ONE WATER SYSTEM. ONE JUST WORLD.

Heirs To Our Ocean is empowering the next generation of leaders by connecting them in purpose, educating them on the intersection of the environmental and humanitarian crises they are inheriting, and cultivating essential skills to create innovative solutions and real-world change.

Join the next generation of informed and empathetic leaders as they aim to create a just and equitable future for all who share our Blue Planet.

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H2OO WILL BE AT THE 2025 UN OCEAN CONFERENCE!

2025 UN OCEAN CONFERENCE – NICE, FRANCE

Youth leaders of Heirs To Our Ocean will be on the ground in Nice, France, for the 2025 UN Ocean Conference this June!

Launching their bold new Youth Inclusion Strategic Action Plan, members of H2OO’s newest program, Youth Inclusion Expert Working Group for the UN Ocean Decade (YIEWG Ocean Decade), will be presenting at two side events:

June 11: Ocean Decade Forum at the Centre Universitaire Méditerranéen

June 12: Aboard the Statsraad Lehmkhul in Port Lympia (Registration required by May 25)

SELF-SERVING LEADERSHIP IS ERODING OUR FUTURE.

EMPATHY IS THE ANTIDOTE.

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Humanity stands at a critical crossroads. The intertwined crises of biodiversity loss, pollution, climate change, and humanitarian challenges all share a common root: a lack of empathy in decision-making. Yet, there is hope. The youth we work with are rising as empathetic leaders, determined to build a more compassionate and sustainable world.

By empowering youth with knowledge, compassion, and leadership skills, your donation to H2OO becomes an investment in the future.

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1% for the Planet

Heirs To Our Ocean is proud to be an environmental partner of 1% for the Planet, a global network dedicated to environmental impact. Businesses in the network donate 1% of their annual sales to nonprofits of their choice, contributing to the $150 million given to environmental causes since 2002.

OUR MOVEMENT: CONNECT, EDUCATE, ACT

CONNECT

Convening youth from vastly different cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, especially those living in areas most affected by societal and environmental issues, to theorize and collaborate on solutions while developing skills in conflict resolution, active listening and more.

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EDUCATE

Preparing tomorrow’s leaders through real-world, collaborative education and empowerment skill-building. H2OO is committed to ensuring that the next generation of leaders understands the intersection of social and environmental issues and is equipped to drive lasting change.

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ACT

Partnering with youth leaders to respond to the challenges they feel are most pressing faced by their generation and their communities, and, together, advocating for urgent action from policymakers, institutions and other non-governmental organizations.

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OUR THEORY OF CHANGE

YOUTH ARE THE FUTURE OF CLIMATE ACTION

We envision a world where all youth are prepared to lead humanity into a more just, equitable, empathetic future and are connected to the natural world and each other.

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HEIRS TO OUR OCEAN IS A YOUTH-FORMED, YOUTH-LED MOVEMENT

Heirs to Our Ocean (H2OO) was created to solve the pressing humanitarian and environmental problems of our shared one-water system. Fostering connection and collaboration between youth situated in vastly different backgrounds, H2OO creates a deeply moving human experience for young leaders as they develop an authentic and meaningful understanding of one another’s perspectives and challenges. Most importantly, this connection leads to long-term solutions with lasting impact.

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STORIES

YOUTH TO CONFRONT GLOBAL CRISES HEAD ON

Hear directly from global youth leaders on what they believe are the greatest challenges faced today and their solutions. From blogs to films to poetry, they use all mediums to bring awareness and drive action to protect our planet.

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Screen-Shot-2023-05-01-at-2.35.51-PM — Bertho, from West Papua, Indonesia, was awarded a scholarship at SEAL 2020 to pursue his passion for filmmaking.

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Youth leaders connect from around the world at SEAL 2021 in Hawai’i.

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We are the next generation, leading the movement to a more just and equitable future that protects our shared natural world, each other, and our one-water system. Together we will solve the humanitarian and climate crises we are inheriting. Get involved.

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