about us
Lovers and protectors of the Sea. Passionate about Sustainability and Social Innovation.
Strong believers in the Youth capacity to inspire and create change.
Km1 is a coastal and marine conservation team focused on addressing marine litter while also seeks to empower and involve the next generation of ocean leaders. Through environmental education programs, social innovation workshops and citizen science projects the organization has impacted more than 100,000 youths in 12 Mexican states and Southern California. Their community has intercepted and removed more than 80,000 pounds of marine litter from the Pacific to the Mexican Caribbean.
Km1 actively participates with the Government in the development of appropriate and effective public policy. Approach the private sector to good practices and advice on their transition to a circular economy and also serve as consultants on conservation and sustainable development projects with International Organisations.
TEDx Speakers, consultants for the Commision for Environmental Cooperation Tijuana River Watershed Marine Litter Project, recipients of SEMARNAT's "Premio al Mérito Ecológico" special mention, and selected by The Economist and Sustainable Ocean Alliance as one the 15 Ocean Youth Leaders worldwide. Their work has resulted in invitations to several International events, such as World Ocean Summit, One Young World Summit, and Our Ocean Conference.
Km1 is currently building the Youth's for the Ocean National Network, a structure that will gather coastal, marine and oceanic youth-led projects from across the country and will focus on advancing in research, innovation, capacity building, and public policy.
our approach
education
For us, education is key. That’s why most of our energy goes to delivering the message through talks, conferences, and workshops. Our program focuses on the origins and impacts of marine litter, as long as the personal and collaborative solutions to stop it.
beach cleanups
Definitely beach cleanups are not the solution, but we have proved their effectiveness as a complement to our environmental education program, as a citizen science tool, and a perfect way to build a community.
collaboration
We believe in the power of collaboration, that’s why we focus on fostering new and effective relationships within the public, private and academic sectors.
public policy
Legislative action is needed to complement the efforts made by civil society. That’s why we actively participate in forums, workgroups, and committees in the development of appropriate and effective public policy.
awareness
Everyone is part of the problem, and everyone can be part of the solution. Through Social media campaigns and Massive event interventions, we create awareness within the community.
community
People protect the places that they love. Through beach cleanups, documentary screenings and music events we’ve gathered an amazing community that enjoys and protects the ocean.
collaborations
commission for environmental cooperation
Consultants in the Tijuana River Watershed Marine Litter Project. The first local, community-based approach to focus on US-Canada and US-Mexico border watersheds. It promoted citizen science and engaged youth, local, and indigenous communities in assessing land-based litter in each area and identifying solutions to reduce and prevent litter from reaching the ocean.
Unep Mexico
Co-organizers and speakers at the first National "Clean Seas, tackling marine litter" workshop, held in the City of Tijuana, Baja California. Participated also as guest speakers in the workshops held in Ensenada, Pachuca, Saltillo and Mexico City.
UN volunteers mexico
Co-organizers and speakers at the "2030 Agenda, Volunteering for the Sustainable Development Goals" workshop, held in the city of Tijuana, Baja California.
Azul.org
Partners in a new initiative partnering with elementary schools in Tijuana and San Diego on ocean education and cross-border art collaborations. The project focused on the biological connectivity of endangered coastal species that know no national borders.
pronatura noroeste
Partners in their seabird conservation project, delivering environmental education and organizing beach cleanups at fishermen communities in Southern Baja California.
Surfrider Foundation San Diego County
Allies in the installment of the Surfrider Foundation Baja Chapter, and collaborators at the activities held during the Tijuana River Action Month.
WILDCOAST
Partners in the Commission for Environmental ooperation Tijuana River Watershed Marine Litter project and collaborators at the activities held during the Tijuana River Action Month.
the team
Orlando Anaya Founder & Director
Osmar Sanmiguel Operations Director
Abraham Garcia Programs Director
recognitions
summits
Municipal Youth Award 2014 - IMJUV Tijuana
State Youth Award 2014 - Juventud BC
Ecological Merit Award Special Mention 2016 - SEMARNAT
“Cologne Summer School on Environmental Studies: Sustainable Cities” Scholar - Santander Universities
State Human Rights Award Honorific Mention 2018 - Comisón Estatal de Derechos Humanos
Personalities of the year 2018 - Infobaja
100 Latinos who create and inspire a better future - Avianca
15 Ocean Youth Leaders selected to attend the World Ocean Summit - The Economist Events & Sustainable Ocean Alliance
15 Audi Scholars selected to attend the One Young World Summit - Audi Environmental Foundation
Ocean Youth Leader selected to attend the Our Ocean Conference - The Republic of Indonesia & Sustainable Ocean Alliance
EE 30 Under 30 Class of 2020 - North American Association for Environmental Education
