Skip to main content
CYMG logo
Ocean science and governance work area

Affiliated network

Ocean Science & Governance Youth Network

Coordinates youth engagement in marine protection, ocean science, policy, and governance.

Contact OSG Youth NetworkAll networks
Ocean governance
Mario
Network contact1 focal point leading this group
Meet your focal points

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 Network

Network activity

Past meetings, webinars, network launches, and youth-facing opportunities linked to this network.

Event

OSG Youth Network launch

The network was launched during the 5th Global Dialogue on Sustainable Ocean Development in Bali.

Webinar

Towards 2025 UN Ocean Conference

Capacity-building and policy literacy session supporting youth engagement in ocean governance.

Our people

Network contact

The people leading this group. Reach out with questions, ideas, or to get involved.

1 focal point1 country
Get involved with Ocean Science & Governance Youth NetworkReach out to any focal point above for questions, collaboration, or to join the group.