Welcome to the UNESCO MAB Youth Networks
We’re an international youth-led and youth-run organization that works to advance the interests of young people in the UNESCO MAB Programme.
Run by volunteers and supported by the MAB Secretariat, we undertake a range of activities for the benefit of our members, ranging from representing young voices at decision-making processes in the MAB Programme and internationally; offering training opportunities and opportunities to apply them in professional settings; and supporting the further growth of MAB Youth engagement at National levels.
Latest Activities
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Consultation on Convention on Biological Diversity by MAB Youth Networks
Greetings to all MAB Youth, The MAB Youth Networks and UNESCO are preparing for COP15 of the Convention on Biological Diversity, and we’re wanting to directly consult with the young people of the MAB Programme to hear your ideas and experiences.Whether you’ve engaged with past MAB events at National or International levels discussing the Convention… Read…
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GYBN Driving Transformation at COP15 Webinar
As part of preparation for COP15 of the Convention on Biological Diversity, GYBN will be delivering a webinar series to build capacity and learn what we need to know to meaningfully engage at COP15. For those planning on participating on COP15, whether in an online delegation (information to be provided), in-person, or those just wishing…
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GYBN Youth Consultation: Environment, Peace & Conflict
Our partner organization, Global Youth Biodiversity Network, have partnered with PeaceNexus to understand the realities of diverse young people working in the environmental and/or social fields when it comes to peace and conflict. As part of this, they’re surveying young people on environment, peace and conflict. Whether you live in a country with a lot…
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International Day for Biosphere Reserves and MAB Youth Network Website launch
We write this to commemorate the first ever International Day for Biosphere Reserves. As part of this days celebrations, we’re publicly launching a MAB Youth Network website, accessible by https://mab.network/. We encourage you all to explore and bookmark this website. The website also has a page to register new MAB Youth Network members, where individuals…
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Global Workshop on Digital Sequence Information and Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
The Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (Commission) will consider at its next Session (July 2023) the role of digital sequence information for the conservation and sustainable use of genetic resources for food and agriculture (GRFA) and the sharing of benefits derived from them. Prior to its next session and in response to…
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Calling for Applications to Youth Delegation to COP 15 of Convention on Biological Diversity
The 15th Conference of Parties of the Convention on Biological Diversity is fast approaching, and the MAB Youth Networks, UNESCO, and our partner organizations are working on a number of opportunities to be engaged in this process into the coming months. Our partner organization and official coordination platform for youth participation of the CBD, the…
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2022 Online Thematic Seminar on Management Challenges of Internationally Designated Areas
2022 Online Thematic Seminar on Management Challenges of Internationally Designated Areas The Republic of Korea will be hosting the 2022 Online Thematic Seminar on Management Challenges of Internationally Designated Areas from the 30th of August to the 1st of September (3 days), featuring experts and discussions from those involved in UNESCO’s Biosphere Programme, World Heritage,…
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Our Humanature Pathway Panel
Our Humanature Pathway Panel – Seeking Applications Applications have been extended until Wednesday the 17th of August, 11:00AM Paris time. UNESCO is seeking applicants from the MAB Youth Networks to be involved in the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration through a cross disciplinary panel providing analysis on core questions on humanity’s relationship with nature. Brief:…