Motivated by the idea to build a global coalition of young people to fight against the loss of biodiversity, the Global Youth Biodiversity Network was founded by a small group of young people from 13 countries in 2010, and has grown to become a network of 280 member organizations from 140 countries, representing a total of 664,000 young people worldwide.

The Canadian chapter is looking to strengthen and support this network within Canada, and connect youth groups fighting for biodiversity protection to similar groups and organizations globally. We want to be the primary source for sharing and promoting biodiversity events and projects so that Canadians everywhere can get involved in protecting our natural areas. By representing the voice of the national youth, CYBN will ensure this representation through policy proposals submitted to the Canadian Delegation of the upcoming 2020 Biodiversity COP in Beijing.

Are you in a university club, volunteer group, non-profit or non-governmental organization working the conservation of species, habitats, or entire ecosystems? Are you looking for additional outreach, recognition and resources? Get in contact with CYBN to share your stories and missions across Canada and the Global Youth Biodiversity Network so others can see and support your project, while also getting inspiration from like-minded on our page.
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