About Us
Who We Are
The Global Youth Caucus on Land and Desertification (UNCCD Youth Caucus) is the formal and dedicated youth engagement mechanism of the United Nations to Combat Desertification (UNCCD).
What We do
The UNCCD Youth Caucus promotes youth engagement in other desertification-related initiatives in the multilateral system. We work on a range of issues at the global, regional, national, and grassroots levels across the pillars and areas of work of UNCCD. Our areas of work include the following:
•KNOWLEDGE: We offer young people a platform that empowers them to take the lead, join, showcase, and share innovative and effective actions addressing the needs of both people and the planet.
•CAPACITY BUILDING: We facilitate activities for young people to enhance their understanding, knowledge, and skills in relation to Land and Desertification, meaningful engagement, and the UN system.
•ACTION: We facilitate the collective participation of young people in official, formal, and informal avenues of policy design, implementation, monitoring, follow-up, and review at all levels.
Mandate and Governance
The UNCCD Youth Caucus received its primary mandates directly from the UNCCD parties upon adoption of the Youth Forum statement at COP14 in New Delhi resolutions.
Structure
The UNCCD Youth Caucus received its primary mandates directly from the UNCCD parties upon adoption of the Youth Forum statement at COP14 in New Delhi resolutions.