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Youth4Nature's 2023 Impact Report

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.

PolleNectar: Vol. #YourStoryOurFuture ISSUE 4

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!

PolleNectar: Vol. #YourStoryOurFuture ISSUE 2 & 3

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!

One Month Later: Reflections from COP26

One Month Later: Reflections from COP26

It has been one month since COP26. It is sometimes hard to grasp how quickly COP rushes up, and then past, us. Since we returned to our homes, we have been taking time to share, download, debrief, and reflect together as a team and individually. And now we want to share with you!

PolleNectar: Vol. #YourStoryOurFuture ISSUE 1

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!

10 Ways Arab youth can get involved in the nature and climate space

10 Ways Arab youth can get involved in the nature and climate space

The climate and biodiversity movements are huge and it can be daunting to know where to start! Well, here is a list of 10 ways that Arab youth can get involved in the climate-nature nexus! Curated by the Y4N West Asia team, for West Asian youth.

Reflections from the IUCN Global Youth Summit: Nature, Climate & Youth Engagement within the Private Sector

Reflections from the IUCN Global Youth Summit: Nature, Climate & Youth Engagement within the Private Sector

Stepping into our intergenerational and cross-sector discussion on the private sector’s engagement with youth and for climate and nature, it was clear that there are many conflicting opinions and dichotomous understandings. Before we introduced our speakers, we asked the audience to share what words come to mind when they think about private sector and nature, and the two most prevalent words were…

Juventudes Líderes en Soluciones Basadas en la Naturaleza para la Adaptación

Juventudes Líderes en Soluciones Basadas en la Naturaleza para la Adaptación

Previo a la Cumbre de Adaptación Global, la Red Global de Jóvenes por la Biodiversidad - Capítulo México en conjunto con Youth4Nature, con el apoyo del Ministerio de Medio Ambiente y Cambio Climático de Canada (ECCC) y el Programa de Acción de Soluciones Basadas en la Naturaleza (NBS) de la Comisión Global de Adaptación, organizaron un evento para discutir las oportunidades y desafíos en la ampliación de la implementación de NBS y EBA (adaptación basada en ecosistemas).

Leadership des jeunes pour les solutions d'adaptation fondées sur la nature

Leadership des jeunes pour les solutions d'adaptation fondées sur la nature

En avance du Sommet mondial sur l'adaptation, Youth4Nature et le Réseau mondial de la jeunesse pour la biodiversité - Mexique, avec le soutien d'Environnement et changement climatique Canada (ECCC) et du volet d'action de la Commission mondiale sur l'adaptation, ont organisé un événement pour discuter des opportunités et des défis liés à l'extension de la mise en œuvre des solutions fondées sur la nature (SfN) et de l'ABE (approaches basée sur les écosystèmes).

Youth Leadership in Nature-Based Solutions for Adaptation

Youth Leadership in Nature-Based Solutions for Adaptation

In advance of the Global Adaptation Summit, Youth4Nature and The Global Youth Biodiversity Network – Mexico, with the support of Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and the Global Commission on Adaptation’s Nature-Based Solution (NBS) Action Track, organized an event to discuss the opportunities and challenges in scaling up implementation of NBS and EBA (ecosystem-based adaptation).

Art + Activism

Art + Activism

Youth4Nature recently introduced the use of art as a unique and particularly accessible form of storytelling, one which can transcend language barriers and draw others to empathize with the storyteller. We believe that art is a powerful tool in improving individual mental and emotional well-being, a powerful tool for activism and the dissemination of important messages, and a strong part of the identity of a culture.

Statement in Response to Climate Ambition Summit

Statement in Response to Climate Ambition Summit

This Summit, while a step forward, is an example of the slow pace that decision-makers are taking in response to the climate crisis. While the official press release applauded the supposed increased ambition, we must continue to apply pressure for the urgent and bold action needed by COP26.

Entrevue avec Lydia Halidi, Conteur de Y4N 2019

Entrevue avec Lydia Halidi, Conteur de Y4N 2019

Lydia Halidi des Comores Anjouan nous a rejoint pour en discutons sa travaille dans sa communauté pour en faire face à la crise climatique. Écoutez à l’entrevue entière pour en savoir plus sur son projet, ses espoirs pour le futur, et la résilience dans sa communauté. La transcription est disponible en français ou en anglais.

The US Presidential Election & Global Climate Policy

The US Presidential Election & Global Climate Policy

Former Vice President Joe Biden was recently projected to be the next President of the United States.

These results have the power to impact not only US policy and culture, but also international policy and global climate change mitigation.

President Donald Trump favors subsidies for fossil fuel giants in coal and gas, while time is running out in the race to lessen the worst effects of climate change. He creates a culture of climate denialism within the US and encourages destructive policies abroad.

The New York Update: Part 2 | From Our Delegates

The New York Update: Part 2 | From Our Delegates

The Youth4Nature delegation to New York for the UN Climate Action Summit comprised of 12 young professionals from 10 countries: Kazazkhstan, Ukraine, Kenya, Nigeria, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Mexico, the United States and Canada!

Our diverse team of young nature and climate leaders all had unique experiences particular to their interests, policy experience, and regional networks. So, what did we think of the New York Climate Week and UN Climate Action Summit?

The Double-Edged Nature of Land: A Practical Analysis of the IPCC's Special Report on Climate Change and Land

The Double-Edged Nature of Land:  A Practical Analysis of the IPCC's Special Report on Climate Change and Land

“[…] 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.”