To highlight youth leadership in addressing desertification, land degradation, drought, and sustainable rangeland management, the UNCCD Youth Caucus is inviting submissions for the Youth Exhibition at UNCCD COP17.
This call aims to showcase youth-led initiatives, innovations, advocacy campaigns, community projects, and inspiring leadership stories that demonstrate how young people are contributing to land restoration, drought resilience, and the sustainable management of rangelands and pastoral lands.
What You Will Gain:
- Share your initiative, project, campaign, or story on an international platform
- Highlight youth-led solutions addressing desertification, land degradation, and drought
- Showcase your contribution to supporting rangelands, pastoralist communities, and sustainable land management
- Be part of a global space recognizing youth leadership, innovation, impact, and community engagement
Who Can Join:
Young people aged 18 to 35 leading initiatives, projects, or campaigns related to desertification, land degradation, drought, rangelands, or pastoralism
Youth leaders, innovators, advocates, and community actors working on environmental and land-related challenges
Young people with inspiring stories that reflect leadership, impact, innovation, or community engagement in this field
Why Join:
This call offers an opportunity to amplify youth voices and showcase the important role young people play in addressing land and climate-related challenges. By sharing their initiatives and stories, participants can contribute to a global conversation on restoring land, supporting communities, and building a more resilient and sustainable future.
Submission deadline: June 30, 2026.