The collapse of biodiversity has dire consequences for many human rights recognised by the United Nations, as these rights are considered "inviolable", meaning that future generations can claim them as much as those of today. It is therefore essential to ensure young people's participation in biodiversity conservation and value their contributions to environmental policy. In Belgium, for example, a young UN biodiversity delegate is often part of the delegation, attends the COP of the CBD and participates to some extent in its preparation.
The achievement of objective 9.1 is directly linked to the implementation of this objective.
Several possible solutions can be considered. For example, the establishment of forums and workshops will give young people the opportunity to express their ideas and concerns about biodiversity, encouraging direct exchange with the relevant authorities. It is also important to set up mentoring programmes that enable young people to work with conservation professionals, giving them the opportunity to gain experience and develop their network.
To achieve this objective, official youth organisations, such as the Youth Forum and the Flemish Youth Council, can provide support and guidance in implementing these initiatives.
| Global Targets | Degree of Alignment |
GBF-T23. Implementation follows a gender-responsive approach GBF-T23. Implementation follows a gender-responsive approachEnsure gender equality in the implementation of the framework through a gender-responsive approach where all women and girls have equal opportunity and capacity to contribute to the three objectives of the Convention, including by recognizing their equal rights and access to land and natural resources and their full, equitable, meaningful and informed participation and leadership at all levels of action, engagement, policy and decision-making related to biodiversity. | High |