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.
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!
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.
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.
We are back for the second month of the #PhotoChallenge with team Africa! Our #PhotoChallenge inspires action across the region, highlights the vibrant landscapes and environments our team members are working in, and showcases the beautiful backyards of Y4N Global Ambassadors in Rwanda, Nigeria, and Kenya. We hope you are loving these photos as much as we are!
While natural disasters can be unpredictable, especially as climate change continues to increase the frequency and intensity of extreme weather patterns and events, there are actions that we can take as individuals and communities to increase our resilience. This blog shares some information about natural disasters in our home country of the United States, dives into stories of disaster adaptation from youth across North America, and builds your capacity for resilience through preparation and US-specific political action.
“It is clear after the Pre-Summit that food systems play a major role in achieving the SDG goals for 2030. We have 9 harvest seasons left until 2030 and if any change is to occur, especially on a system wide scale, all stakeholders must come together and create policies that will span across all components of food systems, along all chains, and individuals.”
To inspire action across the region, our #PhotoChallenge takes on the warmth of our inspiring Global Ambassadors from Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, Tanzania, Rwanda, Egypt and many other African nations.
These photos inspire action from all of us, by showcasing the amazing landscapes, environments and actions young people are taking at the local level; and for you, we hope that these equally inspire you.
In June of 2021, the Y4N team joined our partners at the Meghna Knowledge Forum to participate in the first ever multi-stakeholder exchange about sustainable and inclusive management of the Megha River Basin, which stretches across Bangladesh and India.
During the Forum, we hosted an interactive side session for youth called The River Game to discuss the interconnections…
We are looking for personal narratives that focus on intersectional vulnerability, illustrate solutions related to vulnerability, loss & resilience, and highlight youth stories from climate-vulnerable & biodiversity-rich communities.
Submit between July 16 and August 8 for your chance to win one of four prizes!
Youth is facing many barriers to meaningful engagement with climate and nature. The Spring of Hope campaign aimed at showing that climate action is for everyone.
From green entrepreneurship, to listening the sounds of nature, these tips will help youth in Europe learn how to engage further with climate and how to protect biodiversity.
On June 10, 2021 the IPBES and IPCC released their first ever collaborative report highlighting that, not only are the climate crisis and biodiversity loss are interlinked, but that we cannot address one without the other, and that work needs to centre human wellbeing.
These reports can be long and technical, so we’ve read through and summaries the most important takeaways for you.
The Pollinators For Our Survival webinar series drew a great deal of focus towards the significance of pollinators responsible for the survival and existence of our food systems, and ultimately for humanity. The three packed series took a deep dive into the significance of pollinators; further taking into account their conservation value and status in a 21st century world. Read on for a summary of the series and how to learn more!
In Canada during the month of June, not only do we celebrate pride month, but we also celebrate National Indigenous History Month. Celebrating June in this way began in 2009, after a unanimous motion passed by the House of Commons. Normally it is a time to celebrate the “history, heritage and diversity” of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples in Canada. However, this year's celebration has been stained with sadness for Indigenous People across Canada after the news released Thursday, May 27th of 215 children’s bodies found beneath the grounds of the Kamloops Indian Residential School.
Welcome to the Ajyal Podcast, a new podcast hosted by Y4N Regional Director for West Asia, Rayan Kassem, aiming to highlight and discuss youth priorities, perspectives, concerns and expertise related to nature and climate in the region. Over the coming months we will be releasing three mini series as part of the Ajyal podcast and we’re starting next week with series #1: Climate Justice in West Asia!
Youth4Nature (Y4N) is honored to call out the world community for Biodiversity Day 2021 which is being celebrated under the slogan: "We're part of the solution”. The slogan was chosen to be a continuation of the momentum generated last year under the overarching theme, “Our solutions are in nature”, which served as a reminder that biodiversity remains the answer to several sustainable development needs. This slogan especially means…
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