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 invite you to journey with us from the wetlands of Rwanda and Nigeria to the forests of Madagascar and Burundi, to the urban areas in Kenya, and to the landscapes of activism in Malawi. Check out our brand new virtual storytelling exhibition, made especially for the IUCN-Africa Protected Areas Congress 2022.
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.
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!
Youth4Nature's Afrika and Storytelling teams are partnering to get involved in the African Congress on Protected Areas, starting with this storytelling special competition. We are calling for youth across Afrika to submit their stories on protected areas, particularly (but not exclusively) looking for stories from North Africa, Southern Africa, Central Africa and non-Anglophone regions/communities.
“What a joy to share with you our fourth issue, and receive once again your attention and feedback. We hope that your contribution and engagement can plug us into the power of change even further.”
Reflections from North America, Latin America & Caribbean (Abya Yala), lessons on composting, highlights of our volunteer team at #Y4N, and more in this issue of PolleNectar. Dive in!
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.
We invite you to reflect on 2021 with us. To step into our world(s). To learn with us and to listen to us. There is so much knowledge sharing to do, so much capacity building needed, and so many stories to amplify. Our 2021 Impact Report is just a small look into how we’re making change for climate, for nature, and for our communities.
Lebanon conducts its first-ever national dialogue between the private sector and the Ministry of Environment on Climate Finance organized by the Ministry of Environment. It is a hopeful moment given the circumstances the country is passing in. Read more to find what our West Asia Regional Director, Rayan, deduced from the meeting.
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.
Solving global problems requires active engagement with the private sector. It is time for the private sector to step up to current and future challenges. We need them on board constructively as partners without constant opposition. At Youth4Nature, we feel that it is our duty to do something to improve the current situation. Meet the Youth4Nature Private Sector Taskforce and get to know what they’re up to and how you can get involved.
While climate finance has been increasing annually on a global level, the distribution of funds remains dominated by sectoral projects (Energy, transport, agriculture, etc.) in MENA. Annual global climate finance is still falling short for what is needed to remain under the 1.5 degrees celsius scenario. Climate finance flows from intermediaries to sectors using financial instruments for different uses. The purpose of this blog is to discuss the end point of climate finance. There is a need for diversifying the beneficiaries of climate finance on a global and regional level. Technological innovations dominate global financial support whereas social change and investing in nature fall behind.
February is here with us. A month of love, a month of vibes, a month to continue inspiring the world. For our team in Afrika, we are at it again. Showing our love via our landscapes. Telling you as it is. Because we are all connected, and storytelling is an important part of us and our cultures. We give these to you, as we continue to craft the positive Afrikan story about us, our nature, and inspiration for what we can achieve.
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.
New Release! Are you looking for stories about solutions, collaboration, and leadership for climate and for nature? Look no further! 'PolleNectar', our brand new #Y4NStorytelling Magazine, is officially out! The first volume, #YourStoryOurFuture, aligns with Y4N's ongoing Storytelling Campaign of the same name. We hope you enjoy this first release! Let us know what you think in the comments and on social media!
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!
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