REGIONAL WORKING GROUP
MENA
OBJECTIVES:
1
Knowledge & Heritage
- Support youth-led research on land degradation, drought, and climate in MENA.
- Highlight and promote traditional land and water practices across the region.
- Share knowledge through bilingual platforms and regional learning spaces.
2
Regional Engagement
- Connect MENA youth to co-lead local restoration and awareness initiatives.
- Launch regional campaigns that reflect culture, identity, and climate challenges.
- Collaborate with institutions to scale impact across communities.
3
Policy & Representation
- Develop a youth position paper ahead of COP16 and regional Dialogues.
- Provide Arabic-English toolkits to support youth in national policy spaces.
- Advocate for youth seats in UNCCD and Arab environmental platforms.
WHO CAN JOIN?
Persons from MENA who reside in the MENA region, or currently live abroad, with a strong interest in land and environmental issues, and between 18 and 35 years of age.
Ready to engage?
<p>Join the UNCCD Youth Caucus as an individual or an organization and select MENA Working Group when filling in the form!</p>
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