Okinawa Ocean Culture & Environment Action Network (Okinawa OCEAN) is building on its twenty-year history of protecting the islands and oceans of Okinawa, Japan, and focusing its programs to serve the next generation of youth leaders. Its main activities include educating youth about traditional Ryukyu and Okinawan foods and food systems, providing free weekly bento lunches for children in need using 100% food waste from their islands, and organizing events for youth in career development and awareness of the UN’s Sustainability Development Goals.