Blog — Youth4Nature

Rachel Boere

Centralizing Youth-focused Nature-based Solutions in Country Biodiversity Strategies

Centralizing Youth-focused Nature-based Solutions in Country Biodiversity Strategies

At UNCBD COP16 in Colombia, we collaborated with Kenya Youth Biodiversity Network to bring together youth from around the world to explore the opportunities and concerns of integrating nature-based solutions into updated NBSAPs. Read on to find a summary of these youth perspectives!

Impact of COVID-19 on Youth in Agribusiness: A Case Study of Zimbabwe

Impact of COVID-19 on Youth in Agribusiness: A Case Study of Zimbabwe

This blog post provides an overview of the impact of COVID-19 on youth in agribusiness in Zimbabwe. It highlights key findings and offers insights from 5 government-led relief initiatives, and suggests potential solutions to not only rebuild youth leadership in agribusiness in the country, but to support sustainable practices for climate and biodiversity as well.

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Faces of Forestry x International Symposium on Intersectoral Cooperation for Resilient Landscapes

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Faces of Forestry x International Symposium on Intersectoral Cooperation for Resilient Landscapes

This inspiring FOF series captures insights from young researchers and global experts as they explore innovative approaches to landscape restoration, integrating trees into ecosystems, and enhancing agricultural productivity while improving soil and vegetation health

Nature-based Solutions in Policy and Actions: Where are we ahead of COP16 and COP29

Nature-based Solutions in Policy and Actions: Where are we ahead of COP16 and COP29

We need and only need nature-based solutions that truly put people and nature in focus. Ahead of UNCBD COP16, UNFCCC COP29, and UNCCD COP16, find out where we are feeling optimistic and where we see concern for NbS as it continues to take centre stage with states and decision makers, the private sector, and civil society.

Join the "Narratives of Change" Campaign!

Join the "Narratives of Change" Campaign!

We are thrilled to launch the "Narratives of Change" campaign, collecting stories from youth globally through an open call, emphasizing their experiences with climate change, biodiversity, and human mobility. Learn more and submit your story!

Youth4Nature's 2023 Impact Report

Youth4Nature's 2023 Impact Report

Our 2023 Impact Report showcases how young people catalyse significant impact for the entire climate and nature movement, beyond ourselves. We invite you to explore in this report how our work at Youth4Nature is contributing to more robust, resilient, and transformative change, and imagine with us the possibilities if the largest population group on the planet received more 0.76% of the climate funding.

Across Conventions; Nature as a tool to address both the Biodiversity and Climate Crises

Across Conventions; Nature as a tool to address both the Biodiversity and Climate Crises

Check out what was on the agenda at our post-COP28 event in Uganda! Through presentations, a Nature-climate clinic and interactive breaks, we delved into robust discussions on Nature and Climate Change ahead of the Climate and Biodiversity Conventions coming up later this year.

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Symphony of Sustainability: Harmonizing Nature, Communities, and Biodiversity

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Symphony of Sustainability: Harmonizing Nature, Communities, and Biodiversity

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!

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Ramat: To Take Care of Nature

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Learn about INUKA’s 3rd field study visit. Join us as we unfold the chapters of NaPO's green odyssey, where the roots of change run deep and the leaves of transformation flourish!

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Wrapping up NY Climate Week

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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.

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