Young Talent Training ProgramBlue Climate Partnership
Empowering WaveMakers for Community-Based Marine Conservation!
The Blue Climate Partnership Young Talent Training Program empowers young professionals from Southeast Asia and China through immersive field studies, cross-border shadowing opportunities, and expert mentorship to drive community-based marine conservation and climate action.
Why This Program
Tropical coasts in Southeast Asia and China face shared threats: climate impact, marine pollution, fisheries collapse, etc. While local NGOs drive change, young professionals need stronger tools to tackle complex challenges. In our Program, we call them WaveMakers. We help build the capacity of our WaveMakers for problem solving and leading in challenging environments through real case-based field studies and various exchange activities.
What We Provide
This training program features a unique fusion of field immersion, cross-border shadowing, and expert mentorship designed for impact-driven professionals.
Real case-based field study in Hainan Training Camp
- Immersive field studies in Beigang Island, Hainan Province
- Co-create solutions through facilitated peer discussions
Sponsored site visits and shadowing Program with Leading NGOs
- Tailored cross-learning opportunities at NGOs across China and Southeast Asia
- Adapt and transfer innovative solutions to your local context
Program Highlights
The Young Talent Training Program features immersive field studies, community interactions, and hands-on activities designed to build capacity for community-based marine conservation and climate action. The program includes expert mentorship from leading scholars and professionals in the marine conservation field, as well as cross-border shadowing opportunities that allow participants to learn from innovative practices across different regions.
Committee
Mentors
Margarita de la Torre-de la Cruz
Retired Professor, University of the Philippines Visayas Tacloban College
Executive Director, Guiuan Development Foundation, Inc. (GDFI)
Cliff Ronald Charles Marlessy
Program Coordinator, Indonesia LMMA (The Locally-Managed Marine Area Network)
About Blue Climate Partnership
Blue Climate Partnership (BCP) is a Program initiated by China Blue, a marine protection focused NGO based in Hainan, China. BCP fosters exchange and cooperation between marine conservation NGOs in China and Southeast Asia to support climate-resilient development in coastal communities.
"Let's be Wave Makers: Youth leaders rising for sustainable coastal communities across China and ASEAN."