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This informs the public about the Celebrating youth champions in sustainable land management 2023. Details about the Program are given below.

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About Celebrating youth champions in sustainable land management 2023

The UNCCD Land Heroes campaign recognizes and supports young individuals and youth-led/based organizations making positive impacts against desertification, land degradation, and drought.

Through online engagement, we raise awareness, share success stories, and empower youth as change agents in sustainable land management, engaging them in implementing the convention. Building on the success of the inaugural 2020 cohort, the second cohort of Land Heroes continues to inspire and mobilize youth to promote the UNCCD’s objectives.

Program Details

Part of the Land for Life Programme, #LandHeroes showcases youth’s dedication to sustainable land management. These organizations and individuals share transformative journeys through social media, videos, blogs, and our dedicated website, amplifying their contributions and recognizing both young men and women as critical forces for positive change. Join us in celebrating these remarkable land champions.

Categories of Land Heroes

  1. Drought resilience:
    • Early warning systems: Implementing proactive measures to anticipate and respond to drought conditions effectively.
    • Mitigating the effects of drought: Innovative strategies for drought impact mitigation and ensure water availability.
    • Adopting scalable and inclusive approaches: Promoting strategies that can be expanded to larger scales and inclusive of vulnerable populations to enhance drought resilience.
  2. Land restoration:
    • Large-scale land restoration: Leadership in restoring degraded land on a large scale, contributing to ecosystem restoration and biodiversity conservation.
    • Community-level land restoration: Impactful initiatives restoring degraded land at the community level, enhancing livelihoods and resilience.
  3. Inclusivity and equality:
    • Gender equality and women’s empowerment: Initiatives promoting gender equality in land ownership, decision-making, and conservation efforts
    • Social equity: Initiatives promoting poverty eradication, social cohesion, etc.
    • Indigenous knowledge: Amplifying indigenous knowledge and practices, recognizing their vital role in sustainable land management

Benefits for Land Heroes

  • Grant of US$1,000 for top finalists in each category
  • Attendance at high-level UNCCD meetings
  • Publicity and recognition through interviews, media, and social platforms
  • Mentorship for leadership, communication, and project management
  • Opportunities to support UNCCD through advocacy, workshops, and content creation
  • Participation in challenges and innovation forums
  • Coordination with other Land Heroes for workshops and collaborative projects

Eligibility

  • Youth engagement (18-35) in addressing land challenges
  • Role models inspiring peers through dedication
  • Inspirational leadership mobilizing youth for collective responsibility
  • Passionate and dedicated to combating desertification and degradation
  • Vision for change: Clear understanding and innovative strategies
  • Collaboration with stakeholders for effective partnerships
  • Strong communication: Effective online presence to inspire action

Celebrating youth champions in sustainable land management 2023 Application

For those interested in the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification 2023. Open this link to start the application process.

Application Deadline

  • The deadline for receipt of applications is 15 October 2023.

Open this link for more details about the Celebrating youth champions in sustainable land management 2023.

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