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Empowering youth for informed ocean decisions. 🌐 Advocates for marine protection & informed policies. Organ of @cymgunep. Let's make waves together! 🌊

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A quick recap of the recently held Regional Ocean Conservation Youth Workshop convened from July 22-24, 2026 in Kingston, Jamaica 🇯🇲

We were happy to welcome youth from across the region who championed Ocean Conservation. The workshop was designed to continue building capacity and develop our young peoples understanding of the Caribbean Sea and human activities that continue to degrade the marine environment and coastal ecosystems.

Following the 1st Caribbean Youth Environment and Climate Change Conference which adopted the Caribbean Youth Declaration on Environment and Climate Justice, the Caribbean Youth Climate Council continue to take the approach to mobilize our region and strengthen our movements through Policy, Action and community building.

Over the next few months we intend to launch the Emerging Oceans Leaders Programme and continue consultations on the Caribbean Youth Resilience Fund.

Thank you to our supporters for making this convening possible. Until next time #DefendOurOcean

#OurSharedOcean #ForFutureGenerations #OneClimateOneCaribbean #IslandersInAction by @osgyouth

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What are we looking at today Regional Ocean Conservation Youth Workshop (Day 3) happening in Kingsto, Jamaica? Strengthening Ocean Governance. Looking into national, regional and international challenges and any steps being coordinated by to address these challenges at all levels.

🏊‍♂️Marine Environment
🛑Chemicals and Waste
🏞Biodiversity
🌎Climate Change

We aim to build the capacity of young people to identify issues, find solutions and advocate for the protection, management and conservation of the marine environment.

#OneCaribbean taken in The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel by @osgyouth

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The Caribbean's future depends on the health of its ocean. From fisheries and tourism to food security, livelihoods, and climate resilience, our marine ecosystems sustain the region's economies and communities. Yet these ecosystems face growing threats from climate change, plastic pollution, coral reef degradation, sargassum influx, overfishing, and emerging pressures such as deep seabed mining.

To help address these challenges, the Caribbean Youth Climate Council (CYCC) in partnership with Ocean Science and Governance Youth Network and Youth Action Co:Lab are organizing the Regional Ocean Conservation Youth Workshop, which will take place from July 22–25, 2026, in Kingston, Jamaica under the theme "Championing a Sustainable Blue Economy for a Resilient Caribbean."

Building on momentum generated through the inaugural Caribbean Youth Environment and Climate Change Conference in 2025, this workshop will bring together 30 young leaders, advocates, and practitioners from across the Caribbean to strengthen their knowledge of ocean governance, marine conservation, climate resilience, and sustainable blue economy solutions.

To sponsor and Partner with us contact: caribbeanyouthclimatecouncil@gmail.com

#SaveOurOceans #CaribbeanSea #Resilience #Climate #EmergingYoungOceanLeaders taken in Kingston, Jamaica by @osgyouth

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4 months ago

🌊 The Ocean is Calling… Are We Listening?🦈

Sharks are the ocean’s bio-sentinels. When they’re in trouble it’s a warning for all of us. Chemicals traveling miles, rising temperatures, and toxins are pushing our waters to a crisis.

Humans feel it too. Ocean Health = Human Health. 💙

In PNG communities travel hours just to test water. Knowledge shouldn’t be a luxury. It’s a right. ✊

📢 Stand with frontline communities: https://tinyurl.com/GoFundPNG
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Sources
UNEP Global Mercury Assessment – heavy metals in oceans
IPCC SROCC – warming oceans and toxin distribution
Bonn Declaration, UNEP GFC – chemicals and waste protection

#CYMG #Youth2BeatPollution #ToxicOceanPNG #GlobalActionForNewIreland #PlanetaryHealth by @osgyouth

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7 months ago

Did you know that women and girls spend over 250 million hours daily collecting water globally? This highlights the strong link between water access and gender equality.

To mark World Water Day 2026, the Lekan Bakare Foundation (LBF) is hosting a virtual webinar themed: ”From Policy to Practice: Driving Sustainable and Inclusive Water Solutions.” Join me as a bring an islanders perspective to this water security discourse..

