Global Youth Biodiversity Network

📣 GYBN: YOUTH PRIORITIES FOR COP16-R2 The 16th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity will resume as CBD COP16-R2 from February 25 to 27 in Rome, Italy. The meeting will aim to finalize decisions on agenda items not resolved in Cali during the COP16 session last year, including resource mobilization, the KMGBF monitoring framework, planning and reporting mechanisms, and cooperation with other conventions. 📖We are happy to share this document outlining key youth recommendations for COP16-R2, which will be further amplified by the GYBN delegation that will be present at the meeting. 🔗 Access the position paper on our website at the link or Scan the QR Code : [gybn.org/cop16policy] 👉 Missed our report on last year’s COP16 session? Catch up on youth outcomes and policy updates at : gybn.org/cbd-participation UN Biodiversity GYBN Africa GYBN Europe GYBN Caribbean . . . . . #YouthIntoAction #COP16Colombia #Biodiversity #GYBN #CBD #youthvoicematters #cop16resumed #peacewithnature #callforinterest #biodiversity #GYBNPosition

GYBN IPBES Outcomes Webinar: IPBES Youth Workshop & IPBES11 Plenary ✨🌍 📢 Join us for an insightful webinar on youth involvement in IPBES and key biodiversity policy updates! 🔎 What’s happening? The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) strengthens the science-policy interface for biodiversity conservation, sustainable development, and human well-being. Young people have been actively engaged through youth workshops and the IPBES fellowship program. 🌿 At the end of 2024, GYBN members participated in the IPBES Youth Workshop (Dec 6-9, 2024) in Windhoek, Namibia, bringing together 25 young leaders from around the world. 🌍 GYBN also attended the IPBES11 Plenary (Dec 10-16, 2024) in Windhoek, Namibia, where the Transformative Change and Nexus reports and the scope of the second Global Report were discussed. 📢 Why attend? ✅ Learn about key outcomes from the Youth Workshop ✅ Understand the importance of IPBES & youth participation ✅ Explore insights from the latest biodiversity reports ✅ Discuss challenges & opportunities for youth engagement in science-policy 📅 Don’t miss out! Register now [Scan the QR code or use the link]👉: https://lnkd.in/eHuqQvpp UN Biodiversity GYBN Europe GYBN Africa GYBN francophone GYBN Caribbean . . . . . #YouthIntoAction #COP16Colombia #Biodiversity #GYBN #CBD #youthvoicematters #cop16resumed #peacewithnature #opportunityforyouth #callforinterest #biodiversity #IPBES #Webinar #Outcomes

🔔Exciting Opportunity for Youth🌍 Join the GYBN Delegation to COP16-R2 in Rome 🇮🇹! 🌱 The Global Youth Biodiversity Network (GYBN) is amplifying youth voices at COP16! We’re organizing an international youth delegation for the resumed sessions of the 16th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). 📅 When: February 25-27, 2025 📍 Where: Rome, Italy Why join? 👉Represent youth in critical discussions on biodiversity, rights-based approaches, and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KM GBF). 👉Build your skills and capacity to help implement the new global biodiversity plan. 👉Network with young leaders and gain experience in international negotiations. 🚨Are you between 18 and 35 and eager to join the GYBN delegation at the resumed session of COP16? 📆 Apply by January 21, 2025 🔗More info & application form Scan the QR Code or check the link 👉: [https://lnkd.in/evZdyyzu] UN Biodiversity GYBN Africa GYBN Europe GYBN UK Pakistan Youth Biodiversity Network (PYBN) GYBN francophone GYBN Mexico GYBN Congo Burkina Youth Biodiversity Network (GYBN Burkina Faso) . . . . . . #YouthIntoAction #YouthAtCOP16 #COP16Colombia #Biodiversity #GYBN #CBD #youthvoicematters #COP16.2 #peacewithnature #opportunityforyouth #callforinterest #biodiversity

