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Recruitment Open for the 17th Class of Youth Guardians of the Nakdong River Estuary to Lead Ecological Conservation

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Busan Nakdong River Estuary Eco Center of Busan Metropolitan City announced that it is recruiting participants for the “17th Youth Guardians of the Nakdong River Estuary” (hereinafter “Youth Guardians”) until December 19.

The Youth Guardians program is a core environmental education initiative designed to promote ecological conservation and environmental awareness among young people. It has received official certification for eco-friendliness, educational value, and safety from the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, and has been recognized for excellence through awards such as the Youth Environmental Club Award, the Minister of Environment Award, and the President of the Korea Environmental Preservation Association Award.

The Eco Center plans to conduct an application and document screening process to select approximately 20 participants. Eligible applicants include rising middle school students, from current Grade 6 elementary students to Grade 8 middle school students.

Over the course of one year, Youth Guardians will directly explore estuarine ecosystems and participate in a wide range of hands-on research and volunteering activities, including classification-based ecological observations (monitoring) of birds, mudflats, insects, and plants; removal of invasive plant species; wetland cleanup activities; and collaborative programs with external ecological and environmental clubs. Prior to full participation, they will also complete a training program consisting of professional environmental education and practical assignments from January 20 to 22 next year (2026).

Applications may be submitted in person, by mail, or by email. Final results will be announced on January 8 next year.

Details can be found in the notices section of the Nakdong River Estuary Eco Center website at busan.go.kr/wetland.

Kim Gyeong-hee, Director General of the Busan Nakdong River Project Management Office, stated, “The Youth Guardians program offers a meaningful opportunity for participants to learn firsthand about the ecological value of the Nakdong River Estuary,” adding, “We look forward to the active participation of many young students interested in ecology and the environment.”