[Partner Breakout] Youth Voice in Ocean Advocacy

Hosted by EarthEcho International

With nearly half the world’s population under age 25, youth leadership is critical in driving policy to protect and restore our ocean planet. Join EarthEcho International Youth Leadership Council members and staff from EarthEcho and the National Ocean Protection Coalition to dive into the importance of elevating youth voices as we work toward a more equitable and inclusive vision for ocean conservation, and share lessons learned and best practices for meaningfully engaging youth leaders in ocean conservation policy/advocacy. Speakers will highlight their experiences and facilitate a dialogue among participants to help support organizational efforts to increase youth voice in this space.

Speakers:

  • Sean Russell, Associate Director of Youth Engagement and Partnerships, Earthecho International (moderator)
  • Armon Alex, EarthEcho Youth Leadership Council and Board of Directors member
  • Apurva Iyengar, EarthEcho Youth Leadership Council member 
  • Isha Sangani, EarthEcho Youth Leadership Council member
  • Erin Eastwood, Program Director, National Ocean Protection Coalition