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Shaping the Future: H2OO Leads Youth Engagement Workshop at UN Ocean Decade Conference in Barcelona
As the UN Ocean Decade continues to gather momentum, youth voices are more essential than ever in crafting sustainable solutions for our ocean. Heirs To Our Ocean (H2OO) stepped up to co-lead a…
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Raina Ivanova, H2OO Global Youth Leader and Intern, Speaks at the 54th Session of 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 Global Nomads 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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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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Brazil Participates 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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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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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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Berkeley H2OO Youth Speak Out: Center for Environmental Health
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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3rd Cohort Chairs of the U.S. Youth Advisory Council for UN Ocean Decade Share Why They Joined!
“I’m so excited to contribute my experience to this group of staggeringly incredible people. From my work in environmental policy to on-the-ground action, I see similarly ignited faces in the…
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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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Testimonial Uldekel
The journey to Koh Tao, Thailand, this summer was very exciting, inspirational and has…
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Testimonial Christine
The Hill Days organized by the U.S. Youth Advisory Committee for the UN Ocean Decade …
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Testimonial Shay
I grew up on the coast of Northern California and have seen firsthand how contaminated water harms…
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Testimonial Luz
When I first arrived at Bioneers, I saw many young people that care about the environment…
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Testimonial Madyson
Heirs To Our Ocean UN Ocean Decade Youth Summit allowed me to network and hear from people around the world…
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Testimonial Miguel 2021
I’ve been a part of Heirs To our Oceans for five years. I was in seventh grade when I first joined…
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Testimonial Miguel 2019
My participation in this conference has helped me as an indigenous youth…
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Testimonial Pierre
The world is an ocean of opportunities! SEAL 2019 has been an amazing human experience…
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