Absolutely everything about the U.S. Youth Action Council for the UN Ocean Decade exceeded my expectations.

Not only did this program train me as a climate activist and equip me with the skills I need to make a difference in my community, but it also taught me how to be an empathetic leader. And I say that with so much weight.

Members of the 5th Cohort U.S. Youth Advisory Council for the UN Ocean Decade at 2025 Capitol Hill Advocacy Days.