The Youth Corner is a digital space where young scientists, advocates and changemakers can come together and share their ideas and their work to help shape the future of biodiversity and ecosystem services.
Youth Corner
Through the Youth Corner, BES-Net aims to promote the active participation of youth and young professionals in the knowledge production and decision-making processes in biodiversity conservation. We value the wisdom of diverse knowledge systems. The Youth Corner is a place to learn from others, innovate for the future and contribute to a collective vision where humans and nature thrive together.
Articles
The Future of Biodiversity Financing
Roots of Renewal: Indigenous and Local Knowledge in Restoring Degraded Lands
Involving Young Researchers in the National Ecosystem Assessment Process – An interview with Prof. Dr. Mersudin Avdibegović
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
The Aral Sea Disaster over a 60-Year Period: The Role of Nature-based Solutions in the Journey from Desolation to Restoration
IPBES Fellows Annual Training Workshop & Capacity-Building Forum 2023: Supporting Youth’s Participation in the Science-Policy Interface on Biodiversity
Engaging Youth to Preserve and Cherish Indigenous Knowledge of Nature, by Shivani Rai
Driving Change, Inspiring Tangible Solutions
Young Farmers Lead Land Restoration in Malawi
Côte D’Ivoire’s Youth Step Up to Build Community Resilience in the Pandemic through Agroecology and Music
Publish an Article with BES-Net
Are you 18–30 years old or an early-career professional under 35?
BES-Net invites young voices from science, policy and practice to share their perspectives on biodiversity and ecosystem services. Whether you’re exploring innovative solutions through research, advancing community-driven conservation efforts or contributing to policy development, this is your space to connect, collaborate and inspire.
What You’ll Find in the Youth Corner:
- Youth-Driven Content: Articles, blogs, videos and creative contributions that reflect fresh ideas and bold perspectives from young professionals around the world.
- Global Connections: Stories of innovation, resilience and collaboration from youth and communities worldwide, highlighting unique solutions for biodiversity challenges.
- Opportunities to Engage: Share your work and join meaningful conversations shaping the future of biodiversity conservation.
Join BES-Net
Join the network as a registered user or expert or by signing up your organization as one of our Network Partners. Learn what BES-Net offers and how you can contribute to its work.
Join as an Individual Member
The BES-Net web portal provides a rich database of scientific, Indigenous and local knowledge. Register as a BES-Net user to access our resources and experts.
Join as an Expert
BES-Net offers a platform to contribute towards BES-Net’s work and collaborate with our Network Partners, researchers and practitioners. Join here to be part of the expert pool.
Join as a Partner Organization
BES-Net actively engages local community-based organizations as well as international entities. Working in partnership is critical to address the urgent call of biodiversity loss worldwide.