The Global Youth Biodiversity Network (GYBN) is an international network of youth organizations and individuals from all over the world whose common goal is to prevent the loss of biodiversity.

GYBN aims to represent the voice of global youth in the negotiations under the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), raise awareness among young people of the values of biodiversity, and connects individuals and youth organizations in order to build a global coalition to halt the loss of biodiversity.

As the official major group for youth in the negotiations under the CBD, GYBN is committed to bringing the opinions and positions of young people into the political process; empowering young people to take action. Recognized and supported by the CBD Secretariat, GYBN seeks to inspire global youth and future leaders to work for the sustainable use and conservation of biodiversity for a healthy environment and society.

As of December 2016, GYBN has 115 member organizations, representing a total of 342.000 members from 107 countries worldwide.

Guiding principles
Biodiversity is life; it is crucial to the balance of ecosystems and the survival of all species. 
Despite of this, it continues to be lost at an unprecedented rate. This loss is one the greatest 
challenges of our time and hence, needs to be addressed on all levels.

Vision
Our vision is to transform the world into one that does not experience human-
induced biodiversity loss and where people live in harmony with nature.

Mission
Our mission is to build a global coalition of individuals and youth organizations 
to  halt  the  loss  of  biodiversity  through  mobilising  and  empowering  young  
people whilst raising global awareness on the importance of biodiversity.
Objectives

Global Youth Biodiversity Network

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This department focuses on fostering community involvement and support among young individuals in biodiversity initiatives.

Youth Engagement

This department manages and oversees coordination efforts across multiple regions and levels.

Coordination Operations

This department manages and oversees the operations and activities of various chapters within the organization.

Chapter Coordination

This department manages member relations and support activities.

Membership Administration

This department focuses on fostering international collaboration and advocacy for biodiversity conservation and sustainable practices.

Biodiversity Diplomacy

This department guides the strategic direction and vision of the organization.

Global Youth Biodiversity Network

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Teams

Youth Engagement

Coordination Operations

Chapter Coordination

Membership Administration

Biodiversity Diplomacy

Leadership Council

Offices

Global Youth Biodiversity Network

Org chart

Teams

Youth Engagement

Coordination Operations

Chapter Coordination

Membership Administration

Biodiversity Diplomacy

Leadership Council

Offices

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