{"id":15264,"date":"2016-10-18T09:31:02","date_gmt":"2016-10-18T09:31:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/archive.globallandscapesforum.org\/glf-marrakesh\/?page_id=15264"},"modified":"2016-10-18T09:31:02","modified_gmt":"2016-10-18T09:31:02","slug":"mentoring-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/archive.globallandscapesforum.org\/glf-marrakesh\/de\/youth-in-landscapes-initiative\/mentoring-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Mentoring program"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"mentoring<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

„The mentoring program was the best part of GLF for me! \u00a0I found this experience amazing…I could be more self confident about knowing professionals related to my work.“\u00a0<\/strong>
\n<\/span><\/i>Youth Mentee, GLF 2014<\/span><\/p>\n

Over 600 young people\u00a0(defined as 18 – 30 years old) attended this year\u2019s GLF. This means that almost one in every five delegates was\u00a0a student or young professional, just starting out in their career.<\/span><\/p>\n

For many of these youth, the GLF was\u00a0their first international conference – a new and daunting experience! As many young people find it challenging to navigate the complexity of topics, to speak up in discussions, or to network with senior professionals, we organized the<\/span>\u00a0Youth in Landscapes Mentoring Program.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is the Youth in Landscapes mentoring program?<\/b><\/h3>\n

This program – which built upon the success of a pilot mentoring initiative launched at the GLF in Lima in 2014 – aimed to boost the the leadership and networking skills of youth within landscapes sectors, and to deepen their understanding of landscape issues and approaches.<\/span><\/p>\n

Following an extensive application and selection process, 22\u00a0young people from 17 countries were\u00a0partnered with senior professionals from business, government, NGOs and research institutions, working across diverse fields such as REDD+, sustainable supply chains, forest management and development and more. <\/span><\/p>\n

These mentors helped guide their young mentees throughout the GLF and\u00a0facilitated networking, and understanding of presented topics, themes, and forums. And, in turn, the mentees had\u00a0the opportunity to share their own knowledge, experiences and insights.<\/span><\/p>\n

Read more about the program in Sarah Dickson-Hoyle’s blog: Building supportive intergenerational relationships<\/a><\/p>\n

„Mentoring and coaching is a two-way street. I believed I could learn and be inspired by my mentee as much as I could do that for them. There are really impressive youth out there that can provide sparks and energy for all of us!“<\/strong>
\n<\/span><\/i>Professional Mentor, GLF 2014<\/span><\/p>\n

Beyond the GLF<\/b><\/h3>\n

Mentoring won\u2019t stop in Paris! Six of our mentoring pairs took\u00a0part in a \u2018design sprint\u2019 workshop on Saturday, 5 December, and developed\u00a0a pilot long-term mentoring program.\u00a0<\/span>Over the next 6-12 months, these inspiring pairs are expected to\u00a0continue their mentoring relationship; exchanging knowledge, building networks, and sharing their journeys of professional development.<\/p>\n

More information\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

Contact the Youth in Landscapes Mentoring Program coordinator, Sarah Dickson-Hoyle <\/a>and the GLF youth activities coordinator,\u00a0Michelle Kovacevic<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"„The mentoring program was the best part of GLF for me! \u00a0I found this experience amazing…I could be more self confident about knowing professionals related to my work.“\u00a0 Youth Mentee, GLF 2014 Over 600 young people\u00a0(defined as 18 – 30 years old) attended this year\u2019s GLF. This means that almost one in every five delegates […]","protected":false},"author":1875,"featured_media":0,"parent":13772,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/template-youth-single-page-2015.php","meta":{"_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n