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Affiliated network
Ocean Science & Governance Youth Network
Coordinates youth engagement in marine protection, ocean science, policy, and governance.
Ocean governanceNetwork contact
Emergence and terms of reference
The network grew from CYMG ocean governance work and was formalized through youth meetings connected to the Global Youth Environment Assembly and Regional Seas engagement.
Established to support youth participation in UNEP-administered Regional Seas processesHosted by CYMG with a coordination model designed for inclusive regional representationTerms of reference define objectives, governance, membership, and working methods
Knowledge hub
The knowledge hub gathers capacity-building sessions and resources on Regional Seas Conventions and Action Plans, marine litter, coastal governance, and ocean policy.
Regional Seas Convention briefingsOcean governance and science-policy learning sessionsRecordings and resources for young people entering ocean processes
Engagement avenues
OSG YN connects young people with Regional Seas processes and wider ocean governance opportunities.
Regional Seas Conventions and Action PlansGlobal Partnership on Plastic Pollution and Marine LitterUN Ocean Conference, BBNJ, UNCLOS, ISA, UNESCO IOC, and the Ocean Decade
Join OSG Youth Network
Individuals and youth-led or youth-serving organizations can connect through the current network contact and CYMG channels.
Contact OSG Youth NetworkNetwork activity
Past meetings, webinars, network launches, and youth-facing opportunities linked to this network.
OSG Youth Network launch
The network was launched during the 5th Global Dialogue on Sustainable Ocean Development in Bali.
Towards 2025 UN Ocean Conference
Capacity-building and policy literacy session supporting youth engagement in ocean governance.