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!
COP28 was a pivotal moment for global climate action, with Youth4Nature sending nine delegates to advocate for nature, justice, and youth involvement. Click to see in our photojournal how we emphasised integrating climate action with nature and justice while spotlighting diverse youth initiatives and advocating for fair and inclusive nature-based solutions.
As we venture into the expansive canvas of our restoration efforts, a question arises—To Plant or Not to Plant? Learn with us as Y4N Global Ambassador, Mary delves into the nuanced world of grassland afforestation, exploring the fine line between ecological restoration and environmental discord.
Wondering what happened at CO28 related to fossil fuel phase-out? Climate finance? Loss and Damage? Check out our high-level recap of some of these big moments in Dubai.
“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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
Welcome to the Ajyal Podcast, a new podcast hosted by Y4N Regional Director for West Asia, Rayan Kassem, aiming to highlight and discuss youth priorities, perspectives, concerns and expertise related to nature and climate in the region. Over the coming months we will be releasing three mini series as part of the Ajyal podcast and we’re starting next week with series #1: Climate Justice in West Asia!
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…
In honour of International Women's Day and Women's History Month 2021, we are happy to announce that Youth4Nature's #YourStoryOurFuture Storytelling Campaign is hosting a special call-out for personal, local stories from girls and young women, as well as intergenerational women-led or gender-focused groups. Read more about what we’re looking for, eligibility criteria, and how to submit your story!
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).
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).
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