The World Ocean Day Youth Advisory Council is a group of 20-25 young people with diverse backgrounds from countries around the world, who are actively engaged in conservation efforts in their communities. They unite to share their efforts with each other and the world, develop their leadership skills to strengthen their impact, and inspire millions to take action for our blue planet in June and throughout the year.

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Formed in 2016, the Council helps develop World Ocean Day into a unique opportunity to connect and unite the world each June, with continued engagement and action year–round for a healthy ocean, a stable climate, and a more sustainable society. The primary goal is to strengthen youth engagement, collaboration, and leadership for our shared ocean, which covers 71% of our planet and connects us all.

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The Youth Advisory Council alumni network currently consists of 173 members from 75 countries. Don’t see your country represented on the map? Now is a great time to apply!

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Council Member Roles & Responsibilities 

• Continue to do the impactful work you are already doing in your community and take your existing efforts to a deeper level of action: locally and globally.   
• Promote and participate in other ocean, climate, and conservation-related events in your community, country, and/or globally throughout the year 
• Serve as an ambassador for World Ocean Day, helping to spread the word to take action for our ocean 
• Collaborate with other Council members and alumni, including (but not limited to): planning and hosting events, supporting other Council members in their efforts, developing resources, and implementing any actions that generate more conservation action for our ocean from youth leaders around the world 
• Provide strategic guidance for the overall focus of World Ocean Day, discuss and share your opinions about various conservation topics, and provide ideas for opportunities that encourage more collective action 
• Participate actively in World Ocean Day publicity campaigns by sharing updates and content with your academic, professional, and personal networks on social media, highlighting your own community efforts through blog posts on the WorldOceanDay website, and/or participating in social media takeovers 

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Commitment  

• 1-year term, through June 2027 
• Attend at least 5 video conference/Zoom meetings 
• Completion of 3-4 Advising Surveys throughout the term 
• Consistent digital communication via email/Whatsapp, at least 1-2x per month 
• Youth Leadership Training program: Virtual, one hour-long meeting per week, and an additional 30 mins discussion session exclusive to council members for 4 weeks (in October/November, subject to change) 
• Supporting the development of regional hubs and being involved with those already established 
• Any additional self-organized/voluntary projects in collaboration with other Council members 

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The Ocean Project catalyzes collective action for a healthy ocean and a stable climate. We launched global coordination of World Ocean Day in 2002. By collaborating with youth leaders, community organizations, businesses, and others we are growing a global network that effectively engages the public, informs policymakers, and strives to protect our blue planet.

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Our role is to: 

• Provide onboarding and comprehensive leadership training for all Council members. 
• Spotlight Council members and amplify their voices throughout the year, including through opportunities to write guest blog posts, World Ocean Day social media takeovers, newsletter features, speaking opportunities at national and international conferences, governmental and NGO summits, media and news opportunities, and more. 
• Provide real-life training to lead and organize your own ocean-climate event and campaigns 
• Connect current Council members with members of the Council alumni network for collaboration in specific countries, regional hubs, and/or on issues of overlapping interest 
• Help advance Council members by connecting them to opportunities with those affiliated with our global network of 2,000+ organizations in nearly 200 countries, including for future possible internships, jobs, and more 

Apply to Join the Youth Advisory Council if You:

• Are already committed to protecting our blue planet, with a recognition of the connection between the ocean and climate, and are willing to share your experience, expertise, and ideas with others to encourage more people around the world to engage in actions that will protect and restore the environment; 
• Value collaboration and action as key strategies for making a tangible difference; and 
• Are eager to cultivate and enhance advocacy skills such as campaign organizing, event planning, network outreach, setting and following through on action goals, and more! 

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Qualifications 

• Must be between ages 16-25 at time of application to be considered 
• Accepting applications from any country in the world 
• Access to internet connection 
• Fluent in English 
• Some previous conservation experience required (advocacy/organizing experience is a bonus!) 

Follow the link for more information and please cite Ripple Opportunities in your application. 

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Please note that all enquiries for this opportunity can be handled directly with the organisation.