Date: 24 March 2026
Time: 4:00 PM (WAT) | 10:00 AM (EST)
Platform: Zoom

Join experts across policy, academia, and water management as we explore practical solutions.

🔗 Register here: bit.ly/LBFWorldWaterDayWebinar by @osgyouth

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7 months ago

Happy World Seagrass Day 💚

Seagrass might look simple, but it’s literally out here:
🌊 Protecting our coastlines
🐢 Giving marine life a safe home
🌍 Storing carbon like a climate hero

Let’s protect what protects us 🌎💙

#WorldSeagrassDay #cymg #unep #protectourocean by @osgyouth

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7 months ago

The ocean shapes our climate, food systems, livelihoods, and futures - no matter where we live. And the high seas, which make up nearly half of the planet, belong to all of us.

As the High Seas Treaty (BBNJ Agreement) enters into force in 2026, decisions about the ocean are being made now, and young people have a real stake in how the high seas are protected and governed.

Join the High Seas Alliance and our partners for the first Let’s Talk BBNJ Youth Series Webinar - an entry-level webinar exploring why the ocean matters and why youth advocacy is critical to shaping the future of the global ocean commons.

🗓 24 February 2026
⏰ 9:00 - 10:30 AM EDT
💻 Online via Zoom | Register here by @osgyouth

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8 months ago

💬 Ever dreamed of shaping ocean policy and making real global impact?

We’re building the Ocean Science and Governance Network coordination team and you could be part of it! 🌍💙

📌 Apply before 28 February 2026
🔗 https://bit.ly/OSGcoordinationteam

✨ Tag someone who should totally apply!

#OceanScience #OceanGovernance #CYMG #YouthLeadership #EnvironmentalPolicy by @osgyouth

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8 months ago

Will you be in Nice, France for UNOC3 this week?

🌊 Join us every morning during #UNOC3 week for daily youth and ECOP briefings! Led by the Global Youth Biodiversity Network

📍Where: Beyond Borders Pavilion Office français de la biodiversité, CNR-ISMAR Institute of Marine Sciences, UNESCO Ocean
📅 When: June 9–13
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM

These sessions are open to all young people and Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOPs) — come connect with inspiring networks, get your questions answered about #UNOC3, and explore how you can take action for our Ocean.

#unoc3 by @osgyouth

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a year ago

In anticipation of the pivotal INC-5 in Busan, a Youth and Stakeholder Assembly on Plastic Pollution
is proposed to take place prior to the final negotiations. This strategic gathering seeks to unify the
Voices of youth and various stakeholders, providing a platform to refine and advance advocacy
efforts. The overall goal is to formulate a cohesive policy stance that amplifies the demands and
expectations of youth and stakeholders alike, drawing on the successes of initiatives such as the
Global Youth Environment Assembly and the Global Youth Declaration on the Environment 2024 organized by @cymgunep

#beatplasticpollution by @osgyouth

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2 years ago

We are participating in the 16th United Nations Biodiversity Conference being held in Cali, Colombia. If you are around, please join today's discussions on the future Global Plastics Treaty and the Global Biodiversity Framework

#Youth4Oceans by @osgyouth

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#Road2Busan | Plastic Action Webinar Series

Excited to announce the fourth session of the Plastic Action Webinar Series, where we’ll explore the crucial role of evidence-based assessments and scientific insights in the fight against plastic pollution. In this session, experts from various stakeholder groups, including Indigenous People. scientists, and youth, will share insights on how various stakeholders conduct their evidence-based assessments and provide insights for the #GlobalPlasticTreaty, and why their involvement is key to achieve impactful results.

This is your chance to gain valuable knowledge and contribute directly to the negotiation process for hashtag#INC5. Let’s amplify youth and stakeholder voices to push for a stronger, more ambitious International Legally Binding Instrument (ILBI) on Plastic Pollution.

📅 Date: 18 October 2024
🕒 Time: 14:00 UTC (check your local time)
🔗 Register here: tinyurl.com/R2B18Oct (case sensitive) by @osgyouth

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