🔎 #DYK Kenyan Youth Biodiversity Network has planted +15k #mangroves along the Kenyan Coast & targets to grow 100k mangroves by 2027! 🌳

🌍Learn more about Youth-led collaborative restoration efforts in #Kenya in our recent publication: shorturl.at/adjo9

🌿🎉Exciting news!
The call for applications for young people to participate in the International Youth Conference on Biodiversity (IYCB) is now open!

Apply now: bit.ly/YouthCB2024
#IYCB2024

#YouthIntoAction #YouthEngagement #WhatcanYOUthdo #FromAgreementToYouthActions

🌿🎉Exciting news!
The call for applications for young people to participate in the International Youth Conference on Biodiversity (IYCB) is now open!

Apply now: bit.ly/YouthCB2024
#IYCB2024

#YouthIntoAction #YouthEngagement #WhatcanYOUthdo #FromAgreementToYouthActions

🌎 Exciting news!
The call for applications for young people to participate in the International Youth Conference on Biodiversity (IYCB) is now open

Apply now: forms.gle/hQ8hszFv4R65f8…

#IYCB2024 #YouthIntoAction #YouthEngagement #WhatcanYOUthdo #FromAgreementToYouthActions

Throwback 📣

On January 17-18, 2024, we were delighted to co-host with @unesco an impactful online workshop,
« Intergenerational Insights: Exploring Indicators for Social-Ecological Justice » where young participants engaged in enriching exchanges 👇

#youthintoaction #gybn

🍀Calling all eco-warriors 🌍

Apply now to represent GYBN on the UN Decade Youth Task Force and make a difference!

The application link : forms.gle/hYuj9CzCpdFrKs…

#YouthIntoAction #Youth4biodiversity #generationrestoration 🌿🌏

✨GLOBAL YOUTH BIODIVERSITY NETWORK chapters from 🇨🇴🇲🇽🇺🇬🇰🇪🇸🇴 met with Ms. Leyla Hasanova, youth climate champion for the #COP29 in Azerbaijan 🇦🇿 🫶✨

In this meeting, we discussed the synergies among #climate and #biodiversity and the roads to #COP16 🇨🇴 and #COP29 🇦🇿

Uganda Youth Biodiversity Network UN Biodiversity Global Youth Biodiversity Network (GYBN) GYBN Africa GYBN_Europe AWF Biodiversity Hub International Irene Kananura Global Environment Facility (GEF) BES-Net (Biodiversity and Ecosystems Network) Kenyan Youth Biodiversity Network 👏Congratulations for this high quality work that perfectly illustrates the efforts of African youth & encourages to continue on the same dynamic #ForNature #ForPeople ! 🌍

📌This 4-Pager Publication of youth-led actions is another proof that youth are indeed agents of change in implementing the UN Biodiversity 's Global #Biodiversity Framework.

We are partners in the global effort to halt the loss

🌍Learn more here shorturl.at/izN59

ECOSOC Youth Forum 2024📣
Apply now!

From April 16th-18th, young people will gather at UN in New York, to take action and share perspectives on topics around sustainable development!

Register here⬇️
linktree.com/ecosocyouthfor…

🎉 Happy #WorldWetlandsDay ! 🎉

This year's theme underscores how all aspects of human wellbeing are tied to the health of the world’s wetlands. It calls on each of us to value and protect our wetlands. Every wetland matters. Every effort counts.

➡️ worldwetlandsday.org

🌎 Happy #WorldWetlandsDay2024 !
🌿 Today we celebrate the unsung ecological importance of 'wetlands' 🦆
📌 From water purification to #biodiversity hotspots, wetlands play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance.
🌱We must conserve and protect these vital #ecosystems .

📢New publication is out!
🌍'Young Africans: Agents of change in implementing the #KMGBF '

By spearheading biodiversity conservation, African youth influence policy, drive grassroots projects & seek crucial support.

📖Read it here: shorturl.at/sAW27

🌍🚨 Urgent call to action! The #GlobalRiskAssessment by World Economic Forum highlights the severity of climate and nature crises. The risks are greater than ever, but so is our opportunity for change. Let's unite for urgent global cooperation to safeguard our planet.🌿🌊 #ClimateAction #nature

This 2024, We need to find balance between #Conservation and #Development , by safe guarding #Ecosystems and benefits they provide we shall be on the Path to Sustainable Development, but sacrificing #Nature with Business as Usual is hurting our Chances for a Resilient Future.

Mrs. Irene Natukunda from GYBN Africa highlighted:

'For this #Youth day, at #COP28 , I call upon world leaders to harness the power of our collective voices to drive change. Our passion, innovation & determination are crucial towards a greener, and more equitable world.' 💪🏽🌿🐅

This infographic by IUCN presents Nature-based Solutions (NbS) as a strategic approach to tackle climate change, enhance biodiversity, and promote human well-being.

Learn more⬇️ #ClimateAction

🌡️🐘 The climate and biodiversity emergencies amplify each other, so must be solved together.

We need to urgently phase out #FossilFuels and ramp up clean energy systems. #NaturebasedSolutions are a powerful ally to go with those efforts.

During #SBSTTA25 GYBN and @unesco_mab hosted a side event where we engaged in a fruitful discussion about the vital role of #youth as critical actors for KMGBE implementation and monitoring.

Together, we’re taking significant steps toward a biodiverse future.

#YouthIntoAction

We need healthy soils for a 👇🏽

🌍healthy planet
🍛healthy food
⚕️healthy people

Taking care of our #soils & their health is not optional.

🎥How you can help👇

#Soils4Nutrition

Via Food and Agriculture Organization