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Earthlanka Youth Network empowers Sri Lankan youth through awareness campaigns, action-oriented initiatives, and promoting women in science to become stewards of the country’s vital marine environment.
Earthlanka Youth Network
Earthlanka Youth Network: Equipping Sri Lankan Youth as Ocean Champions Through Action and Awareness
Sri Lanka’s future ocean stewards are being cultivated by the Earthlanka Youth Network. This program empowers young people with the knowledge and skills to become active guardians of the country’s marine environment.
A Legacy of Ocean Advocacy
Earthlanka Youth Network boasts a strong track record of ocean conservation efforts since 2017, actively participating in the Action 4 SDGs campaign. Here are some highlights:
2017: They hosted a Twitter chat focused on youth and climate justice, raising awareness about the impact on the oceans.
2018: They championed gender equality in ocean science by amplifying the voices of women in the field.
2022: They spearheaded a groundbreaking initiative – a women-led underwater stunt on Sri Lanka’s East Coast.
Beyond Spectacle: A Call to Action for a Healthy Ocean
This recent underwater stunt is more than entertainment; it’s a powerful call to action:
Raising Awareness: It sheds light on the critical condition of Sri Lanka’s coral reefs, devastated by El Niño.
Inspiring Conservation: It mobilises young people to take action and protect these vital ecosystems.
Empowering Women: It showcases the crucial role women play in ocean science and marine conservation efforts.
By equipping young Sri Lankans with knowledge and inspiring action, the Earthlanka Youth Network is fostering a generation of passionate ocean champions who will safeguard the country’s marine legacy.
Key objective
Implement SDG 14 in Sri Lanka by:
- Mobilising young people to steer coastal and marine conservation.
- Promoting the participation of women in ocean science.
- Supporting marine ecosystem restoration.
- Conducting school awareness on SDG 14.
- Promoting ocean literacy.
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