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

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

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

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

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

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

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

🚨 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

🚨 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

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

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

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

Have you ever wondered what @ipbes.net is?

GYBN UK@gybnuk.bsky.social · 8mo ago

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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]

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 🧵

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 🧵

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 🧵

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 🧵

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

Robson Peisley@robsonpeisley.bsky.social · last yr.

Very excited to be chairing my first webinar for @ukyouthfornature.bsky.social, showcasing some incredible movements which are empowering young people in the environmental sector! 🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/uky4n-yout...

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!

UK Youth for Nature@ukyouthfornature.bsky.social · last yr.

Are you ready to get inspired?⁠ ⁠ On Thursday 8th May, 6:30–7:30pm⁠, join us for our next free webinar: Youth Catalysing Movements, where @robsonpeisley.bsky.social will shine a spotlight on the incredible work of young people driving change for nature.⁠ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/uky4n-yout...?

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

GYBN UK@gybnuk.bsky.social · last yr.

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 🧵