🌍✨ Exciting News for Youth Everywhere! 🌱 GYBN official CBD COP16 outcomes are now LIVE on our website, and we’re beyond excited to share the incredible impact of youth at COP16 in Colombia! 🎉 This detailed report highlights the the collective and the active participation of more than 90 GYBN members from all over the world who united in Cali,Colombia to advocate for youth empowerment in the CBD process In the report, you’ll find: ✅ Key outcomes from the negotiations ✅ Highlights from the children and youth summit ✅ Key takeaways from SBI-5 ✅ Highlights from our side events ✅ Reports on capacity building & communication ✅ Resources and materials to keep you informed and engaged in the COP process ✅ Next steps: What’s next for youth in the biodiversity process and how we can contribute meaningfully in translating the texts into tangible actions. 🔗 link to the live report: [gybn.org/cbd-participation] GYBN Africa GYBN Europe GYBN Caribbean GYBN UK GYBN francophone UN Biodiversity . . . . . . #YouthIntoAction #YouthAtCOP16 #COP16Colombia #Biodiversity #GYBN #CBD #youthvoicematters #Cali #colombia #peacewithnature #Outcomes #Report #GBF

🌟 Goodbye, 2024! Hello, New Beginnings! 🌟 As we close this year , we feel grateful for all the amazing memories this year has brought. ❤️ Thank you to every young person out there striving to make a difference. You inspire hope, change, and resilience. 2024 was a productive and transformative year—one full of challenges, growth, and accomplishments. Through it all, the strength of GYBN community and shared purpose stood out. A special shoutout to our GYBN members and chapters —we did it together! 🙌 Your passion and dedication make the world better where the biodiversity and youth at the frontline . 🌿🌎 Here’s to even greater achievements in 2025! UN Biodiversity GYBN Africa GYBN francophone GYBN Caribbean . . . . . . #YouthIntoAction #YouthVoiceMatters #2025 #YouthAtCOP16 #COP17 #Biodiversity #GYBN #CBD #youthvoicematters #Cali #cop16colombia #2024 #Thankyou #endoftheyear

🌟 2024 Wrap-Up Party: Celebrate, Reflect, and Prepare for 2025! 🌟 Youth changemakers, it’s time to come together! 💫 Join us for a global online celebration as we honor all the incredible achievements of 2024 that YOU made possible in building a just and equitable world. 🌍✨ Let’s celebrate the wins, share the lessons, and gear up for an even brighter 2025! 📅 When: Saturday, Dec 21 ⏰ Time: 2 PM UTC 💻 Where: Online (Register here 👉 https://lnkd.in/enJsqFaJ) Let’s close 2024 with joy, inspiration, and collective energy for the year ahead! 🌱 Don’t miss this chance to connect, reflect, and dream big. 🥳 Actividades para hablantes en español y francés Activités pour les locuteurs hispanophones et francophones GYBN Africa GYBN Europe GYBN Caribbean GYBN francophone UN Biodiversity . . . . . #YouthIntoAction #YouthVoiceMatters #2025 #Biodiversity #GYBN #CBD #youthvoicematters #2024 #christmas #Peacewithnature #wrapup

