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COP15: A Historic Moment for Youth4Nature, and for Nature and People
Youth4Nature supported four youth delegates to attend COP15, where we advocated for meaningful youth inclusion, rights-based approaches, and explicit connections between nature and climate. Read on to learn more about what happened at this historic conference for global biodiversity, and what Y4N did there.
Nature-based Solutions ahead of COP15: where are we now?
It’s been over a year since we came together with GYBN and YOUNGO to release the Global Youth Statement on Nature-based Solutions (NbS). With COP15 just around the corner, we have put together a short review of what has happened in the NbS discussion since the Statement was released, and share some insights into what we can expect from the discussion moving forward.
How much nature can address climate change depends on us
“Planting new trees is undoubtably an important piece of the climate puzzle, but it’s not a silver bullet, nor should it be the first nature-based climate solution we turn to” - Canada released their renewed Climate Plan in December, and it includes an entire section about nature. Here’s why it misses the mark.
Lessons from the Intergenerational webinar on Nature-Based Solutions Implementation in Africa
Last June, we hosted a knowledge-sharing webinar, focused on the African region. It explored the role of intergenerational approaches to nature-based solutions implementation. We commit as always, to keep active conversations going, and to be on the frontlines of making a genuine case for youth & community leadership in the implementation processes.
As we look back and reminisce on the forum that was, we have put together below, some key learnings from our participants and Youth4Nature community. Enjoy!
Planting Our Future: International Youth Day Series
Planting Our Future: International Youth Day Series
This is part of a short series for International Youth Day that is looking at how young people see, understand, and are acting for and with forests.
“We planted all this not for ourselves but for our neighbours. Each household now has at least 5 plants from us. I was able to teach children, youth and elders the role of trees and forests, any why forest conservation is crucial. When you plant even one tree, you have the power to influence so many people; indeed, you can influence life all over the world.”
Planting Our Future: International Youth Day Series
This is part of a short series for International Youth Day that is looking at how young people see, understand, and are acting for and with forests.
“Since April 2019, the news has been dominated by a controversial decommissioning project for public utility, in particular regarding the exploitation of part (16 ha) of the classified forest of Kua for the construction of a hospital. This decision revolted us young climate activists and we started to protest.”
We've got news ... We're growing!
We are humbled and thrilled to announce that Youth4Nature is hiring! We are looking for seven young individuals to join our team and help us grow: one full-time Communications Director, and six part-time Regional Directors.
Thank you to our funders, ClimateWorks Foundation, for making this possible.
On Racism in the Environmental Movement
As a global, youth-led organisation working in the climate and environmental space, we hold ourselves accountable to the demands for racial justice in light of the recent events surrounding the murder of George Floyd and the consequent outburst of solidarity across the world against institutionalized racism, within the justice system and beyond.
Youth4Nature stands in solidarity with Black communities and the Black Lives Matter movement.
#BlackLivesMatter
Native Bee Case Studies: World Bee Day Blog Series
This blog is part of a series, led by the Youth4Nature USA Team, to celebrate World Bee Day (May 20, 2020).
On World Bee Day 2020, we are highlighting this colorful arthropod because they are not just an abstract factor of our environment - they are right in your communities. Whether we are talking about wild bees or hived bees, we can each play a specific role to support and invite more pollinator activity.
The Secret Life of Bees: World Bee Day Blog Series
The Mighty Worker Bee: World Bee Day Blog Series
This blog is part of a series, led by the Youth4Nature USA Team, to celebrate World Bee Day (May 20, 2020).
What would a world without bees look like?
Initially, we might think that a world without bees might mean a world without honey, which is devastating in and of itself. Then, we might consider that a world without bees may also mean a world without wildflowers, since almost every flowering plant requires pollination.
What we may not fully appreciate is the potential economic and cultural impact of losing bees.
Homemade Products Using Beeswax: World Bee Day Blog Series
Pollinator Corridors: World Bee Day Blog Series
This blog is part of a series, led by the Youth4Nature USA Team, to celebrate World Bee Day (May 20, 2020).
Today, as you may know, is Bee Day. As a person who lives in the northeast United States, I’ve recently been witness to the amazing work people around here are doing on protecting and restoring pollinator habitats. Many of these projects involve or are led by youth and can be adapted or replicated in your own community, so I’ll give a few examples.
Earth Week 2020: Recap
The 50th Anniversary of Earth Day was last week, and as many of us are physically isolating by spending more time at home what may have just been a single day of events grew to an entire week on online engagement opportunities. The Youth4Nature team had the chance to contribute to a number of these events, and even lead our own. Here is our Earth Week 2020 Recap.
Youth4Nature at Nature's Climate Hub
Youth4Nature is hosting four events during New York Climate Week, as partners of Nature’s Climate Hub, and you are invited! Join us at our workshops, exhibitions, forums, and strategy sessions for youth nature and climate leaders. Topics will include youth empowerment and movement building, storytelling, climate and ecological justice, and more!
Raise Your Voice | Youth4Nature Storytelling Campaign
Kenya has lost nearly half its forests – time for the young to act
Kaluki Paul Mutuku, our Regional Coordinator for the Africa Region, recently published an op-ed in The Africa Report. He emphasised the critical role that both nature and youth play in safeguarding our planetary systems for current and future generations, making local connection to his home country of Kenya.
