Are you a young person attending COP28? Let us know! 30 November - 12 December.

• Global Innovation Lab for Climate Finance Call for Proposals - Proposed sustainable finance vehicles should offer returns for private investors, create jobs and other local economic benefits, sustain biodiversity, improve climate resilience and/or decrease emissions. Deadline to submit 27 December.

• OceanWise Action Grant - Provides 150 youth across Canada with funding to lead an individual or month project that contributes to positive change for the environment. Ages 15-30. Rolling applications until 15 January.

• RISE Challenge - Encourages a lifetime of service and learning by providing support that includes need-based scholarships, mentorship, networking, access to career development opportunities, and the potential for additional funding as Rise Global Winners work toward solving humanity’s most pressing problems. Ages 15-17. Deadline to submit 17 January.

• African Union Blue Innovation Challenge 2023 - A platform for young, innovative individuals with a vision for a more sustainable future. It offers the opportunity to pitch projects at the YCA Summit 2023, with financial support for winning ideas to grow their businesses. Deadline ongoing.