GYBN UK
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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.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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
#youthcandoit @wclnews.bsky.social
sharing challenges in doing so.
You can find out more about the meeting and how GYBN took part in this post!
#youthcandoit #gybnuk
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You can find out more about the meeting and how GYBN took part in this post!
#youthcandoit #gybnuk
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October 29, 2025 at 3:12 PM
sharing challenges in doing so.
You can find out more about the meeting and how GYBN took part in this post!
#youthcandoit #gybnuk
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You can find out more about the meeting and how GYBN took part in this post!
#youthcandoit #gybnuk
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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...
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October 29, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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...
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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
October 24, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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
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Find out more about the event and the GYBN youth position on its items in this post!
@gybn_cbd @gybneurope #youthcandoit #gybnuk
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October 22, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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
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Find out more about the event and the GYBN youth position on its items in this post!
@gybn_cbd @gybneurope #youthcandoit #gybnuk
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...also see the fantastic new agreement between JNCC and the climate change committee!
We'd like to thank JNCC for inviting us to their meeting again. It is fantastic to have youth engaged in high level biodiversity decision making in the UK!
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We'd like to thank JNCC for inviting us to their meeting again. It is fantastic to have youth engaged in high level biodiversity decision making in the UK!
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@jncc.bsky.social @jncc-ceo.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 1:28 PM
...also see the fantastic new agreement between JNCC and the climate change committee!
We'd like to thank JNCC for inviting us to their meeting again. It is fantastic to have youth engaged in high level biodiversity decision making in the UK!
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@jncc.bsky.social @jncc-ceo.bsky.social
We'd like to thank JNCC for inviting us to their meeting again. It is fantastic to have youth engaged in high level biodiversity decision making in the UK!
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@jncc.bsky.social @jncc-ceo.bsky.social
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...
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October 15, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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...
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...and follow along with IUCN social media to see more!
#IUCN #IUCNWorldCongress #gybnuk #youthcandoit
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#IUCN #IUCNWorldCongress #gybnuk #youthcandoit
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October 11, 2025 at 11:50 AM
...and follow along with IUCN social media to see more!
#IUCN #IUCNWorldCongress #gybnuk #youthcandoit
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#IUCN #IUCNWorldCongress #gybnuk #youthcandoit
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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...
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You can find out more about what this entails in this post...
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October 11, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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...
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You can find out more about what this entails in this post...
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...the evening dinner under the theme "Voices for the Future". Read more on how young people are helping guide the conversation on nature in this post.
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August 6, 2025 at 5:01 PM
...the evening dinner under the theme "Voices for the Future". Read more on how young people are helping guide the conversation on nature in this post.
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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 ...
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Over two days, we engaged in forward-looking discussions on nature policy and the future of biodiversity, and we were honoured to speak at ...
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August 6, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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 ...
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Over two days, we engaged in forward-looking discussions on nature policy and the future of biodiversity, and we were honoured to speak at ...
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..the attention it deserves. A big part of this is the global goal to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030, as set out in the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
With many agreements and targets in play, it’s incredibly useful to have a space - like the UN Ocean Conference - where...
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With many agreements and targets in play, it’s incredibly useful to have a space - like the UN Ocean Conference - where...
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June 8, 2025 at 11:35 AM
..the attention it deserves. A big part of this is the global goal to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030, as set out in the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
With many agreements and targets in play, it’s incredibly useful to have a space - like the UN Ocean Conference - where...
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With many agreements and targets in play, it’s incredibly useful to have a space - like the UN Ocean Conference - where...
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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...
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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...
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June 8, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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...
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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...
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Read more about the bill, and how charities are responding in this post.
@gybn_cbd @gybneurope @wcl @thewildlifetrusts @rspb @ukyouthfornature #gybnuk #you(th)candoit #youthinaction #gybn #uncbd
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June 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Read more about the bill, and how charities are responding in this post.
@gybn_cbd @gybneurope @wcl @thewildlifetrusts @rspb @ukyouthfornature #gybnuk #you(th)candoit #youthinaction #gybn #uncbd
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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...
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June 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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...
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We also want to highlight the work young people are doing around the world to advocate for nature protection, restore their local biodiversity and connect people with the environment. We are leading the way to protect our future and hope to see more changes to enable this.
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May 22, 2025 at 9:01 AM
We also want to highlight the work young people are doing around the world to advocate for nature protection, restore their local biodiversity and connect people with the environment. We are leading the way to protect our future and hope to see more changes to enable this.
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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.
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This year's theme is 'harmony with nature and sustainable development' - read our post to find out more about what this means.
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May 22, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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.
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This year's theme is 'harmony with nature and sustainable development' - read our post to find out more about what this means.
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... halting biodiversity loss by 2030 and regenerating biodiversity by 2045
#youthintoaction #gybnuk @gybn_cbd @gybneurope @naturescot @scotgov
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#youthintoaction #gybnuk @gybn_cbd @gybneurope @naturescot @scotgov
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May 19, 2025 at 7:01 AM
... halting biodiversity loss by 2030 and regenerating biodiversity by 2045
#youthintoaction #gybnuk @gybn_cbd @gybneurope @naturescot @scotgov
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#youthintoaction #gybnuk @gybn_cbd @gybneurope @naturescot @scotgov
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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).
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May 19, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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).
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The consultation is open until APRIL 25th - make sure to respond soon!
If you would like advice on how to respond to consultations, and to see our own response, head over to www.gybnuk.co.uk/policy/landuse
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If you would like advice on how to respond to consultations, and to see our own response, head over to www.gybnuk.co.uk/policy/landuse
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April 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM
The consultation is open until APRIL 25th - make sure to respond soon!
If you would like advice on how to respond to consultations, and to see our own response, head over to www.gybnuk.co.uk/policy/landuse
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If you would like advice on how to respond to consultations, and to see our own response, head over to www.gybnuk.co.uk/policy/landuse
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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.
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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.
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April 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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.
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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.
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April 10, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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!
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April 10, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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!
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