In March 2024, the INUKA team had a chance to be part of the delegation at the Accelerating Nature-based Solutions Conference. Dive into this reflection to see what they learned, what they are feeling inspired by, and what they think is next for NbS!
COP28 High-level Recap
Nature at work (or at risk): health, resilience, recovery and relief meet air, water, and food systems at Cop28
Can COP28 bring a smile to the river erosion-afflicted people of Bangladesh?
Dive into the story of Chouhali, a poignant tale of resilience and skepticism, as we navigate through the complexities of climate actions and financial commitments, and question whether or not the Climate Talks can bring back the smile to the people of Bangladesh. Explore the aftermath of COP28 with me, Ashik Iqbal, a young researcher in hydroclimatic disaster management. Scrutinize the Loss & Damage fund commitments by developed nations and question the adequacy of the pledged $700 million.
Wrapping up NY Climate Week
Get the scoop on what the Y4N global youth delegation got up to at New York Climate Week 2023! From panels discussions and mass actions, to UN meetings and concerts, to coffee chats and more, there are so many ways to connect to climate action, to root in the togetherness that we need for systemic change, to build our skills as youth to lead on solutions for climate and nature today and in the future.
What COP27 brought to Youth4Nature?
Food Systems as a Solution for Our Ecological Crisis: A Collaboration Between “The Farmers I Know” and Youth4Nature
Why environmental conferences matter: a wave from Stockholm+50
What happened at Stockholm+50? How does it feel to be a youth at these high-level international events? How do we take the outcomes of this event with us moving forward? Find the answers to these questions and more in this reflection from Raysa and Steph, members of Y4N Europe & Central Asia team who journeyed to Sweden for this conference.
A conversation exploring the intersection between our future forests and young forest stewards
Learn more about the valuable insights and perspectives we heard from our global and intergenerational panel of forest stewards that joined our official side-event at the XV World Forestry Congress!
#PhotoChallenge: June 2022
#PhotoChallenge: May 2022
Human rights education & environmental awareness: A missing link?
#PhotoChallenge: April 2022
Y4N Afrika ushers us into what April has been for them, while pressing on into their #PhotoChallenge monthly feature. Join them as they celebrate our precious planet, with actions on the streets, impacts and solutions to soil erosion, views from the lake, moments along the coast, and resilience in the deserts.
#PhotoChallenge: March 2022
It is March. And we are at it again. Greeting you with the amazing oozes from our array of landscapes. Afrika, we march on, crafting the story that makes us who we are, from eons before, to eons to come. Take a moment, dive into every single one of these stories, and explore with us across the stunning landscapes featured this month.
#PhotoChallenge: January 2022
Habari Afrika!
A new year, a new moment to continue inspiring th world through the lenses of our diverse and beautiful landscapes. We invite you to join us in celebrating the beauty that Afrika is, and leveraging on the positive stories that will endeavour to contribute to shape the true narrative of our region.
Viva Afrika.
#PHOTOCHALLENGE: DECEMBER 2021
That’s a wrap! 2021 has been a long yet fulfilling year for our community. While these stories bring us from mountains to deserts to coasts, they carry the complexity of raising deep concern, while also showcasing the beautiful landscapes and resilience in Afrika and its people. As you enjoy our December #PhotoChallenge, may it help you reflect on your 2021 journey and intentionally plan into the coming year!
One Month Later: Reflections from COP26
Youth Voices for Nature & Climate
As part of Africa Climate Week, we partnered with Youth in Landscapes to host Youth Voices for Nature and Climate; A path to restoration. Together, we brought forward youth leaders who are engaging with initiatives that are transforming their communities, creating opportunities for youth, and at the same time helping restore nature as well as acting for the climate within their various landscapes from Nigeria, Kenya, and Zimbabwe.
Read our event recap and hear more from the speakers themselves!
Canada, it’s time to center equity at COP26
#PhotoChallenge: October 2021
October, a month of action, action and more action!
We come to you from our different countries, to showcase what we have been upto in the past weeks, what we are doing, or even our inspiration to keep acting for nature, climate and communities this month. From a water related poem to a walk in the escarpments of the Great rift valley, climate strikes to the mountain activities, we present to you our warmth to keep you motivated.
Enjoy our October #PhotoChallenge with us!