WAVEMAKER
PROGRAMME

You’ve got the power to unlock an Ocean positive future. You can use your unique skills, talents, and voice to make a greater impact. Want to know how? We’ve got the tools and resources to accelerate your journey. 

WHAT IS THE WAVEMAKER PROGRAMME?

42% OF PEOPLE IN THE WORLD
ARE UNDER 25 WHICH MAKES YOU POWERFUL.

We support young people making waves for our planet through engaging resources and tools.
Ocean Generation

It’s simple: A healthy Ocean is essential for all life on Earth.  

 

So, we support young people, like you, to get educated and empowered to take action to protect Earth’s most important ecosystem. 

 

How? We translate complex Ocean Science into engaging content and practical tools and run skills development workshops and incubate innovation for 16 – 25-year-olds.  

 

The time to get informed, take action, skill up, and make waves is now. 

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IMPACT

THE IMPACT OF A SINGLE WAVE IS IMMENSE.
TOGETHER, WE
CAN CHANGE THE WORLD
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  • 6,188

    PARTICIPANTS

    In 2022, 6,188 young people engaged in our Wavemaker Programme.
  • 4 STAR

    SATISFACTION RATE

    Participants rated this workshop 4 out of 5 stars, on average.
  • 8

    CONTENT COLLABORATIONS

    We amplify young voices; sharing stories from Wavemakers across the world who are taking action – locally or globally – to protect the Ocean.
  • 75%

    EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS

    75% of participants felt they gained employability skills.

You’re a Wavemaker.

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WAVEMAKERS
IN ACTION 

Stories and insights about and by our Wavemakers to inform your own environmental action.  

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AS THE FIRST GENERATION TO DEEPLY UNDERSTAND OCEAN ISSUES, WE ARE THE LAST GENERATION TO STOP THEM.   

Identify your unique skills and get access to tools that support you taking action. 

In our workshops, you’ll learn how to:  

  • Unlock your "superpower" and get tips to apply it and drive positive impact.
  • Learn about the interconnectedness of our Ocean, human threats it faces, and how we are part of the solution.
  • Explore elements of our Campaign Toolkit which enables you to create lasting change.
  • Discover how you can build sustainability into your career choices.
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Dr Gemma Connell
Youth Programme Developer
  • How to turn your idea into Action

    Deep dive into Pollution as one of the 5 Ocean Threats and be introduced to our framework that allows you to focus your effort and energy in an Ocean Intelligent way.

     

    Understand and engage in all the ways we can combat Pollution in our Ocean.

     

    Unpack how you can turn a great idea into a Campaign.

     

    Develop the building blocks of a Campaign to create Ocean Positive Action.

    Date and time 30 October, 2023 16:00 - 17:15
    Free online event
  • UNLOCKING YOUR SUPERPOWER

    Unlock your “superpower” and get tips on how you can apply it to drive impact.

     

    Understand the interconnectedness of our Ocean and how what you value is affected by Ocean Threats.

     

    Swim through real world examples of incredible people that have built careers out of using their superpowers!

     

    Unpack how you can build sustainability into your career choices – beyond traditional Blue and Green Careers.

    Date and time 16 November, 2023 16:00 - 17:15
    Free online event
  • BUILDING AN OCEAN INTELLIGENT BUSINESS

    Deep dive into Pollution as one of the 5 Ocean Threats and be introduced to our framework that allows you to focus your effort and energy in an Ocean Intelligent way.

     

    Understand and engage in all the ways we can combat Pollution in our Ocean, and how this is relevant to entrepreneurs looking to build sustainability into their business.

     

    Unpack how you can create an Ocean Intelligent version of your business idea.

     

    Develop the building blocks of how your business might generate Ocean Positive Action. 

    Date and time 4 December, 2023 18:00 - 19:15
    Free online event

MAKE IT OFFICIAL:
BECOME
A WAVEMAKER

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YOU HAVE STORIES. WE WANT TO AMPLIFY THEM.

Be a voice for our Ocean

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    Your stories can make waves.

    The most effective way to raise awareness about our Ocean and its importance is through storytelling.

     

    We want to share your stories and insights our big blue planet.

     

    Gain experience in content creation as you create written/ video content about the world through an Ocean positive lens.
    *Selected Wavemaker Stories will be amplified on our social channels and earn £50.