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News Headlines
#124537
2020-03-05

ASEAN Programme sends 2 youth leaders to biodiversity negotiations in Rome

Two youth leaders attended the second round of negotiations about the post-2020 global biodiversity framework in Rome, Italy as part of the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) through the ASEAN Youth Biodiversity Programme (AYBP) efforts to empower the youth in conserving biodiversity.

News Headlines
#120588
2019-04-01

Asean, EU empower youth leaders in conserving biodiversity

‘We have to empower the young ones and inculcate love for biodiversity among them. They will be the stewards of the environment in the future,” said Dr. Theresa Mundita Lim, Asean Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) executive director.

Notification
#2955
2020-01-16
Action by
2020-02-05

Call for Applications: 2020 Global Youth Biodiversity Summit in Miyazaki

Reference: SCBD/IMS/JMF/JBF/NP/CR/WS/IH/88601 (2020-006)
To: CBD National Focal Points, ABS Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points and relevant organizations

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News Headlines
#125776
2020-11-19

Caribbean Youth To Tackle Ocean Health Issues

Every year, 11 million metric tons of plastic waste enter the ocean — on track to triple by 2040 without concerted global efforts to stop it. In the Caribbean specifically, native mangroves and coral reefs could help protect more than a quarter of the people at risk by serving as a buffer betwee ...

News Headlines
#129952
2021-08-16

Caribbean youth needed to shift climate change discussion

There has been a call from youth across Caribbean for more young people to play an active role in addressing climate change. At the inaugural Caribbean Youth for Climate Action virtual conference on Saturday, climate change concerns under the theme Taking Action, Making A Difference were discussed.

News Headlines
#126799
2021-02-01

China & African youth hold talks on biodiversity conservation initiatives

A group of young conservationists drawn from China and Africa came together once again in an information exchange program aimed at exploring innovative avenues to promote the conservation of biodiversity.

News Headlines
#122231
2019-09-16

China holds Man and the Biosphere Youth Forum on biodiversity

CHANGCHUN, Sept. 15 (Xinhua) -- UNESCO's 2019 Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Youth Forum kicked off on Sunday in the Changbaishan Biosphere Reserve, northeast China. About 270 young people from 90 countries participated in the forum themed "Committed to Biodiversity".

Side Event
#2606
COP 11
2012-10-10

Citizen Science: The Voice of Youth Connecting Science with Policy

Four young scientists will present innovative solutions and cross-cutting approaches to protect biodiversity. These researchers were selected from a highly competitive pool of applicants as the winners of the SustainUS Citizen Science paper competition. Citizen Science is SustainUS's initiative ...

Side Event
#2874
COP 11
2012-10-10

College Students UN on Biodiversity Conservation

Students from all over the country would be representing one country each they learn about Biodiversity conservation, access, benefit and sharing.

Side Event
#2704
COP 11
2012-10-12

Conserving biodiversity heritage sites for climate change adaptation: Role of Youth in linking cultural practices and future strategies

The sacred sites and the associated traditional knowledge may become indispensable when the communities try to find sustainable solutions for adapting to climate change. One of the most important stakeholder group in this process is the youth, who will witness the results of the present efforts. ...

News Headlines
#132748
2022-01-25

Coral crusaders: Costa Rica’s young divers learn to protect their seas

Iput fresh almond leaves in your underwater masks as anti-fogging – a way to avoid using chemicals. You can remove them once in the water, just before diving,” says Salim Vasquez, 14, pushing her dreadlocks away from her mask.

News Headlines
#120360
2019-03-13

Earth Today | Youth Exposed To Environment Policy

is pressing ahead with efforts to give young people a say in The Government environmental policy while keeping them up to date on current and emergent issues.This is courtesy of the Youth Environment and Advocacy Programme (YEAP), which has visited its seventh school in two years and reached mor ...

News Headlines
#129920
2021-08-13

Empower, invest in young people

Yesterday, Uganda joined the rest of the world to celebrate International Youth Day. This year the day was observed under the theme, Transforming food systems: Youth innovation for human and planetary health.

