International Conference on Youth, the Ocean, and Sustainable Development Goal 14
Project ID : IYC/SL/2019/01
Project Description
This event's purpose was to discuss how young people could contribute to ocean and marine conservation and preserve the sustainability of the maritime environment. During the international conference, young people from all over the world discussed, assessed, exchanged, and developed solutions to issues such as ocean preservation and conservation, marine pollution, the effects of climate change on the seas, a sustainable blue economy, coral reefs, and fisheries.
Duration
Start date : 01.07.2019
Completed Date : 05.07.2019
Location(s)
Melaka, Malaysia
IYC Focal Area(s)
Education for Better Future
Protecting the Environment
Creating Sustainable Societies
Leadership of the Project
IYC Headquarters
IYC Sri Lanka
Strategic Partnerships
World Youth Foundation (WYF), International Youth Council (IYC), Young Environmental Forum
SDG Number
14
Strategic Goals:
Raising youth awareness of SDG 14 and other SDGs linked to ocean conservation and preservation.
Identifying and presenting youth's potential roles in ocean conservation and preservation and describing how youth can engage in these efforts.
To educate and inspire young people to become advocates for ocean conservation and a more sustainable future for all.
Empowering young people through capacity building, networking, and collaboration opportunities.
Fast Facts:
Challenges
This international conference was proposed in order to hear from the young about how they overcome challenges linked to ocean conservation and preservation, as well as how young people are sustaining and improving the health of our oceans.
Solutions
Participants created a Global Marine Litter Awareness Campaign, and the formal outcome document was adopted at the conference's conclusion.
Benefits and Impact
Youth were educated on the importance of the ocean and exposed to ocean conservation and preservation issues. The ultimate goal was to teach young people about the importance of safeguarding the oceans, seas, and marine resources for long-term development.
They established a Marine Litter Campaign so that when they returned to their home countries, they could educate their communities about ocean concerns and advocate for solutions to safeguard our vulnerable waterways. This campaign may well motivate other members of the community to join us in raising our collective voice for environmental change.
