2025 EarthEcho Youth Leadership Council: Join a Global Network of Young Environmental Leaders

Are you a passionate younger environmental advocate trying to make a actual difference in ocean conservation? EarthEcho International invites you to apply for the 2025 Youth Leadership Council (YLC)—a highly effective platform for younger leaders ages 15–22 to drive world environmental change.

What is the EarthEcho Youth Leadership Council?

Founded by Philippe Cousteau Jr., EarthEcho International empowers youth to guard and restore our ocean planet. The Youth Leadership Council (YLC) is a dynamic group of younger leaders chosen yearly to play a very important position in shaping EarthEcho’s packages. As a YLC member, you’ll assist implement campaigns, take part in management actions, and collaborate with youth advocates globally by GenSea, EarthEcho’s digital platform.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Selected YLC members will:

• Serve a two-year time period

• Dedicate at the very least 8 hours per thirty days to YLC actions

• Participate in month-to-month video calls and small group tasks

• Plan and attend the Youth Ambassador Retreat and YLC annual assembly (August 6–10, 2025, within the U.S.—all bills lined)

• Lead and set up the Youth Leadership Summit 2026

• Actively have interaction on the GenSea platform and promote youth-led ocean advocacy

• Represent EarthEcho at occasions and contribute to social media and digital content material

• Collaborate on EarthEcho’s campaigns like OceanEcho 30×30 and GenSea

Who Can Apply?

Applicants should:

• Be aged 15–22 on the time of application

• Show management expertise and keenness for environmental conservation

• Have an understanding of ocean, local weather, and environmental points

• Possess sturdy English communication abilities

• Be in a position to work collaboratively with various groups

International candidates are inspired to apply.

How to Apply

Applications are submitted by GenSea, EarthEcho’s world youth platform.

During the application, you’ll:

• Respond to a sequence of essay questions (with an optionally available video response)

• Provide a reference from a non-family member

• Submit the application by May 5, 2025, 11:59 PM EDT

For extra particulars in regards to the alternative and to apply, go to the official application page.

Important Dates

• Application Deadline: May 5, 2025

• Interviews for finalists: May 2025

• Final choice: Mid-June 2025

Why Join?

As a YLC member, you’ll:

• Gain hands-on management expertise

• Build a world community of like-minded youth

• Learn how a nonprofit group operates

• Contribute meaningfully to world conservation efforts

• Represent EarthEcho at occasions and within the media

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For questions in regards to the application or program, please electronic mail Sean Russell at srussell@earthecho.org
For extra alternatives, go to the Opportunities for Youth web site.

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