Side Event
#2898
COP 11
2012-10-19

Engaging children and youth for biodiversity: The Green Wave and the Hand Print - action towards sustainability

Increasing understanding and willingness of young people to act for biodiversity contributes to the first Aichi Biodiversity Target: “By 2020, at the latest, people are aware of the values of biodiversity and the steps they can take to conserve and use it sustainably”. The aim of this event is t ...

News Headlines
#131148
2021-10-25

Gen Zero: Meet the next generation of climate campaigners - Izzy Warren

As we edge closer to the COP-26 climate conference next week, the environmental crisis can seem like a daunting beast to tackle head-on. Our Gen Zero climate activists break down their efforts to address different aspects of this pressing global issue: campaigning for cleaner air, involving BAME ...

News Headlines
#126367
2020-12-21

How one young scientist is protecting fragile ecosystems in Canada's North

The 1990s were personally tough for me. I spent the decade immersed in action based on climate catastrophe science, trying, and by all accounts failing, to stem the tide. Hardest of all, death and dementia came to my family.

News Headlines
#129249
2021-06-11

I Grew Up in Extreme Poverty and It Silenced Me. Defending Our Planet Gave Me Back My Voice.

I believe that we are custodians of nature, and that it is our duty to protect it. Through my blog, which I started in February 2018, I do my best to promote awareness on sustainable living and wildlife conservation in Kenya. By participating in the various climate action-oriented innovations an ...

Meeting
#5672

Internation Youth Day 2017: "Youth Building Peace"

12 August 2017, New York, United States of America

CBD
Meeting
#5176

International Day for Biological Diversity

22 - 23 May 2013, Multiple Venues

Meeting
#5210

International Youth Day

12 August 2013, Multiple Venues

Meeting
#5370

International Youth Day

12 August 2014

Meeting
#5466

International Youth Day

12 August 2015, New York, United States of America

Meeting
#6083

International Youth Day

12 August 2021, New York, United States of America

Meeting
#6225

International Youth Day

12 August 2022, New York, United States of America

Meeting
#6296

International Youth Day

12 August 2023, New York, United States of America

Meeting
#6458

International Youth Day

12 August 2024, New York, United States of America

Meeting
#5791
Meeting
#5977

International Youth Day 2020

12 August 2020, New York, United States of America

Side Event
#2730
COP 11
2012-10-18

International Youth Initiatives for the Protection of Biodiversity

Young people all around the world take action to halt the loss of Biodiversity. This side event will present outstanding projects and the work of youth organizations on the local, national and international level in all regions of the world. Participants will have the chance to discuss with youn ...

Side Event
#2785
COP 11
2012-10-17

Journey through Marine and Coastal Biodiversity – the Youth perspective

This event – street theatre and presentation of the Go4BioDiv Declaration - is designed to take place on the Main Stage of the fair on the HITEX compound during a very prominent time, preferably in the early afternoon and on another date than the Go4BioDiv panel discussion on livelihoods (Side e ...

News Headlines
#124507
2020-03-04

Liberia: Think Blue, Live Green! Youth Forum On Clean Oceans and Healthy Environment Takes Place in Marshall City

The Think Blue, Live Green awareness campaign for sustainable and clean communities proudly supported by the Embassy of Sweden Monrovia and organized by Miss Boss Lady (MBL) International got underway on the weekend of February 29, 2020 with a one-day youth forum in Marshall City, Margibi County.

Side Event
#2783
COP 11
2012-10-19

Marine Biodiversity and Ocean governance – The youth perspective

This event is designed to take place in the main conference setting (HICC) during the lunch break (13.15-14.45) of the Conference. Go4BioDiv is an International Youth Forum, aimed at providing a platform to the youth to voice their opinion on the issues related to biodiversity during CBD-COP as ...

News Headlines
#133243
2022-02-16

Meet 3 Remarkable Young Activists Making Waves to Protect Our Oceans

We can learn a lot about how we’re treating the planet from the state of its oceans. Footage of mass coral bleaching caused by rising sea temperatures and images of an astonishing amount of plastic junk and debris collecting in vast masses out at sea serve as all-too-visible signs of environment ...