✨ Youth at CBD COP16: Outcomes, Actions & Impact! ✨🌍 ✅ Key youth outcomes from COP16 in Cali, Colombia ✅ How young people mobilized from the policy to other spaces ✅ What is next? 📅 Saturday, December 14, 13:30 UTC 🌍 Interpretation in Français & Español 🎟️ Register now and be part of the conversation: bit.ly/GYBN_COP16Webinar Don’t miss out on this opportunity to explore youth impact at COP16! 🙌 Espagnol : 🌍✨ La juventud en la COP16 del CDB: ¡Resultados, acciones e impacto! ✨🌍 ✅ Principales resultados para los jóvenes de la COP16 en Cali, Colombia ✅ Cómo se movilizaron los jóvenes desde la política a otros espacios ✅ ¿Y ahora qué? 📅 Sábado, 14 de diciembre, 13:30 UTC 🌍 Interpretación en Français y Español 🎟 Inscríbete ahora y forma parte de la conversación: bit.ly/GYBN_COP16Webinar ¡No te pierdas esta oportunidad de explorar el impacto de la juventud en la COP16! Français : 🌍✨ Jeunesse à la COP16 de la CDB : Résultats, Actions et Impact ! ✨🌍 ✅ Résultats clés des jeunes lors de la COP16 à Cali, Colombie ✅ Comment les jeunes ont mobilisé les politiques et d'autres espaces ✅ Et après ? Quelles sont les prochaines étapes ? 📅 Samedi 14 décembre, 13h30 UTC 🌍 Interprétation en français disponible ! 🎟 Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant et prenez part à cette conversation inspirante : bit.ly/GYBN_COP16Webinar 🙌 Ne manquez pas cette opportunité d’explorer l’impact des jeunes à la COP16 ! GYBN Africa GYBN Europe GYBN francophone UN Biodiversity . . . . . #YouthIntoAction #YouthVoiceMatters #Webinar #YouthAtCOP16 #COP16 #Biodiversity #GYBN #CBD #youthvoicematters #Cali #cop16colombia #Outcomes #Peacewithnature

GYBN Side Event at COP16: Youth Leading the Charge for Biodiversity! 🌍🌱 As countries worldwide commit to the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, young people are stepping up! GYBN’s national chapters are leading the way, showing how youth and governments can team up to update National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs) and drive real change. Join us for an inspiring session on building partnerships between youth and governments, sharing best practices, and creating a truly youth-responsive approach to biodiversity governance. 📍 Location: Cocora - Subnational and Local Authorities meeting room, Plaza One (blue zone,Cali,Colombia 🇨🇴) 📅 Date: October 31 ⏳Time : 13:20 pm (local time) Event Title: Nurturing Intergenerational Collaboration with Youth for National Biodiversity Governance and Action Let’s make biodiversity governance inclusive and impactful! UN Biodiversity GYBN Europe GYBN Africa GYBN francophone . . . . . . #YouthIntoAction #YouthAtCOP16 #COP16Colombia #Biodiversity #GYBN #CBD #youthvoicematters #Sideevent #peacewithnature #KMGBF #NBSAP

🌟We are thrilled to host this side event at CoP16 in Colombia: Investing in African Youth as Key Players in #KMGBF Implementation!🌍 Join us for this important gathering where we will amplify the voices of African youth in biodiversity conversation. 📅 October 24 🕔 5:30 PM (GMT-5) 📍 EU Pavilion - Blue Zone This is a fantastic opportunity to engage with passionate young leaders who are making a difference in biodiversity conservation. Let’s come together to discuss innovative solutions and showcase the vital role of African youth in sustainable development. We look forward to seeing you there! 🙌💚 #GYBNAfrica #AfricanyouthsforBiodiversity #YouthIntoAction #CoP16 #colombia #africanvoices #KMGBF #SustainableFuture #peacewithnature

“The youth biodiversity movement cannot just run on passion.” With #COP16 underway, youth activists are once again advocating for a safe and sustainable future for people and nature in Cali, Colombia. But, as environmental funders, it is important to remember that their efforts need support as much as any other advocacy work. “If you can see that young people are doing great work, know that this has all been achieved on minimum support," says our Youth Affiliate, Swetha Stotra Bhashyam. "There is so much potential that can only be truly realised if we are funded. Trust that we know how to best spend our money, and then… talk to other funders. You are the ones who can best convince others to start supporting youth work, and that type of support, in the places we can’t reach, is so valuable.” Find out more about the type of funding youth activists are asking for from Swetha, who was the Global South Focal Point for the Global Youth Biodiversity Network (GYBN) from 2018 to 2023. #Biodiversity #Youth #Advocacy