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!
Youth4Nature's 2023 Impact Report
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.
Across Conventions; Nature as a tool to address both the Biodiversity and Climate Crises
Restoring the Heart of Kikuyu: Ondiri Wetland
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.
Ramat: To Take Care of Nature
Wrapping up NY Climate Week
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.
COP15: A Historic Moment for Youth4Nature, and for Nature and People
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.
PolleNectar: Vol. #YourStoryOurFuture ISSUE 4
“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!
Introducing the Private Sector Taskforce
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.
PolleNectar: Vol. #YourStoryOurFuture ISSUE 2 & 3
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!
The Glasgow Climate Pact
The Glasgow Climate Pact is many things. It simultaneously includes some topics - from youth to coal - for the first time ever, while also neglecting much of the ambitious implementation guidance that the most affected people and areas were calling for. Dig into the details of youth and nature in the Pact with the Y4N Policy Taskforce!
Youth Voices for Nature & Climate
As part of Africa Climate Week, we partnered with Youth in Landscapes to host Youth Voices for Nature and Climate; A path to restoration. Together, we brought forward youth leaders who are engaging with initiatives that are transforming their communities, creating opportunities for youth, and at the same time helping restore nature as well as acting for the climate within their various landscapes from Nigeria, Kenya, and Zimbabwe.
Read our event recap and hear more from the speakers themselves!
#PhotoChallenge: October 2021
October, a month of action, action and more action!
We come to you from our different countries, to showcase what we have been upto in the past weeks, what we are doing, or even our inspiration to keep acting for nature, climate and communities this month. From a water related poem to a walk in the escarpments of the Great rift valley, climate strikes to the mountain activities, we present to you our warmth to keep you motivated.
Enjoy our October #PhotoChallenge with us!
CBD, COP15… What it’s all about & how to get engaged
Monday, 11 October 2021 welcomed the official opening of the first part of the 15th Conference of Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), commonly referred to as COP15 or Kunming COP, under the People’s Republic of China presidency. It can be complicated to follow and understand the topics at events like these, especially from an outside perspective! This blog aims to help increase understanding of international environmental policy and related negotiations, particularly on the topic of biodiversity, which is less known than climate change and sometimes confused with it.
PolleNectar: Vol. #YourStoryOurFuture ISSUE 1
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!
#PhotoChallenge: July 2021
To inspire action across the region, our #PhotoChallenge takes on the warmth of our inspiring Global Ambassadors from Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, Tanzania, Rwanda, Egypt and many other African nations.
These photos inspire action from all of us, by showcasing the amazing landscapes, environments and actions young people are taking at the local level; and for you, we hope that these equally inspire you.
NEW Special Call for Stories: Vulnerability, Loss & Resilience
We are looking for personal narratives that focus on intersectional vulnerability, illustrate solutions related to vulnerability, loss & resilience, and highlight youth stories from climate-vulnerable & biodiversity-rich communities.
Submit between July 16 and August 8 for your chance to win one of four prizes!
5 ways youth in Europe can combat climate change: the Spring of Hope
Youth is facing many barriers to meaningful engagement with climate and nature. The Spring of Hope campaign aimed at showing that climate action is for everyone.
From green entrepreneurship, to listening the sounds of nature, these tips will help youth in Europe learn how to engage further with climate and how to protect biodiversity.
Summary: IPBES-IPCC Co-Sponsored Workshop Report on Biodiversity and Climate Change
On June 10, 2021 the IPBES and IPCC released their first ever collaborative report highlighting that, not only are the climate crisis and biodiversity loss are interlinked, but that we cannot address one without the other, and that work needs to centre human wellbeing.
These reports can be long and technical, so we’ve read through and summaries the most important takeaways for you.
International Day for Biological Diversity 2021
Youth4Nature (Y4N) is honored to call out the world community for Biodiversity Day 2021 which is being celebrated under the slogan: "We're part of the solution”. The slogan was chosen to be a continuation of the momentum generated last year under the overarching theme, “Our solutions are in nature”, which served as a reminder that biodiversity remains the answer to several sustainable development needs. This slogan especially means…