Florent Kaiser is a young professional in international forest development who has spent the last 8 years in various regions of the world learning and working in different forest development initiatives and youth groups. Amongst other tasks, Florent has presided the International Forestry Students’ Association (IFSA) and to date continues to create opportunities to give […]

Amidst a changing climate, deforestation due to conversion of lands into various uses contributes to almost 17-20% of greenhouse gas emissions. One way or another, we all are part of the problem, however, at the Global Landscape Forum in Lima, we’re turning the tables by being part of the solution. We want to hear your thoughts […]

Claudio Castro will be pitching an idea or recommendation at the youth session on the GLF theme ‘forests, agriculture, mountains and land use in the new climate regime’. Learn more about the GLF youth session here! If you will be attending COP20 in Lima, build you professional skills and knowledge by attending the youth masterclasses. I grew up in Costa Rica, a small […]

At the Global Landscapes Forum’s Youth Session, Ivonne Lobos Alva and Ayesha Constable will be facilitating a discussion on “landscapes and the Post-2015 Agenda.” Global youth are key stakeholders and future leaders of society, and they need to be given the platform and to actively take the opportunity to set up the agenda for the […]

Consumers around the world are expressing high expectations for the quality of products they consume. More than at any other point in history, we prefer goods produced in an ethical and environmentally-friendly fashion. Young people are increasingly likely to consider the “social and environmental ethics of brands”.  While consumers demand these standards, actual implementation of […]

At the Global Landscapes Forum’s Youth Session, Laura Schuijers and Raquel Rosenberg will be facilitating a discussion on “implementation of integrated landscapes approaches.” So, what is meant by an integrated landscapes approach?  In our view, “integration” needs to target different groups of stakeholders, as well as different environmental, agricultural and development sectors.  We’d love to […]