Stories

EMILY

Heirs To Our Ocean (H2OO) recently joined forces with Bay Area Wilderness Training (BAWT) to strengthen our commitment to equipping youth with the skills and experiences needed to become confident in building skills in off-grid environments. As part of this collaboration, H2OO Program Coordinator Emily Berglund participated in the transformative July 2024 BAWT Backcountry Leadership […]

JULIA & CHARLEY

In July 2024, Heirs To Our Ocean (H2OO) brought together our Global Youth Leaders from across the globe for an unforgettable Global Youth Leadership Retreat at our headquarters in Redwood City, California. Designed to bring our leadership team in processing the future of the organization, empower, connect, and inspire, the retreat became a melting pot […]

RAINA & ARMON

For youth who have demonstrated a commitment to protecting our shared Blue Planet and one another, and who wish to further develop their skills, Heirs To Our Ocean offers internships that meet the needs of the intern and the organization. “During my internship at Heirs to Our Ocean this summer, one of the most meaningful […]

EMILY

In 2024, Heirs To Our Ocean held for the first time an exhibit at the National Youth Leadership Council Conference in St. Paul, Minnesota.  This event brought together educators, organizations, and youth leaders committed to empowering young people leading actions in their communities to address critical issues affecting them.  Emily, H2OO Program & Communications Coordinator […]

AMBER

In September 2024, H2OO headed to New York to participate in the UN Summit for the Future, a high-level event designed to address global challenges and reimagine multilateral cooperation. The summit brought together world leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss solutions for building a sustainable and equitable future. As part of this gathering, H2OO youth […]

CHLOE & RAINA

In November 2024, three H2OO Global Youth Leaders headed to Wales, UK to host a series of H2OO workshops during the 2024 UWC Atlantic College OceanCon! Not only did Heirs to Our Ocean have the opportunity to host three workshops in total over the course of this two day conference, we were also afforded the […]

DAKOTA

CHLOE & ARMON

On August 8th 2024, Heirs To Our Ocean joined Young Sea Changers Scotland & Marine Conservation Society’s Youth Ocean Network for a dynamic and insightful online webinar titled “Navigate the UN Ocean Decade,”. The event brought together passionate advocates for ocean conservation and youth engagement from around the world. Read on to hear more about […]

MARRIA & ARMON

We’re excited to welcome the 5th Cohort of the U.S. Youth Advisory Council for the UN Ocean Decade (U.S. YAC for UNOD) and share their ambitious SMART goals. This year’s cohort, made up of 59 members ages 15-25 across over 20 states and U.S. occupied territories, is already diving into impactful projects, with each working […]

NILESH & SHAOMIN

The launch of the Decade 10 Challenges Youth Perspective Toolkit marks a significant milestone in the ongoing work of the U.S. Youth Action Council for the UN Ocean Decade (U.S. YAC for UNOD). This toolkit is a great example of how the YAC program is a progressive and cumulative experience, where each cohort builds upon […]

LATIFAH, COLIN & ZOË

In March 2024, the Policy Committee of the U.S. Youth Action Council for the UN Ocean Decade organized an in-person Hill Days event in Washington, D.C., where 19 youth advocates led 71 meetings over the course of two days to push for critical ocean and water protection policies. This event brought together passionate youth from […]

PRIYANKA, ARMON & EMILIANO

In 2024, Heirs To Our Ocean (H2OO) equipped the next generation of ocean leaders with the skills they need to drive meaningful change. Recognizing the importance of the next generation building a diverse set of skills, H2OO led a series of transformative workshops designed to empower youth with the tools to lead, advocate, work as […]