Take action for nature with the tap of a button!
The We Are Nature: Youth Biodiversity Challenge is a global initiative facilitated by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), empowering youth to lead biodiversity action in their own communities while contributing to achieving a more sustainable and healthier planet.
Our mission is big, and your participation is important: take small, impactful steps to help achieve the goal of living in harmony with nature.
Here’s how you get started:
1. Say “Hey!” to Nature Buddy:
Click the button to join the movement and meet your guide, Nature Buddy—just say “hey!” on WhatsApp.
2. Pledge to Act:
Take the next step by committing to the movement.
3. Learn the Game:
Nature Buddy will guide you through a three-level journey:
- Educate: Explore local and global biodiversity and why it matters.
- Collaborate: Connect with peers and communities to share ideas and take action together.
- Activate: Turn your knowledge into real-world impact by choosing an action that matches your interests and local needs.
Why you should join?
1. Learn for free
Dive into local and global biodiversity with beautiful toolkits for action.
2. Connect globally
Meet and collaborate with passionate young leaders driving real change.
3. Grow as a leader:
Build your skills, gain recognition, and inspire others as a youth champion.
4. Earn rewards
Enjoy gifts for all participants, plus chances to win prizes like educational vouchers and micro-grants.
5. Tell your story
Share your journey and inspire others.
Testimonials
“The challenge helped me see how even small actions like starting a home garden can support biodiversity. It made me more aware of how everyday spaces like backyards can create real ecological impact.”
“I found the structure of the action cards very helpful; it encouraged me to think critically about biodiversity from different angles and made it easier to identify a path I could contribute to, especially as someone with an interest in governance and policy.”
“What I found most beneficial and impactful in this challenge was how it connected knowledge with action. Learning about biodiversity loss globally and then narrowing it down to what’s happening in our own communities made it personal and urgent.”
“I also really appreciated the collaborative aspect, like connecting with other young people and organisations through WESSA and the WhatsApp group. It reminded me that I’m not alone in this. we’re a movement.”
About the challenge
Imagine a world where nature thrives—sustained by the actions and dreams of people like you. By joining the We Are Nature movement, you step into a transformative journey to protect and restore our planet.
This initiative is a powerful collaboration between the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the Greenpop Foundation, supported by the Captain Planet Foundation, and co-designed with youth from over 20 global networks. From local communities to global ecosystems, this initiative invites you on an educational, collaborative, and action-driven journey—placing young voices at the heart of ecological protection.
In South Africa, the lead partner organisation is the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa, with the South African Youth Biodiversity Network (SAYBN) as the supporting partner. In Kenya, the lead partner organisation is the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF), with the Kenyan Youth Biodiversity Network (KYBN) as the supporting partner.
Our mission aligns with key targets of the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), bridging regional action with the global vision of living in harmony with nature by 2050.
In our commitment to inclusivity and accessibility, our platform provides multilingual resources that ensure the voices and actions of a diverse range of individuals are heard and shared.
Let’s make our generation’s voice echo through history.
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead
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