A monthly update for growing the global youth movement
One Ocean, One Climate, One Future – Together!
Organization Spotlight:

The Ashley Lashley Foundation launched in December 2019, building on four years of activism by Ashley Lashley, a Barbadian UNICEF Youth Advocate with a wide focus on social development issues particularly as it relates to health, the environment, and women’s rights. From 2018-2021, the Foundation hosted four Global Youth Network Summits on Non-Communicable Diseases, Sustainable Development Goals, Climate Change & Health, and Sports for Climate Action, and in 2020, the Foundation founded the HEY (Healthy and Environmentally Friendly Youth) Campaign, a Caribbean-initiated campaign on climate change and health, seeking to build bridges between youth in the Caribbean and around the world. Their primary focus is to bring about a greater sense of awareness of some of the world’s major social, environmental and health issues, such as the health impacts of climate change, particularly in Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Learn more here.
Special Announcement:

With thanks to all organizations from all sectors that got involved, and special thanks to the Youth Advisory Council and our Supporters, this year’s World Ocean Day activities engaged thousands of organizations and millions of people in over 140 countries! The annual Conservation Action Focus spread the word and provided tools and resources for event organizers to further the 30×30 movement: to protect at least 30% of our blue planet by 2030 to ensure a healthy ocean and stabilize the climate. Support for collaborative action through the World Ocean Day network continues all 365 days of the year. Thank you for your ongoing efforts to celebrate and take action for our shared ocean.
Upcoming Events & Opportunities
 
Here are a few more ways you can get more informed and involved:
 


  • Ocean Impact Organization: PitchFest 2022 - International competition to discover, support, and accelerate startups working on transformative solutions to improve ocean health. Winner receives $50,000 AUD, and $10,000 to two runners-up. Applications due by 20th September.

  • OceanEcho 2022 Fellowship - EarthEcho International is mobilizing five OceanEcho Fellows across the United States to activate their peers to work with community leaders and government agencies in support of advancing new, expanded, or enhanced MPAs and achieving the 30x30 goal in the U.S. Seeking applications ages 17-25, from the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, Alaska, Hawaii, and California. Applications due 21st September.

  • Sustainable Oceans Alliance: Hope Summit - Virtual Conference featuring multidisciplinary panels of experts and local stakeholders from the southeastern United States who will share their perspectives and strategies for facilitating community-driven solutions to climate change, conservation, and restoration of biodiversity. 24th September.

  • Ocean Exchange 2022 Collegiate Awards - $10,000 USD given to the solution that advances our understanding of the ocean & helps minimize our impact on these resources, resulting in more resilient bodies of water and healthy marine life. 8 finalists will be invited to present at Ocean Exchange in Fort Lauderdale, FL 23-25 October 2022, in front of 150 delegates from business, NGOs, academia, and government. Submissions due by 26th September.

  • MISS Elasmo: Diversifying Ocean Science - A free, year-long hybrid program for people to improve their ocean science skills, build their networks, and receive mentorship. Open to BIPOC gender minorities ages 18+. Travel covered & $700 USD stipend. Applications due by 1st October.

  • Healthy Ocean Coalition: Advocacy Academy - A free virtual interactive and collaborative series of 11 modules focused on ocean equity, ocean policy, the 30x30 Campaign to Save Nature, story sharing, social media, and more. Beginning 6th October, ending 15th December (plus two weeks of fieldwork to write and hold virtual decision-maker meetings).

  • Call to Earth Day - Join CNN for their second annual Call to Earth Day, Living Oceans: Turning The Tide. 3rd November.
 
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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!