Deadline: August 2, 2026
Applications are open to join the World Ocean Day Youth Advisory Council 2026-2027. 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.
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.
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
Eligibility
- 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!)
Application
- Applicants chosen to advance to the second round of applications notified 10 August 2026.
- Note: If you are invited to apply for the second round, they will require a letter of recommendation from two advisors, teachers, employers, or other non-parent mentors.
- New members notified by late September 2026
For more information, visit World Ocean Day Youth Advisory Council.
