CLIMATE AND YOUTH ACTION

Our Climate and Youth Action Program empowers coastal and marine youth to become champions of ocean conservation, blue economy innovation, and climate resilience. At Sayari Blue Initiative (SBI), we believe that young people are not only the most affected by the climate crisis — they are also the most powerful catalysts for change.

Through our Blue Leadership Accelerator, we equip young leaders across Africa’s coastal regions with the knowledge, skills, and platforms to drive marine restoration, influence policy, and shape sustainable blue economies that protect people and planet alike.

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SBI believes that young people are the wave of change — uniquely positioned to lead the transformation toward a sustainable blue and green future. Their creativity, energy, and innovation are vital in advancing climate action, ocean restoration, and community resilience.

As a youth-driven initiative, we empower emerging ocean and climate leaders across Africa to take the lead in marine advocacy, blue entrepreneurship, climate innovation, and policy engagement.

Through mentorship, training, and collaborative platforms, SBI equips young people with the skills, tools, and opportunities to make tangible contributions to local, national, and global sustainability efforts — ensuring their voices shape the future of our planet.

Key Focus Areas

• Blue Policy & Advocacy
  We build the capacity of young ocean advocates to participate in and influence climate and ocean governance — from local marine management councils to regional and international blue policy dialogues.

• Leadership & Capacity Building
  We mentor and train youth on marine ecology, restoration science, advocacy strategy, project management, and community engagement to prepare them for leadership in conservation and sustainability.

• Innovation & Blue Enterprise Acceleration
  We support youth-led startups and innovations in areas like sustainable aquaculture, seaweed farming, blue carbon markets, and eco-tourism — unlocking green and blue job opportunities.

• Collaboration & Global Engagement
  Through partnerships with youth networks, conservation coalitions, and intergovernmental forums, we ensure young voices from coastal Africa are represented in global ocean and climate spaces.

Our Impact Goals

Together with our partners, SBI aims to:

• Train 500+ youth in marine conservation, blue entrepreneurship, and leadership by 2027.

• Support 10+ community-driven ocean projects led by youth in LMMA zones.

• Establish a Coastal Youth Climate Network linking grassroots action to regional and international ocean forums.

• Promote youth participation in UNFCCC, UNEA, and blue economy dialogues.

Sustainable Development Goals Aligned

• Life Below Water (SDG 14)

• Decent Work & Economic Growth (SDG 8)

• Climate Action (SDG 13)

• Sustainable Cities & Communities (SDG 11)

• Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17)