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A key focus of GYBN UK is ensuring young people are empowered and equipped to participate in biodiversity policy and decision-making.
A key focus of GYBN UK is ensuring young people are empowered and equipped to participate in biodiversity policy and decision-making.
National Policy Engagement
National Policy Engagement
GYBN UK represent the youth voice in a number on forums for national policy development.
JNCC
JNCC
Annually, we attend and participate in JNCC (Joint Nature Conservation Committee) meetings - feeding into strategic discussions across the UK.
JNCC is the statutory nature advisor to all four countries of the UK (England, Scotland, Wales + Northern Ireland) and helps coordinate efforts on global and national biodiversity issues.
Scottish Biodiversity Forum
Scottish Biodiversity Forum
GYBN UK is a member of the Scottish Biodiversity Forum - the stakeholder governing body for the Scottish Biodiversity Framework.
7th National Report
7th National Report
Under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the UK is tasked with reporting on national progress on the targets within the Global Biodiversity Framework. GYBN UK not only provided evidence captured within the UK's 7th National Report, but we also provided stakeholder committment to the CBD's Online Reporting Tool outlining the role youth play in meeting our targets. A more accessible version of the report can be found on our Youth Action page.
Members of WCL
Members of WCL
GYBN UK are active members of the Wildlife and Countryside Link contributing to policy positions and advocacy.
National Policy Consultations
National Policy Consultations
GYBN UK have responded to a number of UK policy consultations, and have provided a guide to responding to them too. Click on the images below to learn more:
National policy consultations are the primary way in which policy makers gather insight on policies. Check out our info on what consultations are and how to responsd.
See below consultations we have responded to on behalf of youth - informed by our UK Youth Priorities for Nature.
England's Land Use Framework
England's Land Use Framework
Scotland's Land Use Strategy
Scotland's Land Use Strategy
Scotland's Environment Strategy
Scotland's Environment Strategy
"Environmental policy and diplomacy is essential but often impenetrable, especially for young people. Huge decisions that shape our future can come and go with little input from those who will be affected most. GYBN UK is changing that, supporting a growing and impressive group of young people to make a difference. We’re delighted and lucky to have them as Wildlife & Countryside Link members."
Richard Benwell
CEO, Wildlife and Countryside Link
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