Are you passionate about protecting our oceans? Do you have a project, campaign, or advocacy initiative focused on marine pollution, sustainable fishing, marine and coastal conservation, ocean climate resilience, or ocean education?
The co-leads and co-organizers of the upcoming ECOSOC Youth Forum SDG 14 session are inviting youth (aged 35 and under) to submit a short video (approximately 30 seconds) showcasing how your work is addressing the urgent challenges to ocean sustainability and supporting the communities reliant on healthy marine ecosystems.
Apply by 20 March 2025
This is a unique opportunity to share your valuable contributions at a prominent platform before the 2025 UN Ocean Conference.
The session, titled “Youth for Sustainable Oceans – Mobilization and Actions,” will take place on 15 April 2025, from 4:30 to 6:30 PM EDT at UN Headquarters.
This event aims to amplify youth voices, highlight innovative solutions, and build cross-sector partnerships ahead of the 2025 UN Ocean Conference and the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) 2025.
Why Participate?
The ECOSOC Youth Forum 2025 serves as a crucial milestone for mobilizing youth voices and celebrating youth-led innovations in the context of ocean sustainability.
By submitting your video, you’ll not only gain visibility for your initiatives but also contribute to a global dialogue focused on the health of our oceans.
Selected videos will be featured on the Major Group for Children and Youth (MGCY) web platform and presented as part of a compilation during the session.
This is your chance to inspire action while engaging with a broad audience dedicated to ocean advocacy.
🌊 Objectives of the Video Campaign
Raise Awareness: Increase understanding of the urgent threats facing marine ecosystems and the critical role of SDG 14.
Showcase Youth Innovation: Highlight tangible examples of young leaders creating solutions to protect the ocean.
Amplify Youth Participation: Encourage youth involvement in global ocean sustainability initiatives and policy discussions.
Promote Engagement: Inspire individuals to take daily actions and advocate for the protection of marine ecosystems.
Foster Intergenerational Partnerships: Emphasize the importance of collaboration between youth, policymakers, and scientists for achieving SDG 14.
🎥 Submission Guidelines
We’re excited to hear how you’re making a difference! To participate, please follow this link for detailed submission guidelines and to submit your video: bit.ly/EYFOceanVideo.
Important Dates:
- Submission Deadline: 20 March 2025, 11:59 PM ET
- Event Date: 15 April 2025
Join Us!
Together, let’s turn the tide for ocean sustainability! Every voice matters, and your initiative could be the inspiration needed to catalyze change.
Apply now to be part of this important conversation and help shape the future of our oceans!
🌊 Youth are turning the tide—because the ocean is our future! Make your voice heard and inspire action today!
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