Applications Invited for Ocean Leaders Fellowship 2026

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About the Organization

The Sustainable Ocean Alliance (SOA) is a global, youth-led nonprofit empowering young leaders and entrepreneurs to restore ocean health through innovation, mentorship, and funding for startups and grassroots projects focused on climate, pollution, and sustainable blue economies.

About the Fellowship

The Ocean Leaders Fellowship (OLF), developed by Sustainable Ocean Alliance in partnership with Dona Bertarelli Philanthropy, is an annual program dedicated to empowering the next generation of ocean conservation and climate leaders by equipping 40 early-career delegates each year with critical tactical skills, leadership opportunities, and high-level networks necessary to advance impactful initiatives.

OLF is designed to cultivate belonging, activate collective power, and build lifetime leadership capacity, so Fellows can bridge local knowledge and global decision-making with confidence and integrity.

The program curriculum includes skill development workshops, access to mentors, collaboration opportunities with peers, and a special opportunity to travel and participate in an international conference and leadership institute in June 2026.

Eligibility

• Be 18–35 as of June 20, 2026
• Work in ocean or climate action (with a strong interest in 30x30)
• Align with one of SOA's five Ocean Impact Areas
• Have C1 English proficiency
• Be available for international travel the entire dates of June 9-19th 2026
• Not have previously attended OOC or UNOC Youth forums

How to Apply

Apply by February 15, 2026

Applications Now Open

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