EarthEcho International

EarthEcho International and SC Johnson Launch Youth Ambassador Program Targeting Rampant Plastic Pollution in the Great Lakes

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Monday, May 6, 2024
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WASHINGTON, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- An estimated 22 million tons of plastic pollution enter the Great Lakes annually, staggering numbers that contribute to the global plastic crisis and speak to the urgent need for action.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- An estimated 22 million tons of plastic pollution enter the Great Lakes annually, staggering numbers that contribute to the global plastic crisis and speak to the urgent need for action.
  • And, perhaps now more than ever, young people are dedicated to making a difference in the plastic waste crisis.
  • "These passionate young leaders bring diverse perspectives, vision and a sense of urgency to the critical issue of marine plastic pollution."
  • "As a company, we view plastic pollution as a significant environmental challenge that needs to be addressed.

The World Ocean Summit to convene in Jordan in its regional edition: a landmark event in the Middle East

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Excellency, Climate change, University, Health, Tourism, Region, Water, Patronage, Majesty, EarthEcho International, Science, Coral, AMP, Moon, Multimedia, Baptism, UNESCO, Natural Resources, World Heritage Committee, Dead Sea

AMMAN, Jordan, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Regional Ocean Summit, a distinguished addition to Economist Impact's esteemed World Ocean Summit series, is set to take place from 14th to 16th May 2024, in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, at the Dead Sea.

Key Points: 
  • AMMAN, Jordan, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Regional Ocean Summit, a distinguished addition to Economist Impact's esteemed World Ocean Summit series, is set to take place from 14th to 16th May 2024, in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, at the Dead Sea.
  • Through their expertise and diverse perspectives, the summit will offer an all-encompassing exploration of key opportunities and challenges crucial to the sustainability of the region's marine ecosystems.
  • This Middle Eastern edition of the Regional Ocean Summit aspires to cultivate an atmosphere of collaboration and innovation, with a specific focus on regional challenges and opportunities.
  • For more information about the Regional Ocean Summit and to register for media attendance, click here .

The World Ocean Summit to convene in Jordan in its regional edition: a landmark event in the Middle East

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Excellency, Climate change, University, Health, Tourism, Region, Water, Patronage, Majesty, EarthEcho International, Science, Coral, AMP, Moon, Baptism, UNESCO, Natural Resources, World Heritage Committee, Dead Sea

AMMAN, Jordan, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Regional Ocean Summit, a distinguished addition to Economist Impact's esteemed World Ocean Summit series, is set to take place from 14th to 16th May 2024, in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, at the Dead Sea.

Key Points: 
  • AMMAN, Jordan, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Regional Ocean Summit, a distinguished addition to Economist Impact's esteemed World Ocean Summit series, is set to take place from 14th to 16th May 2024, in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, at the Dead Sea.
  • Through their expertise and diverse perspectives, the summit will offer an all-encompassing exploration of key opportunities and challenges crucial to the sustainability of the region's marine ecosystems.
  • This Middle Eastern edition of the Regional Ocean Summit aspires to cultivate an atmosphere of collaboration and innovation, with a specific focus on regional challenges and opportunities.
  • For more information about the Regional Ocean Summit and to register for media attendance, click here .

PHILIPPE COUSTEAU, JR.'S EARTHECHO INTERNATIONAL INVITES YOUTH TO LEAD THEIR COMMUNITIES IN RESTORING NATIVE SPECIES AND ECOSYSTEMS

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- There is a growing movement of young environmental advocates dedicated to finding innovative solutions to protect and restore the diverse web of living things that makes life on Earth possible.

Key Points: 
  • Now thru March 1, 2024, the OurEcho Challenge STEM competition empowers young people to take a closer look at biodiversity in their communities.
  • Students ages 13-16, first identify threats to local ecosystems and then propose solutions to protect or repair those natural resources.
  • "The innovation, creativity and passion displayed by OurEcho Challenge teams over the past three years is truly inspiring," said EarthEcho Chief Program Officer Stacey Rafalowski.
  • Youth can work individually or in teams of up to three (3) peers to enter their proposal into the OurEcho Challenge.

Philippe Cousteau, Jr.'s EarthEcho International Collaborates with Youth of Color to Build Careers in the Blue Economy

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Monday, July 31, 2023
Learning, Aquaculture, Seaweed, Movement, EarthEcho International, Entrepreneurship, BIPOC, Externship, Tourism

This inaugural program unites 19 youth, ages 17-20, from BIPOC communities across North America, for a hands-on career development experience.

Key Points: 
  • This inaugural program unites 19 youth, ages 17-20, from BIPOC communities across North America, for a hands-on career development experience.
  • The initiative introduces participants to the field of regenerative ocean aquaculture – ocean "farming" that restores coastal habitats while creating both economic and ecological benefits.
  • The ResilienSEA Externship program is made possible through the generous support of La Mer Blue Heart Oceans Fund and The Estée Lauder Companies Travel Retail division.
  • EarthEcho International recognizes the power of the ocean as a source of solutions to the climate crisis.

PHILIPPE COUSTEAU JR'S EARTHECHO INTERNATIONAL AWARDS GRANTS TO YOUTH TEAMS FOR THEIR WORK TO PROTECT NATIVE WILDLIFE AND HABITATS

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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WASHINGTON, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EarthEcho International, the global nonprofit dedicated to building a youth movement to protect and restore our ocean planet, today announced the three U.S. middle school teams selected as the Grand Prize winners of the OurEcho Challenge. The winning teams were part of an innovation competition designed to engage young problem solvers in protecting the diversity of species and ecosystems that make life on earth possible. The competition is made possible through the support of Aramco.

