TOHFA Youth for Land & Climate Action

Youth for Land & Climate Action

Empowering the Next Generation to Restore Land, Life, and Livelihoods

 Overview

The TOHFA Youth for Land & Climate Action Programme engages young people as environmental leaders and change-makers who contribute directly to the goals of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). Through hands-on learning, community projects, and advocacy, youth gain the skills to restore degraded land, build climate resilience, and promote sustainable practices in their communities. 

 Objectives

• Empower youth to participate in land restoration, reforestation, and soil conservation. 
• Educate young people about desertification, drought, and sustainable land management. 
• Engage youth in innovative climate action and waste minimisation projects. 
• Encourage leadership in local, national, and global environmental advocacy. 

 Core Activities

1. Youth Green Leaders Training
   • Interactive workshops on land degradation, climate adaptation, and biodiversity. 
   • Field visits to restoration sites and sustainable farms. 
   • Mentorship by environmental experts and local farmers. 
2. Community Action Projects
   • Youth-led reforestation drives and eco-gardening projects. 
   • Awareness campaigns on drought resilience and climate-smart agriculture. 
   • “Adopt-a-Tree” and “Grow Green Schools” initiatives. 
3. Innovation for the Planet
   • Climate-tech and green entrepreneurship challenges. 
   • Promoting local innovations in recycling, soil health, and sustainable irrigation. 
4. Global Voices, Local Action
   • Youth participation in UNCCD-aligned forums, SDG dialogues, and Earth Day campaigns. 
   • Exchange programmes between New Zealand and Pakistan to share traditional ecological knowledge and new sustainability practices. 

 Expected Outcomes

• Increased youth participation in Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) goals. 
• Strengthened community awareness about climate resilience and desertification prevention. 
• Empowered youth leaders advocating for sustainable land management and environmental justice. 
• Creation of a new generation of eco-ambassadors driving long-term change. 

 Alignment with UNCCD & SDGs

The TOHFA Youth Programme contributes to: 

• UNCCD Strategic Framework 2018–2030: promoting land-based solutions for sustainable development. 
• SDG 13 – Climate Action 
• SDG 15 – Life on Land 
• SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals 

 Join the Movement

Be part of TOHFA’s Youth for Land & Climate Action network.
Together, we can restore the Earth — one young leader, one tree, and one community at a time.