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World Ocean Day Youth Advisory Council Fellowship
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Publish Date 7/11/2026 Application Deadline 8/2/2026 Opportunity Type Fellowships Publisher Foras Khadra Available Countries All World, The Arab World, Palestine, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Yemen, Egypt, Sudan, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania, Djibouti, Somalia, Comoros Description

The World Ocean Day Youth Advisory Council is a global fellowship program that brings together 20–25 young leaders from diverse backgrounds and countries who have experience in environmental protection and ocean conservation. The program aims to empower young people to lead environmental initiatives, strengthen their leadership skills, promote international collaboration for ocean conservation and climate action, and inspire greater youth engagement in environmental advocacy at both the local and global levels. Council members collaborate with one another, contribute to the planning and development of World Ocean Day activities, and participate in year-round initiatives that support ocean conservation.
Details
  • Fellowship duration: One year, running until June 2027.
  • The program is conducted entirely online.
  • Members are expected to participate in at least five virtual meetings.
  • Complete 3–4 advisory surveys throughout the fellowship.
  • Maintain regular communication via email and WhatsApp at least once or twice per month.
  • Participate in a virtual leadership training program consisting of a one-hour weekly session and an additional 30-minute discussion session each week for four weeks during October or November.
  • Contribute to the development of regional groups and collaborate with council members from around the world.
  • Opportunities to participate in additional volunteer projects with fellow council members.
  • Applications must be submitted through the official online application form.
  • The working language of the program is English.
Eligibility Criteria
  • Applicants must be between 16 and 25 years old at the time of application.
  • Applicants may be from any country worldwide.
  • Reliable internet access is required.
  • Proficiency in English is required.
  • Previous experience in environmental protection, nature conservation, or ocean conservation is required.
  • Experience in advocacy, campaign organization, or event planning is considered an advantage.
  • Applicants must be committed to participating in all required meetings and program activities throughout the fellowship.
Opportunity Benefits
  • Join a global network of young leaders from around the world.
  • Develop leadership, advocacy, and community engagement skills.
  • Receive specialized leadership and environmental training.
  • Collaborate with more than 2,000 partner organizations across approximately 200 countries.
  • Gain access to future training and career development opportunities through the partner network.
  • Expand professional connections with environmental and ocean conservation experts and activists.
  • Contribute to global environmental initiatives and projects.
  • Gain valuable international experience in teamwork, leadership, and environmental action.