CBD COP 16 Event | Youth it or lose it

Tropenbos International & Tropenbos Colombia

A youth-led conversation about how traditional knowledge strengthens youth's connection to their territories and safeguards biodiversity.

Cámara de Comercio de Cali

Join us for a youth-led conversation about how traditional knowledge strengthens youth's connection to their territories and safeguards biodiversity at COP16 this October, 24th.Communities worldwide hold traditional knowledge that is crucial to halting biodiversity loss. However, this knowledge—often passed down through elders—is at risk, as younger generations show less interest and increasingly leave their territories in pursuit of other opportunities. It is critical that youth not only value and acquire this knowledge, but also apply it to conserve their lands and create sustainable opportunities for themselves.Tropenbos International network has long collaborated with youth and elders from Indigenous, Tribal, and local communities in tropical regions to preserve and harness traditional knowledge in some of the world’s most biodiverse landscapes.During the CBD COP 16, we will share the insights from this work through a panel discussion led by youth from Southeast Asia, the Amazon region and Africa. For one hour, these young leaders, joined by elders, will share how the exchange of knowledge across generations has strengthened their connection to their territories, supporting sustainable use and benefiting biodiversity.This youth-led conversation will explore what young people need to realize their vision for the future. It will dive into ways to boost motivation and highlight opportunities for young people to thrive within their territories, all while safeguarding biodiversity. <h3>Agenda:</h3><ol><li>Welcome by Colombian young leader, Ana Daniela van der Hammen</li><li>Insights from an elder of the Colombian amazon region, Uldarico Matapí, Elder Yucuna-Matapí ethnic group</li><li>Youth interventions and stories</li><li><a href="https://www.tropenbos.org/news/meet+rosalina,+a+monkoxi+youth+leader+from+bolivia" title="https://www.tropenbos.org/news/meet+rosalina,+a+monkoxi+youth+leader+from+bolivia" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Rosalina Pesoa</a>: youth leader from the Monkoxi nation, Bolivia</li><li><a href="https://www.tropenbos.org/news/meet+denis,+a+baganda+youth+leader+from+uganda+" title="https://www.tropenbos.org/news/meet+denis,+a+baganda+youth+leader+from+uganda+" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Denis Omondi</a>: youth leader from the Baganda Indigenous People, Uganda</li><li><a href="https://www.tropenbos.org/news/meet+biza,+a+saamaka+youth+leader+from+suriname" title="https://www.tropenbos.org/news/meet+biza,+a+saamaka+youth+leader+from+suriname" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Biza Akienboto</a>: youth leader from the Saamaka tribe, Suriname</li><li><a href="https://www.tropenbos.org/news/meet+camilo,+a+yucuna+youth+leader+from+colombia" title="https://www.tropenbos.org/news/meet+camilo,+a+yucuna+youth+leader+from+colombia" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Camilo Yepes</a>: youth leader from the Yucuna Indigenous people, Colombia</li><li>Discussion panel</li><li>Questions and answers </li></ol>This event is hosted by <a href="https://tropenboscol.org/" title="https://tropenboscol.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Tropenbos Colombia</a> and organized by Tropenbos International and Tropenbos Colombia under the initiative Youth it or Lose it!, which is financed by the <a href="https://www.tropenbos.org/projects/forests+for+a+just+future+-+green+livelihoods+alliance+" title="https://www.tropenbos.org/projects/forests+for+a+just+future+-+green+livelihoods+alliance+" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Forest for a Just Future programme</a> of the Green Livelihoods Alliance.

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