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.
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 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.
What do international events mean after the spotlight has turned away? What are the results and impacts that we see in communities and on-the-ground? What is it like to be actively involved in the legalese, the details, the process of policy-writing and policy implementation? And who are the local, traditional, and community knowledge holders that need to be involved? And how does this knowledge contribute to solutions for climate, for nature and for justice?
These are just some of the questions we have about Governance, Policy & Knowledge for climate and for nature. What do you think? Submit your story by December 10th for your chance to win a prize!
“Women and girls are critical to unlocking a planet within which people can thrive.” Benjamin Schachter, a Human Rights Officer and a focal point on climate change and the environment at the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). Tracing back…
“[…] the IPCC’s SRCCL shines light on interlinked global challenges like climate adaptation and mitigation, desertification, land degradation and food security, whilst suggesting land-related actions/NBS that can mutually benefit all these areas. Whilst much of the current discussion misguidedly focuses on singular individual lifestyle changes, just like with the Special Report on 1.5C, we urgently need large-scale and context-dependent action that is participatory, inclusive, multi-sectoral, and actively considers ecological, social, economic, cultural and institutional factors.”
Just over a week ago, world leaders met in Abu Dhabi to prepare for the upcoming UNSG Climate Action Summit in New York this September.
While Youth4Nature was not able to attend the meetings, our Regional Coordinator for Latin America and the Caribbean wrote an intervention that was read to the coalition members of the Nature-Based Solutions track. Read hers word here.
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