Are you between the ages of 16-23?

Apply to join the 2024-2025

World Ocean Day Youth Advisory Council!

With their fresh ideas and unique perspectives, members of the World Ocean Day Youth Advisory Council are instrumental in shaping World Ocean Day, growing its reach and impact in June and advocating for ocean and climate conservation throughout the year.

Applicants should be between the ages of 16-23, have already demonstrated a commitment to protecting our blue planet, and recognize the connection between the ocean and climate. Ideal candidates value collaboration and advocacy as key strategies; they are willing to share their experience, expertise, and ideas with others to encourage people around the world to engage in actions for a healthy ocean and a stable climate.

Click here to learn more.

Applications are due by 5 August 2024.

How did you celebrate World Ocean Day this year?

Here are just some of the youth-focused events that happened around the world:

Conmemoración del Día Mundial de los Océanos

Conap Consejo Nacional de Áreas Protegidas

Guatemala

Beach Clean Up

Dream Achievers Youth Organization

Kenya

World Ocean Day Celebration

Kahākūkahi Ocean Academy

USA

Ocean Youth Eco Film Festival

Making Waves Club

Hong Kong

Coastal Planting and Cleanup

Navakacoa Youth Club and Women's Club

Fiji

Youth4Water Cleanup Drive

Youth4Water Plus

India

Youth Advocacy Training for Ocean-Climate Action

We will be running a mini 2-week version of our annual super collaborative virtual Youth Advocacy Training program in July!

The training content builds upon and refines existing advocacy skills and encourages strengthened collaborative action - locally, nationally, and globally. In partnership with Sustainable Ocean Alliance, the Deep Sea Conservation Coalition, and the High Seas Alliance, the focus on this special two-week training program will be learning about how to take action for a deep sea mining moratorium and ratification of the High Seas Treaty.

The two-week training program is open to all youth worldwide.

While the program content is designed for youth, ages 16-23, anyone can join.

Saturdays, 13 & 20 of July, at 5pm EDT/ 9pm GMT

To register for this free training program, click here!

For more information about The Ocean Project's programs, click here.

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 the movement for a more equitable & sustainable society and a healthy blue planet!

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