Petitions, Commitments, and More

Petitions

Ask your participants to take action on a local, national, or global initiative. Create a petition to a decision maker about a specific cause. For example, you could ask for official town and city recognition of 8 June as World Ocean Day, a pledge to standby the environment by local legislators, or focus on a specific environmental issue.

This year, we’re encouraging everyone to consider the significance of linking ocean climate action to drive global change and protect our blue planet! Catalyzing Action for Our Ocean and Climate because together, we can!

Photo Credit: Fundacion Amiguitos del Oceano Banco del Pacifico Gabriel Tirana Ecuador

Commitments

Challenge people at work, school, or in your community to make an individual commitment to a more ocean-friendly lifestyle. Focus on reducing plastic use, recycling, energy consumption, or alternative transportation.

Businesses and organizations can make a lasting commitment to the ocean as well. Commit to using less plastic in your facility or adopt other sustainable practices and make an announcement on World Ocean Day.

Community Recognition

Give recognition to the hardworking people, young and old, who are helping to protect our ocean! Host an awards night or recognition dinner to highlight the projects being worked on in your local community. Featuring successful projects will not only reward the hard work of local environmentalists but will inspire others to get involved.

Photo Credit: Karla Munguia Colmenero

Pledges

Develop an ocean pledge for your event participants to commit to an action that will benefit your local area and the ocean as a whole. Pledges can list things individuals can do to have a positive impact on the ocean. Display these promises in your community or share them on social media to show public support for ocean conservation.