Upcoming Events & Opportunities

Here are a few ways you can get more informed and involved: 

• New Resource: Environmental Experts Of Color Database - An expansive set of leaders with a wide range of experiences and backgrounds on environmental and environmental justice topics.

• UNITE 2030's Youth Delegate Program - An intensive 3-month program that supports young people to improve their changemaking skills, and invites them to work around our common mission of achieving the SDGs by 2030. Ages 18-25. Apply by 7 October.

• CoalitionWILD EXCELerator Program - An intensive 6-month leadership and capacity-building training equipping emerging environmental leaders with the skills necessary to carry out action projects for the planet. Ages 35 and under. Apply by 8 October.

• College to Climate Launchpad - Designed to help college students find careers in climate tech, learn from industry professionals, participate in workshops, and grow their climate network. Apply by 8 October.

• WIOMSA Marine Research Grant Program - Provides opportunities for emerging MSc and PhD students to turn their ideas into real research projects and carry out well-defined research activities in their respective countries/institutions. Open to young and upcoming scientists the Western Indian Ocean region countries. Apply by 12 October.

• Tom’s of Maine Incubator Program - Supporting changemakers driving environmental solutions, helping to amplify their messages and encourage engagement in their important work. Winners receive $20k USD. Ages 18-30. Apply by 15 October.

• Ocean Conservation Trust Grants - Small grants for organizations or individuals delivering exciting research-based, educational or community event conservation projects that contribute towards a healthy ocean. Apply by 15 October.

• #CreateCOP28 - Invites creatives of all nationalities, races, genders and faiths, aged 14-30 to submit work that generates conversations around the urgent need for climate action and raises awareness of the issues that must be considered at COP28, the United Nations’ annual climate summit. Ages 14-30. Apply by 16 October.

• Endangered Species Essay Project - Students in grades 3-12 are invited to submit essays about endangered species to a special nationwide essay collection, in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the Endangered Species Act. Submit by 1 November.

• Our Shared Ocean Mobility & Travel Grants - This award provides for attendance by students and early-stage researchers from eligible Small Island Developing States to present their marine research at international Conferences/Workshops. Maximum 2,000 Euro per award. Apply by 3 November.

• Bow Seat’s Future Blue Youth Council - A diverse, international group of young people working together to advance Bow Seat’s mission and to empower their peers to advocate for our environment. Members paid stipend during one-year terms. Ages 16-21. Apply by 6 November.



• CNN Call to Earth Day - A CNN initiative dedicated to conservation, environmentalism, and sustainability, telling stories about our incredible planet and the remarkable people who are protecting it. 8 November.