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One Ocean, One Climate, One Future – Together!
Organization Spotlight:

An initiative of the Australian-based Ocean Futures Fund, Ocean Youth is a multifaceted program aimed at teens who want to get involved in the many aspects of marine conservation. Through the Ocean Youth program, youth leaders develop valuable skills and collaborate with their peers, learn through nature-based experiences, and have the opportunity to participate in the Annual Pitchfest, where members create and collaborate on projects that will help the ocean and the planet survive and thrive in the future. Learn more about Ocean Youth here.
Join the World Ocean Day Youth Advisory Council for 2022-2023 and work with other leaders to grow the global movement!

Deadline to apply: Wednesday, 27 July 2022 

The World Ocean Day Youth Advisory Council is a group of 20-25 young people from countries around the world who are already actively engaged in conservation efforts in their communities. They come together to share their efforts with each other and the world, develop their leadership skills to strengthen their impact, and inspire millions of other people to take action for our blue planet.
Applicants aged 16-23 from anywhere in the world are encouraged to apply.
Upcoming Events & Opportunities
 
Here are a few more ways you can get more informed and involved:
 
  • EarthEcho Youth Leadership Summit - Two days of learning, networking, and collaboration focused on taking collective action to restore and protect our ocean planet. For ages 13-25. Virtual event taking place 5th & 6th August
 
  • UNESCO World Youth Skills Day 2022 - Bringing together youth, governments, UN agencies, the private sector, and civil society representatives, to analyze the impact of current crises on youth globally and debate the options for young people to quickly adapt to the demands of an ever-changing world. 10:00am EDT, 15th July.
 
 
  • Planeteer Alliance: Blue Climate Action Summit Series - Young leaders are hosting in-person Summits in nine different locations around the world (New Delhi, Mexico, California, Kenya, Lagos, Australia, Jamaica, and Peru), in addition to a global virtual summit. The Summits will focus on the crucial role that marine and freshwater ecosystems play in slowing and reversing climate change. Participants will be challenged to develop Blue Climate Action Plans, with the opportunity to network and collaborate with youth leaders working in other parts of the world. For ages 10-23. Deadline to register 22nd July.
 
  • Making Waves: Women Leaders in Ocean Conservation - Women leaders from all over the world are rising to the challenge and leading efforts to restore the health of our oceans. Join this virtual webinar to hear stories from these incredible women about how they are leading ocean solutions around the globe. 2:00pm EDT, 26th July.
 
  • Gulf of Mexico Youth Climate Summit - During this two-day virtual conference, participants will engage with fellow youth leaders and experts to engulf themselves in the conversations around the issues facing the Gulf of Mexico and what they can do to contribute to the environmental movement in their own communities. 29th & 30th July.

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