Beyond Policy Reform: NbS From the Ground Up | A policy brief based on the INUKA Pilot

Beyond Policy Reform: NbS From the Ground Up | A policy brief based on the INUKA Pilot

New Report! This policy brief aims to highlight and unpack the key successes, structural challenges, and opportunities for locally- and youth-led NbS projects learned from Youth4Nature’s INUKA Pilot project.

Faces of Forestry x 9th American Forest Congress

Faces of Forestry x 9th American Forest Congress

Asking young professionals working in forestry and forest-related sectors, “What is your dream for forests in America in the next five years?” brought answers full of inspiration, personality, and imagination at the 9th American Forest Congress.

Reflections on the 9th American Forest Congress: Youth in a Forest Legacy 

Reflections on the 9th American Forest Congress: Youth in a Forest Legacy 

“Youth are not just the future of forests – we are the present.” What does it mean to really have youth at the table in a defining moment for America’s forests? Read our full reflections from the 9th American Forest Congress to learn more about this critical forest dialogue and what it means to be part of this space.

New Storytelling Campaign Launch: Unearth Voices

New Storytelling Campaign Launch: Unearth Voices

Youth4Nature is happy to announce the launch of Unearth Voices: From the Margins to the Mainstream, the third edition of our flagship Storytelling Campaign. Taking place between July and December, the campaign will collect stories from youth that explore how social, economic and political power shape plans, financing and solutions for climate and nature in their local communities and beyond. Want to add your voice/share your story? Read on to find out how!

From Migration to Mobilization: The Role of Youth and Nature in Climate Resilience

From Migration to Mobilization: The Role of Youth and Nature in Climate Resilience

Unpacking water as both a trigger of displacement and a vector for peace, justice, and ecological repair, exploring case examples of youth-led solutions from around the world, and offering recommendations for next steps, this piece explores the intersections of water, mobility and NbS for climate action.

Reflections from 2025 Africa Landscape Leadership Camp

Reflections from 2025 Africa Landscape Leadership Camp

Reflect with Leonard about what happened at the GLF Africa Landscape Leadership Camp and about how he felt coming out of the week - motivated, inspired, and ready to #ActLandscapes!

Youth4Nature 2024 Impact Report

Youth4Nature 2024 Impact Report

Our 2024 Impact Report highlights how our work moves between the local and global levels. We are continuously exploring pathways to ensure that our local youth-led actions inform high-level policy—and that global decision-making is meaningfully translated back into local communities and ecosystems. Hear directly from our team about some of our most impactful work in 2024, and how we are working towards a future where communities thrive with nature across generations.

Change Is Possible When You Dare To Start Small

Change Is Possible When You Dare To Start Small

Ikram, Y4N Global Ambassador from Morocco, takes us on a journey into Samedi Scientifique (Scientific Saturday). This project brought primary school children to visit farms to introduce them to agroecology, environmental protection, and the deep connection between nature and community!

Young And Resilient: My Journey as a Climate Fellow in Rural Nepal

Young And Resilient: My Journey as a Climate Fellow in Rural Nepal

Who would've thought I'd find myself back in a remote Nepali village, trading city life for the tranquility of the rural landscape? The landscape, the people, and the everyday signs of climate change effects shaped my experience. It was a whirlwind of challenges, discoveries, and heartwarming moments I'll never forget.

Día mundial de los humedales 2025 | World Wetlands Day 2025

Día mundial de los humedales 2025 | World Wetlands Day 2025

El pasado 2  de febrero se celebró el día mundial de los humedales con el tema de “Humedales para nuestro futuro común”. Este año, Yuliana Rodríguez, que contribuye a nuestro equipo desde Bogotá, Colombia, se acercó a organizaciones locales que trabajan en los humedales de esta región. [English below]

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.