2. Identify & Get Informed

Task

Identify your passions!

Recall how you would positively impact the world - what stands out as a priority to you? What issues are you passionate about? Take time to create a list of issues that are important to you. It may not be immediately obvious, but the ocean affects all living things, and likely affects an issue you have written. Take a look at these umbrella topics for inspiration:

Environment and Urbanization
Arts and Media
Culture and Identity
Technology and Innovation
Learning and Education
Health and Wellness
Peace, Conflict and Governance

Get Informed

You can create a large and long lasting impact if you develop your knowledge and expertise by learning about the issues that interest you. You can find current events on a broad range of topics by looking starting here:

Ask

You can think critically about issues that concern you by asking a set of questions, provided by TakingITGLobal - Guide to action:

What makes this issue unique and important to address?
Who is most affected by the issue and why?
How does this issue differ locally, nationally, regionally, and globally?
What different approaches have been taken to understand and tackle the issue?
What groups are currently working on this issue?

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