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A monthly update for growing the global youth movement
One Ocean, One Climate, One Future – Together!
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New year, new look!
The Rising Blue Network Newsletter has gotten an upgrade. It's still the same monthly issue, but with a new look and a few other exciting updates!
See what's new below, and be sure to let us know if you have any comments, questions, or suggestions!
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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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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 will be sharing a different community resource for you to explore, that includes ways to get involved, take action, and more.
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From the team behind Project Drawdown, the world’s leading resource for climate solutions, comes ReGeneration. Their aim is to create the most complete list of challenges and solutions to the climate crisis and connect people to the resources, organizations, wisdom holders and know-how to get them done.
Check out their Action Framework, their Carbon Calculator, their list of regenerative solutions, and more!
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Contact us if you'd like us to promote your database or community resource! | |
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Upcoming Events & Opportunities
Here are a few ways you can get more informed and involved:
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The National Geographic Slingshot Challenge
Submit a 1-minute video describing your idea for solving environmental issues, for a chance to receive up to $10,000USD in funding. For ages 13-18. Submissions due by 7 February, 2025.
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Bow Seat's 14th Annual Ocean Awareness Contest
Learn about environmental issues through art-making and creative communication, explore your relationship to a changing world, and become an advocate for positive change. The 2025 theme is Connections to Nature: Looking Inside, Going Outside. For ages 11-18. The deadline is 9 June, 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!
Looking Ahead: The Council’s Vision for 2025
2024 taught us valuable lessons, and the World Ocean Day Youth Advisory Council is ready to take on 2025 with renewed focus and determination. While challenges lie ahead, staying centered will be the key to achieving big goals for ocean conservation. Discover what the 2024-2025 cohort plans to leave behind—and what they’re embracing for a brighter, bluer future.
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Register for Youth Advocacy Training!
The Ocean Project is running a free 4-week virtual Advocacy Training designed for youth ages 16-23 around the world who are looking to make a positive impact.
The training content will build upon and refine existing advocacy skills and encourage strengthened collaborative conservation action - locally, nationally, and globally. Participants will have the opportunity to talk with experts, network and collaborate with their peers, and develop a strong foundation for all their future advocacy efforts.
Since 2022, Youth Advocacy Training has had over 2300 youth participants from more than 120 countries around the world. Interested in getting connected with the global youth movement for the ocean and climate? Register now!
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Click here to learn more about the program.
Join youth leaders from all around the world!
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The program schedule is as follows:
- Session 1 – The Ocean-Climate Connection: Saturday, 15 February, at 7pm EST/ 12am GMT
- Session 2 – Social Media & Communications: Saturday, 22 February, at 7pm EST/ 12am GMT
- Session 3 – Event Planning & Fundraising: Saturday, 1 March, at 7pm EST/ 12am GMT
- Session 4 – Campaign Organizing: Saturday, 8 March, at 7pm EST/ 12am GMT
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Are you a young person ages 16-23, who is associated with a Zoo, Aquarium, or Museum (ZAM)?
We are hosting a special 5th session of Youth Advocacy Training specifically designed to learn how to work with these trusted community facilities to enact positive change for the planet.
- Special Session 5 – ZAM Youth: Saturday, 15 March, at 7pm EST/ 12am GMT
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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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