Key Points: 
  • The OurEcho Challenge supports three grand prize winners that were selected from seven finalist teams competing for $5,000, $2,500, and $1,000 grants to further the work of their projects to protect and restore biodiversity in their communities.
  • Feral cats have contributed to the downfall of more than 30 native Hawaiian bird species and now threaten the Hawaiian coot.
  • Team Fungi Frogs is working to protect the northern leopard frogs from disease in hopes of maintaining biodiversity.
  • The Northern Leopard Frog acts as an indicator species in Colorado habitats so the recent decline in their population is alarming.

PHILIPPE COUSTEAU JR'S EARTHECHO INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES THE UK'S FIRST THREE WINNING SCHOOL TEAMS IN ITS OURECHO CHALLENGE TO PROTECT BIODIVERSITY

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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LONDON, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EarthEcho International, the global nonprofit dedicated to building a youth movement to protect and restore our ocean planet, today announced the first three UK school teams selected as the Grand Prize winners of its OurEcho Challenge.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EarthEcho International , the global nonprofit dedicated to building a youth movement to protect and restore our ocean planet, today announced the first three UK school teams selected as the Grand Prize winners of its OurEcho Challenge .
  • This is the first year the OurEcho Challenge was available to enter for UK students, Years 6-10.
  • The OurEcho Challenge supports three grand prize winners that were selected from five finalist teams competing for £5,000, £2,500, and £1,000 grants to further the work of their projects to protect and restore biodiversity in their communities.
  • Follow EarthEcho on social media to learn about the People's Choice Award winner later this week.

Philippe Cousteau's EarthEcho International Announces the First U.K. Finalist Student Teams Tackling Species Decline in the 2023 OurEcho Challenge

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Monday, April 24, 2023
Conservation biology, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, United Nations, Student, EarthEcho International, People's Choice Awards, Research, RSVP, Movement, Natural Resources, Saudi Aramco, Biodiversity, Risk, Intergovernmental, AAAS, STEM, IPBES, Web Cartoonists' Choice Awards, Agriculture, Audit, Hunting

Three winning entries will receive funding and support to implement and track the success of the innovative solutions they have proposed.

Key Points: 
  • Three winning entries will receive funding and support to implement and track the success of the innovative solutions they have proposed.
  • The OurEcho Challenge finalist teams prepare and share final presentations to a panel of expert judges, and with the public, virtually on May 25th at 6:00 PM BST during EarthEcho's Facebook live stream event.
  • The top three teams will be awarded grants ranging from £1,000 to £5,000 to turn their projects into reality.
  • Recent studies underscore the need for innovative solutions and action now:
    1 million animal and plant species are at risk of extinction.

Philippe Cousteau's EarthEcho International Announces the U.S. and U.K. Finalist Student Teams Tackling Species Decline in the 2023 OurEcho Challenge

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Monday, April 24, 2023
Cornell Lab of Ornithology, United Nations, Student, EarthEcho International, People's Choice Awards, Multimedia, RSVP, Movement, Natural Resources, Saudi Aramco, Biodiversity, Risk, Intergovernmental, AAAS, STEM, IPBES, Web Cartoonists' Choice Awards, Bird, Hunting, Audit, Agriculture

Students first identify threats to local ecosystems and then propose solutions to help preserve, protect or repair those natural resources.

Key Points: 
  • Students first identify threats to local ecosystems and then propose solutions to help preserve, protect or repair those natural resources.
  • Annual winners receive funding and support to implement and track the success of their innovative solutions!
  • Team VermiPlanet; George Washington Carver Middle School; Los Angeles, California
    For more information about the teams and their projects, please go to https://www.ourechochallenge.org .
  • Recent studies underscore the need for innovative solutions and action now:
    1 million animal and plant species are at risk of extinction.

Be Part of the Solution for Healthy Water Worldwide with Philippe Cousteau, Jr., Xylem Watermark and the 2023 EarthEcho Water Challenge

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Monday, March 13, 2023
Magnet, Global Water Challenge, Sustainability, New York Aquarium, Knowledge, Social media, City Football Group, NYCFC, Ambassador, Social impact, Conference, Water, United Nations, New York City FC, United Nations Water Conference, Indiana University, Friends, Water quality, World Water Day, World Water Week in Stockholm, Student, Whippany River Watershed Action Committee, EarthEcho International, Chicago River, TAP, Environmental studies, Magnet school, Xylem Inc., Transport, Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Tourism, Renewable energy, Online shopping, Xylem

WASHINGTON, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Launching March 22nd to coincide with the United Nations World Water Day, the EarthEcho Water Challenge is one of the world's largest civic science programs, empowering more than 1.7 million young people and community members in 146 countries to connect with and protect their local waterways. The Water Challenge features a host of online tools and networking opportunities for youth and others to join the growing global movement to restore critical water resources, starting in their own communities.

Key Points: 
  • The EarthEcho Water Challenge is a simple action anyone can take to fight for a clean water future.
  • This year's Water Challenge kicks off with youth-led Water Challenge Ambassador events in 10 states across the continental U.S, four regions in Mexico, and the Catalonia region of Spain.
  • During World Water Week, EarthEcho's Water Challenge Ambassadors—young environmental leaders ages 14-22—will host events to increase knowledge of local water resources.
  • The EarthEcho Water Challenge is made possible through the generous support of Xylem, a leading global water technology company.