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.
Y4N Afrika ushers us into what April has been for them, while pressing on into their #PhotoChallenge monthly feature. Join them as they celebrate our precious planet, with actions on the streets, impacts and solutions to soil erosion, views from the lake, moments along the coast, and resilience in the deserts.
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!
On the shores of Lake Victoria, Michelle and her younger brother Jeremy set out to co-found Bring Back the L.Victoria. With a vision to restore the lake to it’s pristine condition, Bring Back L.Victoria started as a campaign to rid the lake ecosystem of plastic waste and to create a thriving haven for biodiversity and communities once again. On our April edition of the #Y4NSpotlightSeries, we hosted a
“[…] 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.”
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