The #GenerationRestoration Youth Hub is a diverse and growing global community bringing together youth leaders and practitioners across different fields and industries, in support of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. The Youth Hub is co-convened by 1t.org – at the World Economic Forum and Global Landscapes Forum – Youth in Landscapes Initiative.
Youth Hub Overview
Our Mission
The Youth Hub fosters collaboration, shared action and learning to help accelerate the global youth-led restoration movement. Our vision is that young people are meaningfully engaged in ecosystem restoration efforts both on the ground and at the policy level.
Meet the young leaders who are driving action on nature and climate who attended Davos this year
Nature & Climate Engagement Series
The Youth Hub is codesigning a Nature & Climate programme that covers topical questions encountered by youth leaders on their journey to understand how to make real impact in the face of climate change and nature loss.
The programme is open to all the youth climate activists, ecopreneurs and leaders who are members of the Youth Hub, as well as the World Economic Forum Global Shapers community.
Climate Youth Negotiators Programme
1t.org supports the Youth Negotiators Academy, that through its first programme the Climate Youth Negotiators Programme, a global intergenerational programme, is redressing the systemic inequality of youth representation and leadership in multilateral negotiations and decision-making.
The programme is co-founded by four #GenerationRestoration Youth Hub members and is supported by a wide range of global stakeholders.
Youth Challenge Winners
In 2021, 1t.org ran the UpLink #GenerationRestoration Youth Challenge, a global call for youth-led solutions to conserve and restore ecosystems in support of one of humanity’s greatest challenges — climate change.
The solutions address a range of ecosystem challenges, including deforestation and forest degradation and decline in pollinators, and the lack of conservation training and opportunities for young people to become equipped with the tools to protect nature.
Climate Leaders Programme
In partnership with Goodwall, 1t.org contributed to the #ClimateLeaders program gathered the voices of youth around the world and brought them to 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) to influence the debate on climate change.
The best ideas in the fields such as finance, science, technology, or education were showcased at the in Sharm-El-Sheik, helping turn ideas into action.
The project was supported by UNICEF, YOMA, Generation Unlimited, Friends of Bata, JA Worldwide, and 1t.org, an initiative of the World Economic Forum.
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Youth Advisory Members
Youth Advisory Members
Meet the members of the Youth Hub for #GenerationRestoration, a growing and diverse community of almost 100 youth leaders and organizations.
Gabriela Gavarrete
Rita Lousa
Hej! I’m Rita Lousa, a graduate in Corporate Innovation (MSc) and Design (MA), working as Corporate Affairs Manager at Tetra Pak, and outgoing Curator at Global Shapers Malmö.
I am experienced in working with Design Thinking and Service Innovation in medium-large corporations, from a wide range of industries, having previously worked with Subnero (Transportation, Robotics), Sonae - Worten (Retail leader), Bonnier News (Media), Merck (Healthcare, Life Sciences), Tetra Pak (Engineering, Food and Packaging).
My main focus is to learn and build a strong network, having a special interest in the Future of Food, Sustainability, Change Management, Development of a Learning Culture, Open Innovation, Circular Economy, and Design Workshops Facilitation.
Through GS Malmö and my role at Tetra Pak, I aim to use my unique creativity to foster fairness and innovate for global impact.
Avidace Theophil
Outside GSC:
Before graduating from University, my plan was to lead, intern, part-time, and volunteer with/in;
- Uni based organisation/clubs
- NGOs & CSOs (with both local & international)
- Corporate Companies (Big & Small)
- Government Institution
I DID. Took lessons with me.
After graduating I wanted to spend very few years working to prove my concept of talent matching. Now more than ever, I believe I am ready to start this new phase of my career. WANT TO LEARN MORE? - Reach out.
As a Global Shaper:
I joined in 2019 with the passion of contributing to #ShapingDar - After 3 months, I was made the Hub's Admin Officer and then after became the first IO after starting the role. In July 2020, I became the Vice Curator and now currently serving as a Curator. As the Hub Curator, I have a team that is committed to creating high-impact projects, supports one another even outside the Hub, and constantly creates a safe space for personal and professional growth. I am forever indebted for being their curator.
I believe in learning faster, growing faster, and that we can be anything we want to be if we keep pushing.