A vibrant youth-led network of more than 1 million people committed to cultivating positive change for both people and landscapes worldwide.

Thousands of YIL Alumni worldwide are actively applying GLF and YIL insights to transform landscapes, working in environmental and development fields, leading organizations, driving ecopreneurship, and innovating across sectors. YIL alumni are those who have: Participated in YIL programs or events; Engaged in YIL networks like GLF Youth Project Teams, volunteer …

The Youth in Landscapes Initiative (YIL) is a growing global network and movement of over 60,000 young people working and studying in landscapes around the world. The Initiative is a partnership between the International Forestry Students’ Association (IFSA), Young Professionals for Agricultural Development (YPARD), and Youth 4 Nature (Y4N) who joined forces to deliver …

2024年1月31日 · After a wonderful cohort in 2023, the Youth in Landscapes Initiative (YIL) is thrilled to announce that applications are now open to join the 2024 cohort of the GLF Youth Project Teams. Don’t miss the opportunity to apply!

The Youth in Landscapes Initiative (YIL) is teaming up with the Global Landscapes Forum on special episodes of GLF Live — live online conversations and Q&As with experts in their fields — to share youth-led projects and initiatives that are changing the world. Check out and register for an upcoming GLF Live here.

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After a successful year with the 2022 GLF Youth Project Teams, the Youth in Landscapes Initiative (YIL) will be launching four new project teams in 2023. Project Teams are working groups of YIL members and alumni who work together to shape and design GLF Youth programs. If you’ve previously participated in a YIL activity and would like to work more closely with us to …

2020年1月3日 · The team is also responsible for creating content for ThinkLandscape, the GLF and CIFOR–ICRAF websites, conferences, and promotional videos to advertise youth opportunities. The team will engage with posts on the YIL social media accounts on a regular basis and initiate meaningful conversations about the content shared via these accounts.

After a successful year with the 2022 GLF Youth Project Teams, the Youth in Landscapes Initiative (YIL) will be launching four new project teams in 2023. Project Teams are working groups of YIL members and alumni who work together to shape and design GLF Youth programs. If you’ve previously participated in a YIL activity and […]

Hyginus is a Youth Communications Officer for the Global Landscapes Forum and the coordinator of the YIL Communications and Outreach project team. He has a background in health science education and is a passionate environmental health advocate.