Commonwealth Youth Climate Network 2022 #YouthLeadSDG14 Action Challenge

The Commonwealth Secretary-General and the Commonwealth Youth Climate Change Network (CYCN) launched a global competition to inspire, empower and reward young people taking action on oceans.

SDG14 emphasises how important conserving and sustainably using oceans, seas and marine resources is to the health of individuals, communities, nations and the planet.

Climate change is a huge threat to these environments - particularly in the Commonwealth where 49 of the 56 member countries have coastlines - making youth action vital to its protection for future generations to come.

• Table of Content
• About The Commonwealth
• #YouthLeadSDG14 Action Challenge
• Aim and Benefits of #YouthLeadSDG14 Action Challenge
• Requirements for #YouthLeadSDG14 Action Challenge Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About The Commonwealth

The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 54 independent and equal countries. It is home to 2.4 billion people, and includes both advanced economies and developing countries. 32 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. The Commonwealth's roots go back to the British Empire. But today any country can join the modern Commonwealth. The last country to join the Commonwealth wa... continue reading

#YouthLeadSDG14 Action Challenge

Aim and Benefits of #YouthLeadSDG14 Action Challenge

Young people are asked to document and share their efforts towards the realisation of SDG14 with the Commonwealth Secretariat and on social media for the chance to win one of three £1,000 prizes.

Requirements for #YouthLeadSDG14 Action Challenge Qualification

You must be aged 18-30, and come from a Commonwealth country, to enter.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

To take part, entrants must:

• Sign up for the Action Challenge
• Take photos or film videos (max 10 minutes) documenting their efforts on one or more of the 14 points
• Submit a report via the Action Challenge submission form
• Post the content on social media using #YouthLeadSDG14 and #BlueCharter, tagging @CYCNOfficial and @ComsecYouth

For more details, visit the website.