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A monthly update for growing the global youth movement
One Ocean, One Climate, One Future – Together!
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High Seas Treaty Collaboration - Looking for youth and youth-focused organizations in Peru, Ecuador, Guatemala, Republic of Korea, Philippines, South Africa, Jamaica, Barbados, Norway, Poland, Australia, Egypt and Brazil. If you are from one of these countries and are interested in collaborating for BBNJ action, let us know! Please forward this widely to anyone you know in these countries. Reach us this month at info@theoceanproject.org.
We're also inviting you to participate in promoting HSA's new engagement tool by sending messages to world leaders urging them to ratify the High Seas Treaty, which will be showcased on a global map. Additionally, we encourage you to submit a short social media video (30 seconds max) highlighting the treaty's importance and inspiring others to add their message to the map.
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12 Months of Action in 2025
World Ocean Day is more than a day; It's a movement! Rallying under the 2025 Action Theme: Catalyzing Action for Our Ocean & Climate, each month we will provide ways to collaborate on major policy opportunities and actions for a healthy blue planet and a more just, equitable and sustainable society. Learn more here.
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April Focus: Do something great for Earth Day
This month, we are partnering with EarthDay.org to empower individuals and organizations worldwide to make smart energy choices and push for rapid renewable energy adoption by governments, industries, and businesses. A stable climate and a healthy ocean go hand in hand—and renewable energy is key to protecting both.
Take action to support global climate action by signing a renewable energy petition for COP 30 and committing to monthly Earth Day actions that build momentum toward World Ocean Day 2025!
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Keep up with the Council
Check out what the World Ocean Day Youth Advisory Council has been up to lately!
Mermaids Are Real, and They Live in Trinidad
2024-2025 World Ocean Day Youth Advisory Council member Kenia Marcano of Trinidad & Tobago shares insights from her experience as a young conservationist who grew up around the world. She shares why protecting the ocean is so important, what we can do to help keep the planet healthy.
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Community Database Spotlight
There are thousands of organizations and individuals around the world sharing events and opportunities to create change in their communities, and beyond.
Each month, we share a different community resource for you to explore, that includes ways to get involved, take action, and more.
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#OpenDoorClimate is a community of climate professionals making themselves available to chat with climate career seekers. By offering an #opendoorclimate policy, they are volunteering time to have quick chats with those looking to enter the climate field to share their journey and answer questions. #OpendoorClimate also provides various resources to gain climate job skills, find career paths, networking communities and so much more!
Check out their resources here!
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Upcoming Events & Opportunities
Here are a few ways you can get more informed and involved:
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10th Our Ocean Conference
This conference will take place from April 28–30 in Busan, South Korea, serving as a pivotal moment for global action to safeguard the ocean and the communities that rely on it. With the ocean facing critical threats from climate change and human activity, the conference will focus on seven priority areas: climate change, marine pollution, MPAs, maritime security, the blue economy, sustainable fisheries, and digital oceans. Live stream will be available. From 28-30 April, 2025.
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UNOC3 Hackathon-Participatory Science for Ocean
Be the voice of YOUTH at the UN Ocean Conference in June 2025! Join the #ParticipatoryScience for #Ocean Hackathon and develop science education actions that truly engage your community in protecting the Ocean. From interactive workshops to storytelling, podcasts, and youth mobilization, you'll co-create educational tools that inspire curiosity and empower change. Your initiative be part of the youth delegation showcased at the UN Ocean Conference in Nice.
From 3-12 June, application on a rolling bases.
Use this code St1-OceanProject to get a €200 discount from us on your registration.
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The Iris Prize is an annual award that empowers young environmental leaders by funding their nature-focused projects and providing tools, resources, and networks to scale their impact. With three categories, it supports both established initiatives and early-stage ideas from youth aged 16–24, recognizing diverse approaches to nature restoration and sustainability.
Apply by 15 April 23:59 CEST.
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For youth in the United States!
We need a healthy National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for a healthy ocean and a stable climate. If you work with a club, group or other type of organization, please call on Congress to reject efforts to dismantle or diminish NOAA by joining over 900* organizations and businesses in signing onto this letter this month. You can also use this toolkit to amplify the letter.
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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!
Read previous issues of the newsletter here.
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