Y4N Global Ambassador, Hafiz, unpacks the opportunities and risks with how nature was incorporated in the narrative at COP28.
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.
Can COP28 bring a smile to the river erosion-afflicted people of Bangladesh?
Dive into the story of Chouhali, a poignant tale of resilience and skepticism, as we navigate through the complexities of climate actions and financial commitments, and question whether or not the Climate Talks can bring back the smile to the people of Bangladesh. Explore the aftermath of COP28 with me, Ashik Iqbal, a young researcher in hydroclimatic disaster management. Scrutinize the Loss & Damage fund commitments by developed nations and question the adequacy of the pledged $700 million.
SHE SHAPES NATURE: Tanzanian Girls and Women at the Forefront in Shaping Nature
In October 2023, Youth4Nature supported a series of activities under a newly launched project, She Shapes Nature, in Dar es Salaam and Pwani Region. A Y4N storytelling outreach project, She Shapes Nature focuses on collecting and amplifying the stories of local girls and women working in the nature-based economy, including circular waste management, seaweed farming, land-based farming and mangrove restoration.
Ramat: To Take Care of Nature
November 2023 Newsletter
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.
By youth, for youth: Meet our Global Youth Delegation heading to COP28
Africa Climate Summit and the Africa Youth Climate Assembly; Streamlining Africa's priorities for Climate Action
Preceded by the first ever African Youth Climate Assembly (AYCA)- 1st-3rd September, the inaugural Africa Climate Summit (ACS) 4th- 6th September- set the pace for African Governments to steer and set priorities for climate action across the continent. Both AYCA and the ACS sparked what could be defined as the start to a by Africa for Africa driven agenda for climate action. Co-hosted by the government of Kenya and the African Union (AU), it may have been argued by many that there was no other opportune moment for the Summit than now- especially since the inception of discussions around the need to accelerate green growth across the African continent.
MIKOKO ENDELEVU: TIBA YA TABIA NCHI
In restoration, one never gets the real experience until they get hands-on in the field. We had the privilege to host the youth teams at our Big Ship offices, where they explored some of our successfully restored sites, took part in mangrove planting exercise and got first hand experience of what mangrove restoration feels like. Together, we learned and unlearned some of the Nature-based solutions, best practices in mangrove restoration and conservation, and how they integrate with community livelihoods.
IPBES Youth Capacity Building Workshop 2022: Nature Futures Framework
The Intergovernmental Panel on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) is an organization that aims to strengthen the science-policy interface for biodiversity and ecosystem services for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, long-term human well-being, and sustainable development. IPBES strongly believes that the engagement of young people in the work of IPBES is extremely relevant to supporting the uptake of IPBES assessments among young people as well as other individuals and organizations.
Get ready, New York! We are coming to make waves at New York Climate Week 🌊
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.
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
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
Y4N is recruiting its next Board of Directors
We are recruiting a minimum of three (3) members to make up our Youth Board for a minimum of a one-year term beginning from the Annual General Assembly in August 2023 until the 2024 Annual General Assembly. This is a volunteer position with an estimated time commitment of about 60 hours per year.
We are looking for youth leaders between the ages of 18-35 years who have the knowledge and competencies necessary to comply with standard processes, policies, governance, and bylaws for a non-profit organization like our
We are hiring: are you our next Development Director?
We very much appreciate your interest in the position, as well as the time and effort that went into the preparation of your application. This position has now been filled.
Youth4Nature (Y4N) is seeking a confident, motivated, and enthusiastic Development Director to join our dynamic, global youth team and ensure that Y4N has necessary funding to function. The role involves implementing and updating fundraising strategies, managing relationships with donors, identifying and applying to grants, and leading the Fundraising Committee.
Earth Day: Why ecosystem restoration is a planetary investment
Intact and restored ecosystems provide a wide-array of socio-economic benefits, such as ecosystem services and functions that play a highly crucial role in the daily sustenance of livelihoods especially for communities around them. Among other benefits and deeper connections may go as far as aesthetic, to cultural pillars of several societies around the globe (totems, myths).
Moving forward with nature-based solutions: A post-COP15 reflection
After the recent gathering of world leaders at the 15th UN-CBD (Convention on Biological Diversity) Conference of Parties (COP); we saw a rising focus on the global crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and resource use. Nature based Solutions (NbS) can help reduce its effects to a large degree, but only if it is implemented properly and covers the voices of all its stakeholders.
Youth4Nature's 2022 Impact Report
Youth4Nature’s Impact Report for 2022 is a powerful reminder of the vital role that young people play in driving the global climate and nature movements. In 2022, despite facing immense challenges, including limited funding and support, the youth leaders at Youth4Nature have demonstrated the ability to catalyze significant impact and deliver practical solutions. We invite you to see what young people are capable of when they are given the resources, opportunities and trust to lead.
Towards Intergenerational Equity: Youth-led Action for Biodiversity at the CBD COP15
We filmed this short interview series with the youth representatives of the Global Biodiversity Youth Network to highlight youth representation at COP15 from around the world and present insights into how youth perceive the CBD space, including the processes, negotiations and outcomes from CBD COP15.