12/10/2025
15:00 - 16:00
IUCN Youth Pavilion
, Onsite
Session with interpretation
Why attend
This session offers a unique opportunity to learn from Indigenous youth leading community initiatives rooted in ancestral knowledge. Participants will engage in interactive dialogue, discover inspiring stories of conservation and cultural resilience, and explore how youth-led actions can drive environmental change and intergenerational collaboration globally.
Session Description
his interactive session brings together five Indigenous youth leaders from Guatemala, Argentina, Tanzania, Panamá, and Nepal to share their experiences in community-based initiatives that integrate ancestral knowledge with environmental action. Through short presentations, storytelling, and dialogue, participants will explore how youth-led efforts contribute to conservation, climate adaptation, and cultural resilience. The session emphasizes gender equality and intergenerational collaboration, showcasing the leadership of young Indigenous women and the transmission of traditional knowledge across generations. Attendees will engage in live polls, Q&A, and reflection activities designed to inspire action and exchange ideas. This space aims to amplify Indigenous voices, promote collective leadership, and encourage youth from diverse backgrounds to recognize their role in shaping nature-positive futures.Organised by
South America Region
Partners
Confederación Mapuche de Neuquén, Argentina-Chile
Teen Gaule Thakali Youth Committee, Nepal
Speaker
Moderator
