UNCCD Youth Caucus

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.

Vision

The UNCCD Youth Caucus aligns itself with the vision of MGCY and seeks to build a world on the collective principles of solidarity, justice, diversity, equity, universality, inclusion, human rights, and the integrity of the planet. We strive for a resilient world where young people and all rights holders in all their diversity are equals in decision making.

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.