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Ahead of COP17 all parties to the CBD, including the UK, reported on progress against the GBF targets for the global review. And like most countries, the contributions of young people in meeting the targets continue to be woefully under-reported. Earlier this year we released our report 'Youth...

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GYBN UK @gybnuk.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Register now for our upcoming event - 'Taking the UK Youths' Priorities for Nature to COP17'! On Tuesday 13th October, 1-2pm, we will reflect on the creation priorities, the role of young people in delivering on our international and national biodiversity targets, how the priorities will be used...

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GYBN UK @gybnuk.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

It's the start of our Build-up to COP17 series! Firstly, a reminder of what the Convention on Biological Diversity and 'COPs' are... Over the next month we will be doing a dive into the background of CBD COPs and covering the contents of the upcoming COP17 in October so stay tuned for more! 🧵 1/2

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GYBN UK @gybnuk.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

After many years of campaigning from naturalists, wildlife groups and young people, the Department for Education is currently running a consultation on the proposed Natural History GCSE - learn more about the GCSE and head to our website to learn how to take part in consultations! 🧵 1/2

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GYBN UK @gybnuk.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Today is International Youth Day! This years theme, Different Contexts, Common Aspiration, recognises that while young people’s lives are shaped by different national and local realities, our aspirations are remarkably similar. As a proud part of a global network, we are sharing stories... 🧵 1/2

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GYBN UK @gybnuk.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

We are recruiting volunteers to join our committee! GYBN UK are a chapter of the Global Youth Biodiversity Network, the official youth coordination platform for the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity. We are a youth-led group working to lift youth voices in biodiversity... 🧵 1/2

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GYBN UK @gybnuk.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

The UK recently released their seventh national report, but what is it? All countries within the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) are required to submit reports on how they are progressing towards acheiving the four goals and 23 targets of the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF). 🧵 1/2

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GYBN UK @gybnuk.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Last week, the IPBES Business and Biodiversity Assessment was finalised at the 12th Plenary Session in Manchester - you can see some behind the scenes from the event in our instagram highlights! The report highlights... 🧵 1/3

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GYBN UK @gybnuk.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

IPBES-12 Over the last few weeks we have been covering IPBES in our lead up to IPBES-12 social media campaign, teaching everyone about IPBES, their recent assessments and how youth are involved. Now, IPBES-12 is here! IPBES-12 starts this week with the stakeholder day tomorrow, 2nd Feb... 🧵 1/2

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GYBN UK @gybnuk.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Youth and IPBES - Part 4 of GYBN UK’s Lead Up to IPBES-12 IPBES is a global body which brings together hundreds of stakeholders to assess the state of the nature (find out more in our previous posts). As in all decision-making, the inclusion of a diverse range of... 🧵 1/2

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GYBN UK @gybnuk.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

🚨 Our 2025 Impact Report is now out! 🌳 2025 was a huge year for GYBN UK, from attending policy meetings to speaking at national and international events, we have achieved so much! You can read all about our Impact in 2025 on our website at: www.gybnuk.co.uk/impact/2025 #gybnuk #youthintoaction

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GYBN UK @gybnuk.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

🚨 IPBES Youth Webinar Alert 🚨 📅 Saturday 24th January: 1-2pm 🤝 Topics covered include: IPBES, IPBES12 Plenary, how young people can get involved, and Q&A ✅ Register here: stockholmuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/regi... 🧵 1/3

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GYBN UK @gybnuk.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

IPBES Nexus Assessment - Part 3 Lead up to IPBES 12 The IPBES Nexus Assessment was completed alongside the transformative change assessment in December 2024, and highlights the connections (or nexus) between five key crises: biodiversity loss, water availability and quality... 🧵 1/3

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GYBN UK @gybnuk.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Seasons Greetings from everyone at GYBN UK! We look forward to the next year of engagning young people in biodiversity and nature policy!

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GYBN UK @gybnuk.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

IPBES Transformative Change Assessment - Part 2 of GYBN UK Lead up to IPBES 12 The IPBES Transformative Change Assessment was released in December 2024, highlighting that transformative change is required urgently to address biodiversity loss, nature’s decline, and the projected collapse.. 🧵 1/2

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GYBN UK @gybnuk.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Have you ever wondered what @ipbes.net is?

