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 was a pivotal moment for global climate action, with Youth4Nature sending nine delegates to advocate for nature, justice, and youth involvement. Click to see in our photojournal how we emphasised integrating climate action with nature and justice while spotlighting diverse youth initiatives and advocating for fair and inclusive nature-based solutions.
As we venture into the expansive canvas of our restoration efforts, a question arises—To Plant or Not to Plant? Learn with us as Y4N Global Ambassador, Mary delves into the nuanced world of grassland afforestation, exploring the fine line between ecological restoration and environmental discord.
Wondering what happened at CO28 related to fossil fuel phase-out? Climate finance? Loss and Damage? Check out our high-level recap of some of these big moments in Dubai.
COP28 was a pivotal moment for global climate action, with Youth4Nature sending nine delegates to advocate for nature, justice, and youth involvement. Click to see in our photojournal how we emphasised integrating climate action with nature and justice while spotlighting diverse youth initiatives and advocating for fair and inclusive nature-based solutions.
🌍 Spotlight on the Frontliners: Pioneering Inclusive Climate Solutions 🌿
Join Samuel Fajana as he delves deep into the heart of frontline communities—the unsung heroes at the forefront of climate change. Int his latest blog on The Frontliner, Samuel brings to light the stories of those who bear the brunt of environmental crises, yet often find themselves left out of the conversations that shape their futures #Discover the Unheard Voices #Learn why this Matters
Restoring the Heart of Kikuyu: Ondiri Wetland
Nestled in Kenya's Kikuyu Sub-County, Ondiri Wetland emerges as a geographical marvel, boasting the title of Afrika's second deepest quaking bog. Despite facing modern challenges like pollution and deforestation, the Friends of Ondiri Wetland Kenya (FOWK) tirelessly champion its restoration. Gazetted as a protected area, efforts include reforestation, fencing, and community partnerships. The recent Ondiri Run, commemorating World Wetlands Day, emphasized the urgent need for conservation. As we navigate through the delicate balance between human activity and environmental preservation, Ondiri Wetland stands as a testament to the enduring connection between humanity and nature.
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.
In October 2023, Youth4Nature supported a series of activities under a newly launched project, She Shapes Nature, in Dar es Salaam and Pwani Region. A Y4N storytelling outreach project, She Shapes Nature focuses on collecting and amplifying the stories of local girls and women working in the nature-based economy, including circular waste management, seaweed farming, land-based farming and mangrove restoration.
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.
Preceded by the first ever African Youth Climate Assembly (AYCA)- 1st-3rd September, the inaugural Africa Climate Summit (ACS) 4th- 6th September- set the pace for African Governments to steer and set priorities for climate action across the continent. Both AYCA and the ACS sparked what could be defined as the start to a by Africa for Africa driven agenda for climate action. Co-hosted by the government of Kenya and the African Union (AU), it may have been argued by many that there was no other opportune moment for the Summit than now- especially since the inception of discussions around the need to accelerate green growth across the African continent.
In restoration, one never gets the real experience until they get hands-on in the field. We had the privilege to host the youth teams at our Big Ship offices, where they explored some of our successfully restored sites, took part in mangrove planting exercise and got first hand experience of what mangrove restoration feels like. Together, we learned and unlearned some of the Nature-based solutions, best practices in mangrove restoration and conservation, and how they integrate with community livelihoods.
The Intergovernmental Panel on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) is an organization that aims to strengthen the science-policy interface for biodiversity and ecosystem services for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, long-term human well-being, and sustainable development. IPBES strongly believes that the engagement of young people in the work of IPBES is extremely relevant to supporting the uptake of IPBES assessments among young people as well as other individuals and organizations.
We are thrilled to announce that we are all set to make a meaningful impact at New York Climate Week (NYCW), happening from 17-24 September. This gathering brings together key stakeholders from the private sector, governments, activists, and funders for networking and collaboration. With numerous meetings, panels, workshops, and receptions held throughout the city, it's a bustling event.
Youth4Nature (Y4N) is pleased to present the illustrated report on the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KM GBF). The report and illustrations break down the GBF for our youth community and audience and provide information about the importance of inclusion of youth as well as about the contradictions between Y4N’s Global Youth Statement on nature-based solutions. This report, with an accompanying summary of portions of the KM GBF, includes specific sections related to youth and the nature-climate nexus as well as graphics for social media.
Coming immediately after the release of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report, which made it clear that the world is not on track to meet its climate goals, COP27 was an opportunity for countries to come together and discuss how to close the emissions gap. The intermediary 58th session of the Subsidiary Bodies (SB 58) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Bonn Germany came through to carry forward the ambition fas forward to the UNFCCC COP28
We are recruiting a minimum of three (3) members to make up our Youth Board for a minimum of a one-year term beginning from the Annual General Assembly in August 2023 until the 2024 Annual General Assembly. This is a volunteer position with an estimated time commitment of about 60 hours per year.
We are looking for youth leaders between the ages of 18-35 years who have the knowledge and competencies necessary to comply with standard processes, policies, governance, and bylaws for a non-profit organization like our
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