International Youth Conference on Biodiversity Yokohama 2024 (IYCB)

The International Youth Conference on Biodiversity aims to create a transformative path toward the 2050 Vision for Biodiversity, "Coexistence with Nature," and to contribute to the effective practice of the Kunming Montreal Biodiversity Framework (external site) through youth and its partners. The Action Plan for achieving the World Targets considered at the Youth Conference was shared at the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP16) held in Colombia in October 2024.
In addition, at the venue adjacent to the closing session held on the last day of the conference, the Yokohama Biodiversity Festival, an event where you can enjoy learning about biodiversity, was held as a side event.

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• Meeting name: International Youth Conference on Biodiversity, Yokohama 2024 (IYCB)
• Date and time: From Sunday, August 25, 2024 (Reiwa 6) to Saturday, August 31
• Location: Former Dai-ichi Bank Yokohama Branch, Pacifico-yokohama North, Kamigo Mori no Ie, etc.
• Participant: Youth (18-35 years old) 126 people from 83 countries
• Host: Global Youth Biodiversity Network (Global Youth Biodiversity Network)
• Co-sponsored by: United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity, Ministry of the Environment, Yokohama City
• Sponsorship: AEON Environmental Foundation, 2030 Biodiversity Framework Japan Conference (J-GBF), Japan Committee for the Protection of Nature (IUCN-J), SoftBank Corp.

By walking rallying points related to decarbonization and biodiversity in the Minato Mirai 21 district, we enjoyed learning about environmental symbiosis in urban areas.

I experienced Japanese culture and learned Japanese traditional architecture that leads to the SDGs.

Through the experience of disaster prevention education in Japan, which is a major earthquake country, I learned that disaster prevention and biodiversity are closely related.

Through hands-on learning at the Cup Noodle Museum, I learned about food diversity and sustainable initiatives.

• Date and time: From 17:30 to 20:00 on Saturday, August 31, 2024 (Reiwa 6)
• Venue: Former Dai-ichi Bank Yokohama Branch
• Participant: Youth Conference participants and related parties

After all the programs of the Youth Conference, a fairwell party was held hosted by the host city of Yokohama. Participants enjoyed ninja shows and meals, enjoyed doll scooping and shooting at stalls, and experienced Japanese festival culture.

The Global Biodiversity Youth Network (GYBN) (external site) is an international platform that coordinates youth participation in the Convention on Biological Diversity. We are committed to activities that take into account youth perspectives and positions during the decision-making process. Since its establishment in 2010 in the wake of the 10th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP10) held in Japan, it has grown into a network consisting of 172 countries, more than 700 youth organizations, 60 national branches, and 3 regional branches.

The United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) (external site) is a United Nations agency that manages the Convention on Biological Diversity.