Divers for Climate is a community-led initiative made for divers by divers that aims to motivate climate action throughout the global dive community and beyond. We know how passionate divers are about the ocean, and we know that if given the right tools and support, the dive community could play a key role in advocating for stronger climate policies around the world.
JUMP INTO #HOTDIVESUMMER
This summer is getting hot – too hot – and our marine ecosystems are feeling it. To protect our favourite dive sites into the future, we need stronger climate action now and it’s time divers start making some noise. Sound may travel fast underwater, but it’s the powerful voices of divers on land that will lead to urgent and transformative change.
We are turning up the heat at Divers for Climate and launching our Kickstarter campaign #HotDiveSummer. Our goal is to raise $30,000 and scale up our activities in 2024 to empower divers and tourism operators to become climate leaders in their communities. These activities include:
- Climate Crew workshops – These sessions will empower divers and tourism workers to navigate and embrace difficult conversations surrounding climate change.
- Surface break events – Online and in-person events for divers to come together, share experiences, learn, brainstorm, and collectively strengthen our call for stronger climate action.
- Our Story film launch – A compelling short film that showcases dive community leaders and sparks meaningful conversations about climate change, its impact on our ocean and our power to protect it.
The critical decade for ocean and climate action is here – we are running out of time to turn down the heat. Jump in before our oceans get too warm – Donate and share with your dive buddies now!
join our community
Whether you’re a recreational, professional, commercial, scientific, tech, soon-to-be or free-diver, or really anyone who loves our ocean – let’s push for stronger climate action together.
So, what are you waiting for? Dive in, the water’s warm (literally)!
our goals
GOAL 1: Empower divers – Create spaces for safe, nuanced, and inclusive conversations where divers can learn, share experiences, and get access to the tools and resources they need to take action.
GOAL 2: Influence policy – Identify and train dive ambassadors to prepare for interactions with media, local representatives and government officials.
GOAL 3: Transform industry – Support shifting the global dive industry towards decarbonisation by linking industry partners with expert support, and sharing stories of success.
Our theory of change is that by celebrating our connection with the ocean and empowering divers through community-building, workshops and advocacy training, Divers for Climate will become a powerful and united voice for our ocean that pushes decision makers to adopt policies in line with 1.5 degrees.
we are now an official part of the un decade of ocean science!
The United Nations has declared 2021-2030 the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development . The initiative aims to support efforts to reverse the cycle of decline in ocean health and gather ocean stakeholders worldwide behind a common agenda.
The Divers for Climate Community Outreach Program has been endorsed as an official UN Ocean Decade Activity. This means that our mission is now part of a global agenda that aims to protect what we love most.