forests

To Plant or Not to Plant: The Challenges and Opportunities of Grassland Afforestation

To Plant or Not to Plant: The Challenges and Opportunities of Grassland Afforestation

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.


A conversation exploring the intersection between our future forests and young forest stewards

A conversation exploring the intersection between our future forests and young forest stewards

Learn more about the valuable insights and perspectives we heard from our global and intergenerational panel of forest stewards that joined our official side-event at the XV World Forestry Congress!

#PhotoChallenge: October 2021

#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!

#PhotoChallenge: September 2021

#PhotoChallenge: September 2021

The truth is, for most of us in the Global South, we feel the drastic effects of the climate and nature crises, and are acting now because we do not have the luxury of time to wait for any other person to do it! The time is now, and we are doing all we can. Be encouraged to keep doing your part as well. And for now, join our Global Ambassadors in their own words and photos, as they bring us closer to their landscapes this month!

Examples of communities reliant on forest ecosystems

Examples of communities reliant on forest ecosystems

Dive in as we share some regional examples of communities living adjacent to forests as well as stories from youth who work with forest and forest-communities around the world!

The role of forests in enhancing sustainable conservation and utilisation of wildlife resources

The role of forests in enhancing sustainable conservation and utilisation of wildlife resources

Forests are among the most complex ecosystems in the world, supporting many layers of life, from canopies, to undergrowth, to the microbial life at the bottom floor of the forests. Additionally, forests have strong historical, social and cultural attachments, developed over centuries, for adjacent communities.

Wildlife Conservation in a Snapshot

Wildlife Conservation in a Snapshot

Among many other roles, healthy wildlife and wildland resources are the cornerstone of maintaining the ecological equilibrium of nature. Presence of wildlife shapes the character of its habitat, continually supporting the evolutionary adaptations of all complex ecological interactions in its environment, and on Earth. The presence of wildlife is an effective way to…

RECAP: FOR FORESTS’ SAKE

RECAP: FOR FORESTS’ SAKE

As part of Global Landscape Forum’s Biodiversity Conference in November 2020, Y4N Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, Vinamra Mathur, joined forest experts from around the world for a panel titled: For forests’ sake: Transforming extractive industries and infrastructure to achieve NYDF Goal 3. The panel addressed the urgent need for…

Planting Our Future: International Youth Day Series

Planting Our Future: International Youth Day Series

This is part of a short series for International Youth Day that is looking at how young people see, understand, and are acting for and with forests.

“We planted all this not for ourselves but for our neighbours. Each household now has at least 5 plants from us. I was able to teach children, youth and elders the role of trees and forests, any why forest conservation is crucial. When you plant even one tree, you have the power to influence so many people; indeed, you can influence life all over the world.”

Planting Our Future: International Youth Day Series

Planting Our Future: International Youth Day Series

This is part of a short series for International Youth Day that is looking at how young people see, understand, and are acting for and with forests.

“Since April 2019, the news has been dominated by a controversial decommissioning project for public utility, in particular regarding the exploitation of part (16 ha) of the classified forest of Kua for the construction of a hospital. This decision revolted us young climate activists and we started to protest.”