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Centralizing Youth-focused Nature-based Solutions in Country Biodiversity Strategies

Centralizing Youth-focused Nature-based Solutions in Country Biodiversity Strategies

At UNCBD COP16 in Colombia, we collaborated with Kenya Youth Biodiversity Network to bring together youth from around the world to explore the opportunities and concerns of integrating nature-based solutions into updated NBSAPs. Read on to find a summary of these youth perspectives!

Impact of COVID-19 on Youth in Agribusiness: A Case Study of Zimbabwe

Impact of COVID-19 on Youth in Agribusiness: A Case Study of Zimbabwe

This blog post provides an overview of the impact of COVID-19 on youth in agribusiness in Zimbabwe. It highlights key findings and offers insights from 5 government-led relief initiatives, and suggests potential solutions to not only rebuild youth leadership in agribusiness in the country, but to support sustainable practices for climate and biodiversity as well.

Faces of Forestry x International Symposium on Intersectoral Cooperation for Resilient Landscapes

Faces of Forestry x International Symposium on Intersectoral Cooperation for Resilient Landscapes

This inspiring FOF series captures insights from young researchers and global experts as they explore innovative approaches to landscape restoration, integrating trees into ecosystems, and enhancing agricultural productivity while improving soil and vegetation health

Nature-based Solutions in Policy and Actions: Where are we ahead of COP16 and COP29

Nature-based Solutions in Policy and Actions: Where are we ahead of COP16 and COP29

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.

Join the "Narratives of Change" Campaign!

Join the "Narratives of Change" Campaign!

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!

Symphony of Sustainability: Harmonizing Nature, Communities, and Biodiversity

Symphony of Sustainability: Harmonizing Nature, Communities, and Biodiversity

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!

To Plant or Not to Plant: The Challenges and Opportunities of Grassland Afforestation

To Plant or Not to Plant: The Challenges and Opportunities of Grassland Afforestation

As we venture into the expansive canvas of our restoration efforts, a question arises—To Plant or Not to Plant? Y4N Global Ambassador, Mary delves into the nuanced world of grassland afforestation, exploring the fine line between ecological restoration and environmental discord

The Global Biodiversity Framework: A Youth4Nature Perspective

The Global Biodiversity Framework: A Youth4Nature Perspective

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.

SB 58: Outlook and Roadmap to COP 28

SB 58: Outlook and Roadmap to COP 28

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

Demystifying nature-based solutions and the nature-climate movement

Demystifying nature-based solutions and the nature-climate movement

NbS have great potential to contribute to ecosystem resilience. However, the term “NbS” is vulnerable to greenwashings, and the many examples of bad-faith actors co-opting “NbS” in order to continue with the unsustainable, unjust status-quo have made it a complex and often fraught term to engage with

Faces of Forestry x XV World Forestry Congress

Faces of Forestry x XV World Forestry Congress

This original Faces of Forestry series (where it all started!) brings you powerful stories that highlight the human side of this sector, showcasing the diversity of forests, the people who care for them, and the innovative practices that keep them healthy.

Food Systems as a Solution for Our Ecological Crisis: A Collaboration Between “The Farmers I Know” and Youth4Nature

Food Systems as a Solution for Our Ecological Crisis: A Collaboration Between “The Farmers I Know” and Youth4Nature

So far, it seems like the food system and nature are at odds, but producing food doesn’t have to be a climate change driver–or something that causes or accelerates climate change. Regenerative agriculture can be part of the solution to climate change. Learn how by clicking on our blog post!

Why environmental conferences matter: a wave from Stockholm+50

Why environmental conferences matter: a wave from Stockholm+50

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.

A conversation exploring the intersection between our future forests and young forest stewards

A conversation exploring the intersection between our future forests and young forest stewards

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!

#PhotoChallenge: June 2022

#PhotoChallenge: June 2022

#PhotoChallenge takes us into the depths of June, with varying experiences, landscapes and pollinators - all towards the goal of sharing the stories of our ecosystems across Afrika, from whereabouts our amazing Global Ambassadors are based.