A monthly update for growing the global youth movement
One Ocean, One Climate, One Future – Together!
Upcoming Events & Opportunities
 
Here are a few ways you can get more informed and involved: 


  • TH.0 Young Climathon: Virtual & Hybrid Hackathon - Sprint through challenges and push the boundaries in technical innovation in one weekend! Join a community of developers, software programmers, designers, and a diverse range of talented industry-based professionals. Prizes include access to exclusive workshops, mentoring opportunities, and more. Ages 14+, available worldwide. 28th-30th October

  • The World Around: Youth Climate Prize - Designed to invest in the generation born into the climate crisis, and provide visibility, support and mentorship for 25 youth leaders from around the world. Selected applicants will join an academy and each be mentored by some of the world’s leading climate-change-focused designers, museum directors, curators, writers and business leaders. Ages 13-25. Applications due 31st October.

  • Call to Earth Day - Join CNN for their second annual Call to Earth Day. This year's focus on Living Oceans: Turning The Tide. Register an event now and perhaps you will be highlighted on CNN on 3rd November.

  • Social Shifters: Global Innovation Challenge - A social innovation challenge designed to help young leaders explore, start and grow their creative ideas, projects, and business solutions to solve the social or environmental issues that matter most in their communities. Winners of each category eligible for up to $10,000 cash award, and a free digital incubator program will be available to all eligible applicants worldwide. Ages 18-30. Registration closes 9th November.

  • 2023 Solv[Ed] Youth Innovation Challenge - An opportunity for youth ages 24 and under to submit a tech-enabled solution that addresses an unmet social, environmental, or economic need in their community. Whether the solution is a concept, a product that is being prototyped, a service that is being piloted in your community, or a fully operational nonprofit or for-profit organization, you are welcome to apply. Selected participants receive $5000 USD, and winners receive a prize from a pool of $100,000USD. Deadline to submit 24th January 2023.
 
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Introducing the 2022-2023 World Ocean Day Youth Advisory Council!

We are proud to introduce the new cohort for 2022-2023! Representing 20 nations, these young leaders come from all types of backgrounds and experiences and will help power World Ocean Day forward throughout the year ahead.

Thank you to all who applied; it was an extremely competitive process. Big thank you to the 2022 Selection Committee who helped with this challenging process! Next opportunity to join the Council in late June 2023.

Click here to learn more about the new Council members.
Want to See Your Organization Spotlighted Here?

We actively promote youth-focused organizations and youth leaders engaged in conservation action. Find out about some of the leading youth organizations around the world here.

As this newsletter reaches subscribers in 150 countries, organizations that we spotlight get a lot of attention. We also amplify youth #OrgsWeLove through the World Ocean Day social media channels (Instagram, Facebook and Twitter).

To add your organization or recommend an organization for us to include here in this newsletter, on the world map and in our active promotion of youth leaders, please reach out on social or directly contact us!
This monthly update supports youth-focused organizations and emerging leaders by connecting and empowering youth across the globe. It reaches subscribers in 150 countries. Powered by the collective action of all, together we can grow a movement for a more equitable & sustainable society and a healthy blue planet!