Applications Invited for Commonwealth Youth Ocean Hackathon

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About the Organization

The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 independent and equal countries.

It is home to 2.5 billion people, and includes both advanced economies and developing countries. 33 of our members are small states, including many island nations.

Our member governments have agreed to shared goals like development, democracy and peace. Our values and principles are expressed in the Commonwealth Charter.

About the Event

A virtual ocean hackathon and symposium was launched on 12 August by the Blue Charter Ocean Youth Working Group to coincide with International Youth Day. The working group is inviting young people with innovative ideas from across the Commonwealth to compete for a chance to secure funding to assist with the implementation of their projects. The youth group, launched at COP28 in December 2023, actively engages young people across the 56 Commonwealth countries in topics on the ocean and climate change.

The Ocean Hackathon under the theme "Catalyzing Youth Solutions for our Ocean and Climate", invites young people from Commonwealth nations to submit their innovative ideas to solve pressing ocean issues. Participants can work individually or in teams to propose solutions in one or more of the following Commonwealth Blue Charter Action Groups:

• Plastic Pollution Reduction: Track, collect, recycle, or reduce plastic waste in oceans and coastal areas.
• Marine Conservation/Protected Areas: Monitor and protect marine habitats, endangered species, and biodiversity.
• Ocean Observation and Acidification Monitoring: Promote ocean observation and mitigate the effects of ocean acidification on marine ecosystems.
• Sustainable Coastal Fisheries: Promote sustainable fishing, reduce bycatch, and minimize impacts on marine ecosystems.
• Ocean and Climate Change Resilience: Mitigate the impacts of climate change on oceans and coastal communities.
• Ocean Education and Outreach: Develop educational tools to raise awareness about ocean conservation.
• Blue Economy Solutions: Create business models that promote economic growth while conserving ocean resources.
• Coral Reef Protection and Restoration: Monitor, protect and restore coral reefs in marine ecosystems.
• Mangrove Ecosystems and Livelihoods: Develop mechanisms to protect mangroves and
• livelihoods.
• Sustainable Aquaculture: Promote sustainable aquaculture systems that promote economic growth while promoting the environment.

Eligibility

• Open to young people aged 15 - 29 years old from Commonwealth countries.
• A solution to at least one issue from the Commonwealth Blue Charter action areas must be developed.
• Must be a member of the Blue Charter Ocean Youth Working Group 

How to Apply

Closing Date for Entries: 31st August, 2024

Submit an application

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