ACCREDITATION UNEP

In March 2024, Heirs To Our Ocean became accredited by the United Nations Environment Program. This means H2OO has gained observer status— together with more than 200 other NGOs —and, among other things, can get its voice heard directly prior to and during UNEA (United Nations Environment Assembly) sessions.

WE CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH TO:

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At SEAL 2021 youth participants explore One Village Project in Hawai‘i.

CONVENE & 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 & EMPOWER

Inspiring and preparing tomorrow’s leaders through real-world, collaborative education and skill-building including public speaking, advocacy, critical and creative thinking, filmmaking, and more. H2OO is committed to ensuring that the next generation of leaders understands the intersection of social and environmental issues, as they will be better equipped to drive meaningful and lasting change.

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SEAL 2020 “Special Ops” participant learns how to use filmmaking technology.
Children vs. Climate Crisis Petitioner heads to a climate strike in New York.

ACT & ADVOCATE

Partnering with youth leaders to respond to the challenges they feel are most pressing that are 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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YOUTH SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES 

Through our comprehensive programs we partner with youth, supporting them as emerging leaders who will shape a more just and equitable future. Hear directly from youth taking action with H2OO as they bring awareness and drive collective action to protect our planet.

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CATARINA
Brazil
In Salvador, Bahia, Brazil our recently formed H2OO chapter participated in H2OO’s Operation Global Sweep…
MIGUEL
California, U.S.
My participation in this conference has helped me as an indigenous youth…
ELLY
Kenya
A panel of four Heirs: Dominion from Nigeria, Seth & Dakota from the U.S. and Elly from Kenya…