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GYBN UK @gybnuk.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

What is IPBES? Part 1 of GYBN UK Lead up to IPBES 12 Watch this space as we share more about IPBES and youth engagement! If you are a young person who will be attending IPBES 12, please get in touch! 🧵 1/2

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GYBN UK @gybnuk.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

GYBN UK are excited to become a member of Wildlife and Countryside Link, the largest environment and wildlife coalition in England with more than 90 members. We are looking forward to working with WCL and its members, and to providing youth-led perspectives. #youthcandoit @wclnews.bsky.social

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GYBN UK @gybnuk.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Last month, two representatives from GYBN Europe attended the Western Europe and Others Group (WEOG) Regional Dialogue in Brussels! This meeting was all about reporting on the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, with parties providing updates and... 🧵 1/2

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JNCC @jncc.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

A panel discussion on the five strands to the crisis drew the event to a close The panel was chaired by @gybnuk.bsky.social's Abi Gardner, with Ruth Davis, Prof Pete Smith, Prof Elise Cartmell, Prof Mat Williams, @publichealthscot.bsky.social's Paul Johnston & Zero Waste Scotland's Iain Gulland.

A close up of the screen with small round images of each of the panel speakers. From left to right - Professor Elise Cartmell FRSE, Zero Emissions Lead from Scottish Water, Ruth Davis OBE, UK Special Representative for Nature from UK Government, Iain Gullard, CEO of Zero Waste Scotland, Paul Johnston, Chief Executive of Public Health Scotland, Professor Pete Smith FRS FRSE, lead author of IPBES Nexus Assessment and with IPCC and UNEP and Professor Mat Williams, Chief Scientific Advisor, Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture for Scottish Government

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GYBN UK @gybnuk.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Last month, GYBN UK took part in The Wild Summit, organised by Wildlife and Countryside Link. Our team members Abi and Taras hosted a stall talking to participants throughout the day and Taras chaired the final panel of the day! 🧵 1/2

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GYBN UK @gybnuk.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

SBSTTA 27 is taking place this week in Panama - but what is it? Find out more about the event and the GYBN youth position on its items in this post! @gybn_cbd @gybneurope #youthcandoit #gybnuk 🧵 1/2

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GYBN UK @gybnuk.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

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... 🧵 1/2

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GYBN UK @gybnuk.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

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... 🧵 1/2

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GYBN UK @gybnuk.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

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 ... [🧵 1/2]

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GYBN UK @gybnuk.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

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... 1/3 🧵

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GYBN UK @gybnuk.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

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... 1/2 🧵

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GYBN UK @gybnuk.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

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. 1/3 🧵

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GYBN UK @gybnuk.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

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). 1/5 🧵

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Robson Peisley @robsonpeisley.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

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

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GYBN UK @gybnuk.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

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...

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UKY4N Youth Catalysing Movements Webinar: Inspire & Create Action

UKY4N presents our second webinar of 2025 looking at and discussing youth-led movements.

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GYBN UK @gybnuk.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

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!

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GYBN UK @gybnuk.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

‼️ Last Day to submit your response! www.gybnuk.co.uk/policy/landuse

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GYBN UK @gybnuk.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Last few days to submit your thoughts! This is a great opportunity to have your say For guidance: www.gybnuk.co.uk/policy/landuse

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GYBN UK @gybnuk.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

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

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GYBN UK @gybnuk.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

The government is consulting on England's Land-Use Framework - this is your chance to have your say! The framework looks to provide the principles, data, and tools to support decision-making by local government, landowners, businesses, farmers, and nature groups to make the most of our land. 1/3 🧵

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GYBN UK @gybnuk.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

Do you know how to respond to a policy consultation? If not… check out our post below!

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GYBN UK @gybnuk.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

There are quite a few public consultations out at the moment, relevant to biodiversity and nature. So we thought we’d just cover the basics of what a government policy consultation is and why you should respond to them! 🧵 1/2

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GYBN UK @gybnuk.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

We've launched our GYBN UK Knowledge Hub - a hub of GYBN and external resources so that you can learn all about policy, the network and all things biodiversity! Head over to www.gybnuk.co.uk/knowledge to check it out! Feel free to contact us with any resources to add in! #gybnuk #youthintoaction

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GYBN UK @gybnuk.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

This is a great opportunity for young people to have their say on the UN Environment Programme’s work!

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GYBN UK @gybnuk.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

We've joined Bluesky! Make sure to follow along to hear more about our work and to help improve youth voices in biodiversity policy! #UNCBD #gybnuk #youthintoaction

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