News Headlines
#123797
2020-01-20

Meet the Climate Heroes Coming to Davos

This year’s World Economic Forum 2020 Annual Meeting will be more action-oriented than ever. Or, in the words of Founder and Executive Chairman Klaus Schwab, a “Do shop, not a talk shop.”

Side Event
#2453
SBSTTA 16
2012-05-02

Naturally Healthy Children: mutual benefits for children and biodiversity from children’s contact with nature

There is increasing evidence showing that children in contact with nature are more focused and disciplined, that their sensitivity, reasoning and observational skills are sharper and their imagination is more stimulated. On the contrary, in the absence of regular contact with nature, optimal dev ...

News Headlines
#129923
2021-08-13

Nigeria: Reimagining the Nation's Future By Unlocking the Potential of Our Youth

The potential of our youth population must be considered a high priority in terms of actualizing our country's shared vision for economic growth and social prosperity. In August, we celebrate International Youth Day, a day set aside to recognize the potential of our Nation's youth as partners in ...

News Headlines
#130232
2021-09-02

No Denying It episode 2: Edward Norton Introduces Nzambi Matee

In the second episode of the UN climate action podcast, No Denying It, actor Edward Norton introduces Nzambi Matee, a young Kenyan entrepreneur, who is rethinking how waste is managed and reused, with the aim of building a better society.

Side Event
#3309
COP 12
2014-10-15

POSEIDON ARMY -Empowering Youth for Coastal Bio Diversity Management

How a youth volunteer can be improved to conserve the marine biodiversity and oceanic natural resources for any country by developing a National Strategy and Management Plan for Marine ecosystems conservation by introducing marine researches and conservation programs. Further it will build up e ...

News Headlines
#127118
2021-02-16

Philippe Cousteau, Jr.'s EarthEcho International Calls On Youth Nationwide To Join The Fight Against Species Decline With The Second Annual OurEcho Challenge!

The stunning diversity of animal and plant life that covers our planet is essential to a prosperous and sustainable future. Our complex web of life is facing a myriad of threats that scientists report could result in the extinction of 1 million species, many in just decades. The magnitude of suc ...

News Headlines
#129921
2021-08-13

Pope expresses hope in young people on UN International Youth Day

Pope Francis has great faith in young people, whose youthful spirit, he says, can bring about a more just and equitable world, especially for the poor and needy. The Holy Father expressed his feelings in a tweet on Thursday, on the occasion of the United Nations International Youth Day.

Notification
#2972
2020-02-25

Postponement of the 2020 Global Youth Biodiversity Summit in Miyazaki

Reference: SCBD/IMS/JMF/JBF/NP/CR/WS/IH/88601 (2020-023)
To: CBD National Focal Points, ABS Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points and relevant organizations

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Side Event
#2562
COP 11
2012-10-08

ROLE OF CONSERVATION EDUCATION IN DEVELOPING YOUNG GREEN CRUSADERS IN SOUTH ASIA

The BNHS will conduct the Conservation Education Symposium which will address following themes through three seminars; • Status of Environmental Studies in academic institutions with emphasis on inquiry/project method • Role of Nature Interpretation Centres/Nature Education Centres • Leadersh ...

News Headlines
#130096
2021-08-20

Rwanda: Youth Urged to Join Fight Climate Change Crisis

Rwandan youth have been called upon to engage in more ecosystem restoration, in order to take the lead in the country's transformation journey.

News Headlines
#123987
2020-01-28

Seeds of hope: Young volunteers replant Tunisia forests

Around 40 young Tunisian volunteers gather on a bare hill in the central region of Siliana. Their weekend mission—revive a burned forest by planting Aleppo pine shoots.

Side Event
#2448
SBSTTA 16

Sixteenth meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA 16) Montreal, 30 April - 5 May 2012

The purpose of our organization is mainly to improve the entrepreneurial skill of youths in the Southern Nation Nationality People Regional. Our participation on SBSTTA-16 would enhance creativity on improvement of usage of technology in our country.

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