World Ocean Day - Youth Council

The World Ocean Day Youth Advisory Council helps develop World Ocean Day as a unique opportunity to raise the profile of our shared ocean, connect and unite youth and others around our blue planet, and focus collective action on creating a healthier ocean and climate in June and throughout the year. They have representatives from nearly every country, including the U.S.

How do I get started? Keep an eye on the website for when applications open for the next Youth Council.

How do I expand this narrative arc? Apply for one of these other environmental leadership opportunities:

  1. The President’s Environmental Youth Award

  2. The Human Impacts Institute Youth Advisory Board

  3. Youth Advisory Council for UN Ocean Decade

HOT TIP: You’ll never win the AP or SAT arms race, but you might be one of most interesting candidates a college sees if you have a leadership experience in the environmental field like this. Chances are good that you’ll also create lots of memorable and life-changing experiences and relationships (that will likely help you write some incredible college admissions essays).