Sowing purpose, platforms, community and solutions among youth

We transform your reflections, actions and creativity into influential narratives and impactful projects. Your local climate-nature issues turn into a global web of climate-nature solutions. And your personal accounts turn into inspiring stories on the power of considering and resourcing locally-led and youth-led climate-nature action for socially just systems change.

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circle with "roots ground-up storycrafting lab" — learn how to craft a story

circle with "stem storytelling campaign" — submit and share a story

circle with "flowers & fruits storymaking microgrants scheme" — resourcing action-driven storytellers

coming soon!

circle with "seeds storybook changemakers" — uplifting storyteller advocacy

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Jul 19, 2022

Whispers of Hope: Storytelling at the Africa Protected Areas Congress

Jul 19, 2022

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.

Jul 19, 2022

Apr 29, 2022

PolleNectar: Vol. #YourStoryOurFuture ISSUE 4

Apr 29, 2022

“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!

Apr 29, 2022

Dec 21, 2021

PolleNectar: Vol. #YourStoryOurFuture ISSUE 2 & 3

Dec 21, 2021

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!

Dec 21, 2021

@youth4nature From media and activism to entrepreneurship and art, youth can do it all for #climateaction! Here is our last mic-story for #COP27, including a stellar performance at the end 👀 ••• Thank you for following #Y4NStorytelling 🌱 virtually and on the ground through these youth mic-stories on #COP27 🇺🇳. Stay connected and discover more at: www.youth4nature.org/storytelling #storytime #whatdoyoudoforaliving #genz #Environmentalism #storytime #activism #artivist #Youth #nature #MicroStorytelling ♬ original sound - Youth4Nature

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PAST EVENTS

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Nov 30

Nov 30, 2023 – Dec 12, 2023

Micro-Storytelling for Change @ COP28

Nov 30, 2023 – Dec 12, 2023

Whispers of Hope: Young Custodians of the African Wildlands

Jul 19

Jul 19, 2022

Whispers of Hope: Young Custodians of the African Wildlands

Jul 19, 2022

Join us in the Youth Pavillion at the Africa Protected Areas Congress to learn more about the power of storytelling as a tool for change and to see our live exhibit, featuring youth stories about protected areas from across the continent!

Jul 19, 2022

Apr 25

Apr 25, 2022 – May 3, 2022

Faces of Forestry: A Living Library

Apr 25, 2022 – May 3, 2022

Whether you are attending the WFC in person or participating virtually, the WFC Youth Coalition and Y4N invite you and others in your network to share your forest and forest-related story! Let’s amplify the diversity of the forest community and inspire youth for our future forests!

Apr 25, 2022 – May 3, 2022

Our Stories Your Turn: Virtual Storytelling Exhibition

Nov 5

Nov 5, 2021 – Nov 14, 2021

Our Stories Your Turn: Virtual Storytelling Exhibition

Nov 5, 2021 – Nov 14, 2021

Happening online!
Open all day, every day between November 5 and 14, 2021

Nov 5, 2021 – Nov 14, 2021

Dec 5

Dec 5, 2020

English Storytelling Briefing (2)

Dec 5, 2020

We are officially accepting story submissions for our #YourStoryOurFuture Storytelling Campaign! Join us between the 24th of November and 5th of December at one of our briefings to learn more about the #YourStoryOurFuture campaign, to discover the benefits of participating, to understand the submission process, to get storytelling tips and advice, and to join a Q&A.

Dec 5, 2020

Dec 2

Dec 2, 2020

Session informative de narration

Dec 2, 2020

Nous rassemblons vos histoires pour notre Campagne de Narration #VotreHistoireNotreAvenir! Rejoignez-nous entre le 24 novembre et le 5 décembre à l'un de nos sessions d'information pour en savoir plus sur la campagne, pour découvrir les avantages de la participation, pour comprendre le processus de soumission, pour obtenir des conseils sur la narration d’histoires, et pour poser des questions à notre équipe.

Dec 2, 2020

Dec 2

Dec 2, 2020

Ufafanuzi wa Simulizi za hadithi

Dec 2, 2020

Tunakubali rasmi uwasilishaji wa hadithi kwa Kampeni yetu ya #SimuliziYakoNiBaadayeYetu! Jiunge nasi kati ya tarehe 24 Novemba na 5 Desemba katika moja ya muhtasari wetu ili kujifunza zaidi kuhusu kampeni ya #SimuliziYakoNiBaadayeYetu, kugundua faida za kushiriki, kuelewa mchakato wa uwasilishaji, kupata vidokezo vya namna ya kuwasilisha hadithi pia kushiriki katika uwanja wa Maswali na Majibu.

Dec 2, 2020

Sessão de Informação de Contação de Histórias

Dec 1

Dec 1, 2020

Sessão de Informação de Contação de Histórias

Dec 1, 2020

Nós estamos oficialmente aceitando a submissão da sua história na campanha #SuaHistóriaNossoFuturo (#YourStoryOurFuture)! Se junte a nós entre o dia 24 de novembro e 5 de dezembro em um dos nossos sessões de informação para saber mais sobre a campanha #SuaHistóriaNossoFuturo (#YourStoryOurFuture), descobrir os benefícios de participar, entender o processo de submissão das histórias, receber dicas e conselhos e tirar todas as suas dúvidas.

Dec 1, 2020

Nov 28

Nov 28, 2020

إحاطة حول رواية القصص

Nov 28, 2020

نحن نقبل رسميًا عمليات إرسال القصص لحملة #قصتك_مستقبلنا! انضم إلينا في الفترة من 24 نوفمبر إلى الخامس من ديسمبر في إحدى جلسات الإحاطة الخاصة بنا لمعرفة المزيد حول حملة #قصتك_مستقبلنا، لاكتشاف فوائد المشاركة وفهم عملية التقديم والحصول على نصائح وإرشادات لسرد القصص والانضمام إلى حصة أسئلة وأجوبة

Nov 28, 2020

Sesión informativa: La Narración de Historias

Nov 26

Nov 26, 2020

Sesión informativa: La Narración de Historias

Nov 26, 2020

¡Oficialmente empezamos a aceptar historias para nuestra Campaña de Narración #TuHistoriaNuestroFuturo! Únete entre el 24 de noviembre y el 5 de diciembre a una de nuestras sesiones informativas para obtener más información sobre la campaña, para descubrir los beneficios de participar, para comprender el proceso de applicación, para obtener consejos y sugerencias sobre como contar historias, y para hacer preguntas a nuestro equipo.

Nov 26, 2020