A monthly update for the global youth movement.
One Ocean, One Climate, One Future – Together!
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There are 85 days until World Ocean Day, and the Conservation Action Focus for 2022 will be to protect at least 30% of our lands, waters, and ocean by 2030!
If you are interested in planning an event this year, please fill out the World Ocean Day interest form here.
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Organization Spotlight:
Teens Go Green is a by-youth for-youth organization based in Indonesia and focused on developing local interest in environmental issues facing their community. The group initially started in 2007 as a high school club in Jakarta, with their first program being a workshop focusing on solutions specific to local Indonesian ecosystems. Teens Go Green has since blossomed into its own stand-alone organization, establishing itself as a place for self-development for young people who are interested in learning more about actions to save the environment. The group currently has several ongoing research projects, educational events, an eco-school curriculum, and several policy campaigns to urge the Indonesian government to cut back on their production of plastic food packaging.
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Upcoming Events & Opportunities |
Here are a few ways you can get more informed and involved:
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Global Climate Strike - Fridays for Future began when Greta Thunberg and other young activists sat in front of the Swedish parliament every school day for three weeks, to protest against the lack of action on the climate crisis. FFF strikes have now included over an estimated 116 million strikers worldwide. Find a march near you via the map on their website. Global Strike on 25th March.
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The Future of Earth Hour - A 90-minute, interactive live stream showcasing global, youth-led action for biodiversity. Join the teams from Reserva: The Youth Land Trust, Youth for Our Planet, the Global Youth Biodiversity Network, and others to celebrate some of the groundbreaking conservation and campaigning work being led by young people around the world. 3pm UTC, 24th March.
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United Nations SDG Young Leaders Application - The UN Youth Envoy is seeking 17 youth leaders from anywhere in the world for their Class of 2022 Sustainable Development Goal Young Leaders initiative. Two-year term commitment. Must be ages 15-29. Deadline to apply 31st March.
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Good Natured Conservation Optimism Film Festival - Four categories: Animation, Life on Earth, People & Nature, and Students. The winner of each category will have the opportunity to take part in a mentoring session with a filmmaking expert. Films have to be under five minutes to be eligible for the festival. Apply by 10th April.
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Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes - This prize celebrates inspiring, public-spirited young people from diverse backgrounds across North America. Each year, the the Barron Prize honors 25 outstanding young leaders ages 8 to 18 who have made a significant difference to people and the environment. Apply by 15th April.
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Meet The
World Ocean Day
Youth Advisory Council:
Paul Ayomide is an ocean enthusiast and advocate from Nigeria. His drive to further promote a sustainable planet and ocean led him to found Aquaworld, an organization devoted to enlightening people on valuing the ocean. Paul is currently a Team Lead and a Regional Supervisor for the South-Western Region at Future Savers Sustainable Development Initiative, where he supervises events & projects, and trains future climate activists. He is also the current Director of Operations at U-Recycle Initiative, an initiative creating a sustainable recycling culture across Sub-Saharan Africa, where he lead campaigns and coordinates other volunteers during events.
Paul’s involvement in different events and projects has enabled him to engage thousands of individuals globally and has earned him different awards and recognitions. He is currently a Global Youth Ambassador for the Earth-Day Network, a member of the Commonwealth Youth for Climate Change Network, a Young Ocean Leader with the Sustainable Ocean Alliance, and a member of the Western Tropical Atlantic Clean Ocean Working group. In 2021, he was among the 25 young leaders recognized by the National Geographic Society as a Young Explorer.
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This monthly update aims to support 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, and healthy blue planet!
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