Check out what some rad Y4N team members & alumni are up to while at the Congress this year - amplifying youth voices, resourcing frontline solutions, and bridging silos through research, partnerships, community leadership, and more!
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.
We’re growing our youth fam! Youth4Nature is looking for a Finance Director! If you’re 18–30, excited about climate + nature, and ready to co-create in a global youth collective, this is for YOU! Apply by until October 10, at 23:59 UTC.
“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.
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.
February is here with us. A month of love, a month of vibes, a month to continue inspiring the world. For our team in Afrika, we are at it again. Showing our love via our landscapes. Telling you as it is. Because we are all connected, and storytelling is an important part of us and our cultures. We give these to you, as we continue to craft the positive Afrikan story about us, our nature, and inspiration for what we can achieve.
Habari Afrika!
A new year, a new moment to continue inspiring th world through the lenses of our diverse and beautiful landscapes. We invite you to join us in celebrating the beauty that Afrika is, and leveraging on the positive stories that will endeavour to contribute to shape the true narrative of our region.
Viva Afrika.
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!
That’s a wrap! 2021 has been a long yet fulfilling year for our community. While these stories bring us from mountains to deserts to coasts, they carry the complexity of raising deep concern, while also showcasing the beautiful landscapes and resilience in Afrika and its people. As you enjoy our December #PhotoChallenge, may it help you reflect on your 2021 journey and intentionally plan into the coming year!
The Glasgow Climate Pact is many things. It simultaneously includes some topics - from youth to coal - for the first time ever, while also neglecting much of the ambitious implementation guidance that the most affected people and areas were calling for. Dig into the details of youth and nature in the Pact with the Y4N Policy Taskforce!
The private sector and businesses had a strong presence at COP26, especially compared to other UNFCCC COPs. Many representatives from the sector had privileged access to pavilions and negotiations and abundant resources to engage the full two weeks. How are youth engaging with these actors? Learn more about our event at the EU Pavilion, Youth and decision-makers discuss nature, energy, water and sustainability in the global economy.
While international law has not given human rights protection to people being forced to migrate because of climate, it should be a priority for young people in the climate movement to make sure that every single community is included in the discussion, and that we are using the power of multiculturalism to create more useful and accessible solutions that can help those people not just to adapt to the climate change consequences, but also to co-lead on the solutions with other young people around the world.
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!
What do international events mean after the spotlight has turned away? What are the results and impacts that we see in communities and on-the-ground? What is it like to be actively involved in the legalese, the details, the process of policy-writing and policy implementation? And who are the local, traditional, and community knowledge holders that need to be involved? And how does this knowledge contribute to solutions for climate, for nature and for justice?
These are just some of the questions we have about Governance, Policy & Knowledge for climate and for nature. What do you think? Submit your story by December 10th for your chance to win a prize!
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!
Monday, 11 October 2021 welcomed the official opening of the first part of the 15th Conference of Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), commonly referred to as COP15 or Kunming COP, under the People’s Republic of China presidency. It can be complicated to follow and understand the topics at events like these, especially from an outside perspective! This blog aims to help increase understanding of international environmental policy and related negotiations, particularly on the topic of biodiversity, which is less known than climate change and sometimes confused with it.
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!
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