Global Youth
Nature Alliance
Nature protects us. Now we must protect nature.
Uniting Youth Worldwide to Protect and Restore Nature
Humanity is living through a critical period in history. The accelerating climate crisis, rapid biodiversity loss, ecosystem degradation, and increasing pressure on Earth's natural systems demand urgent, science-based, collaborative action. We believe that the decisions made during this decade will have profound consequences for present and future generation
The Urgency
“We are today perilously close to tipping points that once passed will send Global temperatures catastrophically higher.”
Why Nature Matters
Our Approach
Global Youth Nature Alliance is founded on the belief that young people have a unique and essential role in shaping a more sustainable, equitable and resilient future. Our approach focuses on five connected themes.
The Link Between Nature and Human Health
Healthy ecosystems support healthy people. Protecting biodiversity and restoring nature is an investment in our health, well-being and shared future.
Accelerating Positive Tipping Points
Changes in policies, technology and social norms can reinforce one another, helping solutions spread faster. GYNA aims to build public support for evidence-based action that can accelerate this progress.
The Power of Agency
Agency is the ability to influence decisions, whether at school, work or in wider society. GYNA aims to help you recognize where you can contribute and connect with others to advance that work.
Finding Common Ground and Shared Values
Shared concern for forests, oceans and wildlife can bring people together across cultures, generations and political perspectives. GYNA builds on that common ground to encourage dialogue and cooperation.
Driving Action Through Technology and AI
We believe technology should serve people and the planet.
GYNA aims to use technology and AI responsibly to support education and collaboration, connecting young people with expertise, resources and opportunities to protect nature.
Our Work
Five areas connecting nature, human health and youth action.
Nature & Human Health
Understanding and communicating the connection between healthy people and a healthy planet.
Youth Agency & Action
Helping young people discover where they can create meaningful change.
Intergenerational Collaboration
Bringing young people together with scientists, Indigenous knowledge holders, organizations, decision-makers and other generations.
Positive Tipping Points
Exploring how changes in technology, policy, markets and social norms can accelerate progress for nature and climate.
Concert for Nature
A proposed global cultural event and public-participation campaign for 2027.
Turning Ideas Into Action
Explore the initiatives we’re developing to bring young people, scientific knowledge and collaboration together for nature.
Our Vision for The Future
By combining scientific evidence, youth leadership, artificial intelligence, innovative digital platforms, and international collaboration, we aim to help create a future where people and nature can both thrive.