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...also see the fantastic new agreement between JNCC and the climate change committee!

We'd like to thank JNCC for inviting us to their meeting again. It is fantastic to have youth engaged in high level biodiversity decision making in the UK!

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@jncc.bsky.social @jncc-ceo.bsky.social

At the beginning of September, we took part in another of JNCC's committee meeting over two days in Peterborough. Various discussions on the UK's biodiversity strategies were covered and we contributed our perspectives on these issues. You can read more about the meeting in this post, and...

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...and follow along with IUCN social media to see more!

#IUCN #IUCNWorldCongress #gybnuk #youthcandoit

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This week, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Congress is taking place in Abu Dhabi, with member organisations, governments and civil society all attending to discuss nature conservation!
You can find out more about what this entails in this post...

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We’d like to thank @jncc-ceo.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social and the rest of the committee for the invitation to the meeting. We look forward to working with them all in the future!

#gybnuk #youthintoaction @naturalengland.bsky.social @naturescot.bsky.social @daera-ni.gov.uk Natural resources wales

...the evening dinner under the theme "Voices for the Future". Read more on how young people are helping guide the conversation on nature in this post.

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In June, GYBN UK joined the @JNCC Committee Meeting in Edinburgh, voicing youth perspectives on UK and global conservation.

Over two days, we engaged in forward-looking discussions on nature policy and the future of biodiversity, and we were honoured to speak at ...

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all these efforts can be brought together and properly discussed. But the time for words is over - we need action. Because, as David Attenborough recently said in “Ocean”: if we save the sea, we save our planet.

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..the attention it deserves. A big part of this is the global goal to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030, as set out in the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
With many agreements and targets in play, it’s incredibly useful to have a space - like the UN Ocean Conference - where...

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Happy World Ocean Day!
There are so many global efforts happening right now to protect our ocean. From the new High Seas Treaty, which brings rules to areas beyond national waters, to recognising the ocean’s vital role in climate change adaptation, it’s clear the ocean is finally getting...

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Thanks for sharing!

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Read more about the bill, and how charities are responding in this post.

@gybn_cbd @gybneurope @wcl @thewildlifetrusts @rspb @ukyouthfornature #gybnuk #you(th)candoit #youthinaction #gybn #uncbd

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The government is currently trying to introduce new legislation to reform England's planning system. The Planning and Infrastructure Bill aims to streamline processes to speed up major infrastructure projects and housing developments, but many environmental charities have raised concerns...

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#GYBNInHarmonyWithNature #GYBN #IDB2025 #BiodiversityDay #YouthIntoAction #ConnectingYouthForHarmonyWithNature #gybnuk @gybn_cbd @unbiodiversity @gybneurope #internationaldayforbiodiversity #internationalbiodiversityday

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We also want to highlight the work young people are doing around the world to advocate for nature protection, restore their local biodiversity and connect people with the environment. We are leading the way to protect our future and hope to see more changes to enable this.

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Today is International Day for Biodiversity, a day to celebrate the world's biodiversity and the work that people are doing to protect it!

This year's theme is 'harmony with nature and sustainable development' - read our post to find out more about what this means.

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... halting biodiversity loss by 2030 and regenerating biodiversity by 2045

#youthintoaction #gybnuk @gybn_cbd @gybneurope @naturescot @scotgov

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... whole of society approach and decision making is robust and sustainable.

We look forward to continuing to work with Scottish Government, NatureScot, the other forum members and wider delivery partners to ensure we meet the vision of...

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..., linking up policy area, factoring nature into business decisions, education, competing priorities, public engagement and more. As GYBN UK, we championed the need to further bring in other sectors into the decision making, as well as underrepresented groups, to ensure we take a truly...

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GYBN UK are part of the forum alongside other key stakeholders from across biodiversity, land and sea use.
We discussed what the 3 core focuses of the group should be going forward over the course of the first 6-year delivery plan. There was lots of discussion regarding finance...

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On Thursday 15th May, we attended the launch meeting of the new National Biodiversity Forum in Scotland. This group is part of the governance structure for Scotland's NBSAP (national biodiversity strategy and action plan).

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Happening tonight - still time to sign up!

Super excited to chat with Ancient Woodlands UK, @joshmshaw.bsky.social from @gybnuk.bsky.social, and @nuriyashoro.bsky.social from @earthminutes.bsky.social!

#YouthMovements #Environmentalism #YouthActivism #Environment

Join us on Thursday 8th May for the @ukyouthfornature.bsky.social webinar Youth Catalysing Movements where we’ll be sharing our journey, work and upcoming projects!

6:30-7:30pm - sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/uky4n-yout...

Join @ukyouthfornature.bsky.social’s webinar on the 8th May to hear more about our work and great speakers from @earthminutes.bsky.social and Ancient Woodlands UK!

We’re looking forward to taking part alongside some great speakers!

‼️ Last Day to submit your response!

www.gybnuk.co.uk/policy/landuse

Last few days to submit your thoughts! This is a great opportunity to have your say

For guidance: www.gybnuk.co.uk/policy/landuse

7 days left to respond to the DEFRA Land-Use Framework Consultation!

#youthintoaction #gybnuk @gybn_cbd @gybneurope @defra @ukyouth4nature @2050

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