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Raina Ivanova, H2OO Global Youth Leader and Intern, speaks at a side-event at the 54th session of the Human Rights Council
Raina Ivanova, 19 year old Youth Leader and Intern of H2OO, and one of 16 Petitioners in the Children vs. Climate Crisis Petition (10 of which were identified and supported by…
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The Solution to the Climate Crisis is Right Under Our Feet
This week World Soil Day was recognized, but as you read these words, all living beings are suffering environmental catastrophes that out-scale any we have seen in human history. We must seize the…
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Youth Artivism at the World Needs Clean Oceans Virtual Event
Artistic outlets are a great way to create real-world change! They allow me to use something Artistic outlets are a great way to create real-world change! They allow me to use something I love, dance,…
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New Youth Members of H2OO Board of Directors!
While the youth of H2OO have always had an advisory role to the Board of Directors, two of H2OO’s youth leaders — an 18-year-old and a 19-year-old — are official H2OO Directors! “As Heirs To…
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H2OO Becomes 2022 Star of Oceania
Beyond an honor! Mahalo to Papalii Dr. Failautusi Avegalio, Director of Pacific Business Center of the University of Hawai’i, for nominating Heirs To Our Ocean as a recipient of a 2022 Star of…
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H2OO Thanks Progressive Multiplier and Packard’s Resilience Initiative
When Covid hit in March 2020, organizations like Heirs To Our Ocean — young and entering the next phase of their life cycle — were deeply affected. To our surprise, Packard Foundation responded…
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Speaking up for Girls at Mutually Assured Survival Priorities for Climate Action Panel
Forced child marriage is NOT a solution to the climate crisis. To call attention to this, I spoke at the UN Association’s Mutually Assured Survival Climate Action panel that took place in October….
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Equipping Youth As Advocates at Environmental Forum of Marin
Speaking at the 3 Ocean Advocates event at the Environmental Forum of Marin was an amazing opportunity. I was able to share my personal journey with getting involved in ocean protection and how…
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Brainwashed by Greenwashing on National Recycling Day
Today is National Recycling Day, but contrary to popular belief, recycling is not the solution to plastic pollution! Most plastics we use cannot be recycled. Even recycled plastic cannot be…
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Plastic Brand Audit & Sweep for International Coastal Cleanup Day 2022
International Coastal Cleanup Day is one of the world’s largest annual preservation and protection volunteer events for our ocean’s coasts. But did you know that the plastic crisis can’t be…
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Inspiring Next Gen Advocates at 2022 Reef Futures Conference
On the 25th of September, together with 3 other youths from around the world, I had the opportunity to speak on the Reef Futures panel hosted by International Coral Reef Initiative. There we shared…
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The Protection of Children Shouldn’t Be a Political Debate
World Children’s Day is a day of celebration for the United Nations, as it marks the annual anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. While adults come together to cherish the…
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Raina Ivanova, H2OO Global Youth Leader and Intern, speaks at a side-event at the 54th session of the Human Rights Council
Raina Ivanova, 19 year old Youth Leader and Intern of H2OO, and one of 16 Petitioners in the Children vs. Climate Crisis Petition (10 of which were identified and supported by…
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Karen Testimonial
After attending the 2020 Youth Summit for the UN Ocean Decade (YS2020UNOD) my perspective changed because I never…
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Plastic is Not Fantastic
Climate change is one of the most significant issues we are facing today. Plastic, a material that fills our daily lives, is contributing to this crisis. Many people are aware of the numerous negative…
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Pushing for Solutions to Non-Point Source Pollution
The H2OO RAISE Initiative has been very busy this year making big splashes with policy! In February, we spoke with Emily Woodward…
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Seven Heirs from Uganda, Kenya, Nigeria, and the U.S. lead panel discussions on the Environmental Change-Makers series
A panel of four Heirs: Dominion from Nigeria, Seth & Dakota from the U.S. and Elly from Kenya…
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Laden Testimonial
I have been a member of Heirs To Our Oceans for two years, and over the years I have been able to do things that are amazing…
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H2OO Palau’s U.E.L. (Underwater Excursion Learning) Day a Success
Olilai Chilton, head of H2OO Palau, organized an opportunity for youth to learn in their beautiful outdoor laboratory! H2OO Palau’s UEL Day was a success! UEL means turtle in the Palauan language,…
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Oxford Students Help Inspire Berkeley’s New Disposable Foodware Limits
Despite the challenges of 2020, the Berkeley Heirs have accomplished a lot! January 1, 2020 marked the start of the Disposable Free Dining Ordinance in Berkeley. We helped pass this groundbreaking law…
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1st and 2nd Cohort Members of U.S. Youth Advisory Council for the UN Ocean Decade Organize Successful Hill Days in Washington D.C.
The Policy Committee of the US Youth Advisory Council for the UNOD successfully wrapped their November US Hill Days…
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Brazil Participated in H2OO’s Operation Global Sweep
In Salvador, Bahia, Brazil our recently formed H2OO chapter participated in H2OO’s Operation Global Sweep…
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9 Global Youth Organize Investigation into Corporate Plastic Pollution Crimes
Insight from two Heirs To Our Ocean youth leaders who served on the organizing committee for youth-created and youth-led Operation…
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Karen Testimonial
After attending the 2020 Youth Summit for the UN Ocean Decade (YS2020UNOD) my perspective changed because I never…
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Ranton Testimonial – SEAL 2019
Attending SEAL 2019 was really hard, and I did learn a lot of new things. I made new friends who are…
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Kimmy Testimonial -SEAL 2020
For my team’s SEAL 2020 film, I presented the topic of “Lack of educational opportunities offered to Latinx students”…
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JoJo Testimonial
I learned a lot about the ocean and how it’s dying because of human activity. I learned that some sunscreen causes coral to die…
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Rakau Testimonial
My generation is now on its way! This experience has been amazing, it made me connect more to nature and people. We became one big…
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Laden Testimonial
I have been a member of Heirs To Our Oceans for two years, and over the years I have been able to do things that are amazing…
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Uldekel Testimonial SEAL 2018
Hi, my name is Uldekel Adora Ililau. I am a proud Palauan member of Heirs to Our Oceans. I was given the opportunity to join SEAL 2018 that impacted my life forever. I made new lifelong friends and…
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Testimonial Julia
My favorite most enriching part of SEAL 2022 was our circle up moments on trail, because we were able to share love…
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Testimonial Max
During my trip to Thailand, I along with six other Heirs from around the world…
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Testimonial Baylee
I felt honoured to be offered the opportunity to go, with sponsorship from H2OO, to Valdes Peninsula in Patagonia, Argentina…
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Testimonial Napu
The Policy Advocacy Retreat was so much fun and an incredible experience! I loved …
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Testimonial Carlos
I am so grateful to be given the opportunity of traveling to Thailand to learn coral …
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The Outcome
I am the outcome of decisions made, So a few people can get well paid.
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Water is The Only Thing I Can Hear
The water is the only thing can hear,
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I Was Beautiful and Blue
I was Beautiful and Blue.
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Black Dark Inky Black
Black. Dark. Inky. Black. So many words for the absence of light. Light on. Blinding. Bright. Ivory. Snowy.