Youth In Landscapes Initiative (YIL)

Dear YIL Community,💚 Our era on this platform is over. Stay connected with us through our new LinkedIn for updates, opportunities, and proactive discussions. See you there: bit.ly/4hNUjS3 Best, YIL Team!

💚YIL is signing off X, but this vibrant community keeps growing!🚀 Stay connected with the youth-led network of 1M+ changemakers on LinkedIn 👉linkedin.com/company/youth-… #ThinkLandscape

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Happening NOW: The Environment Deputy Director at the @OECD, @kumikitamori speaks at the ongoing 7th GLF Investment Case Symposium: "The doubling of development finance means we are on the right track but there's still more to be done as indigenous communities remain underfunded"

🔴Happening now! Join us to discover how the @GlobalLF Restoration Stewards & GLFx Chapters are sparking movements of hope and action through land stewardship & presenting innovative approaches to sustainable land use. #LuxFinance4Nature ✅Tune in here: connect.globallandscapesforum.org/e/7th-glf-inve…

🥇Meet the 1st Place winner - Africa Youth Storytelling Contest. Tuombouh Sandra Fehnui, Cameroon🇨🇲 Spoken word: “In Five Years to Come”🌍 The story inspires hope and vision by reflecting on Africa’s past ordeals & imagining a brighter, sustainable future. #GLFAfrica @GlobalLF

🥈Meet the 2nd Place Winner: Africa Youth Storytelling Contest! Risper Wachuka Kiama, Kenya🇰🇪 Audio story: "Roots for Riches"💰 This narrative highlights Africa’s resource exploitation, showing the impact of our choices & offering lessons on conservation. #GLFAfrica @GlobalLF

🥉Meet the 3rd Place Winner - Africa Youth Storytelling Contest! Aida Namukose, Uganda 🇺🇬 Short film: "Why Do You Farm?"🌽 The story brings local perspectives to life, highlighting the beauty of diverse, naturally grown foods & inspires communal farming.👩🏽‍🌾 #GLFAfrica @GlobalLF

✅Its time to VOTE! Discover Africa’s diverse landscapes through the #GLFAfrica Photography Awards.🌍 📸 🗓Deadline: 4 Sept. Choose your favorite photo from the 25 finalists and vote now! bit.ly/GLFPhoto2024-V… #ThinkLandscape @GlobalLF @GLFChapters @Y4Nature @IFSAdotnet

🌍Great news! Join us for #GLFAfrica 2024 at a discounted rate! The Early Bird In-Person Ticket Promotion has been extended to 11 August. Seize this chance to be with us in Nairobi, Kenya 🇰🇪. ✅Register now to secure your spot events.globallandscapesforum.org/africa-2024/ #ThinkLandscape @GlobalLF

🗓️THE APPLICATION PHASE CLOSES TODAY!⏰ If you're leading an ecosystem restoration project, don't miss the chance to join our Restoration Stewards or GLFx Chapters community & scale up your efforts! ✅ events.globallandscapesforum.org/2025-glf-call-… #ThinkLandscape @GLFChapters @GlobalLF @CIFOR_ICRAF

Do you want to know what the IFSA Vice President does? 🤔 Let's hear from Bora as he shares his role and experience as the VP! Join us on 27 July 2024 (Saturday) at 2:00 PM UTC+0 for the Officials' Roundtable Session! 📌 Join here: bit.ly/IFSAOfficials2… 📌 Passcode: Officials

Here's what Chrispus has to share about being IFSA's Executive Secretary! ✍️ Join us today, 27 July 2024 (Saturday) at 2:00 PM UTC+0, for the Officials' Roundtable Session! 📌 Join through this link: bit.ly/IFSAOfficials2… 📌 Passcode: Officials

📢FINAL CALL FOR APPLICATIONS! This is your last chance to apply to become a 2025 Restoration Steward or lead a GLFx chapter! 🗓️Submit by tomorrow, 28 July! 🍀Restoration Stewards: bit.ly/4bsEYC5 🪴GLFx chapters: bit.ly/3LDLDih #ThinkLandscape @GlobalLF

How much carbon do Earth's forests store, and what's happening to it? A new study shows stable global forest carbon storage over 3 decades but highlights significant biome-level changes. Sustainable forest management is key. Read: 🔗bit.ly/3Y8FWjR #Trees4Resilience

Are you the next #Wetlands Restoration Steward? @frcamillerivera @Riyan_Dwi19 ✅APPLY NOW: stewards.globallandscapesforum.org/2025-applicati… #ActLandscape #GenerationRestoration #ClimateActionNow

Are you the next #Oceans Restoration Steward? ✅APPLY NOW: stewards.globallandscapesforum.org/2025-applicati… #ActLandscape #GenerationRestoration #ClimateActionNow

💰FUNDING OPPORTUNITY! 5️⃣Ecosystems 🏜🌳🏔🌊🏞
1️⃣Goal to restore our Earth🌏🌎🌍 Are you working on a youth-led restoration project? Apply to become a 2025 Restoration Steward and receive 5000 EUR in funding! ✅ stewards.globallandscapesforum.org/2025-applicati… #ThinkLandscape @GlobalLF @CIFOR_ICRAF

🎓 Apply for Fall 2024 internships with the China #Environment Forum! Join the #WilsonCenter's CEF team to tackle environmental challenges in #China. Paid position ($17.45/hr). Deadline: August 9 🔗 Apply Now: shorturl.at/pmf2R #ResearchInternship #InternshipOpportunity