Young Talent Training ProgramBlue Climate Partnership
Empowering WaveMakers for Community-Based Marine Conservation!
The Blue Climate Partnership Young Talent Training Program is currently underway with its first cohort. Six outstanding young professionals from across Southeast Asia and China have completed the Hainan field study phase and are continuing with cross-border shadowing opportunities and expert mentorship.
Our First Cohort in Action
The Young Talent Training Program participants engaged in hands-on marine conservation activities, including community engagement in Beigang Island and beach cleanup in Rongshanliao Village, Hainan.
Participants from Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and China working together for marine conservation
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
Hainan Training Camp in Action
Our WaveMakers engaged in immersive field studies, community interactions, and various hands-on activities in Beigang Island and other locations throughout Hainan, China.
Hainan Training Camp Highlights
Watch our WaveMakers in action during the immersive field studies and community engagement activities in the Hainan Training Camp.
What Our WaveMakers Say
Wahid Suherfian
Rare Indonesia
"I really enjoyed the hands-on activities and the exchange of ideas during the Hainan training camp. It was a great reminder of the power of shared learning for sustainable fisheries."
Josette Genio
Bluer Seas Philippines
"The Hainan camp of the Young Talent Training Program was thoughtfully designed. It had a good mix of classroom sessions and engaging field experiences, while learning about the island's vibrant culture and history. The interactive activities foster valuable connections, not just through my co-Fellows but also with the local communities. The diverse backgrounds and strengths of the YTTP Fellows also allow for more holistic learning exchanges."
Raveena Kim Lai
Reef Check Malaysia
"In Hainan, I was inspired to see fishers, women, and young people taking part in solutions, from fishing to eco-tourism. It made me realise that although communities face similar struggles, we also share the same hope. Sustainable fishing and tourism truly go hand in hand in building stronger coastal communities."
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."