A Pacific-led, youth-driven movement for biodiversity
Vision
The Pacific Youth Biodiversity Network — a GYBN Pacific Chapter — is the Pacific arm of the Global Youth Biodiversity Network. Launched in 2024 with SPREP and PIRT support, it connects young Pacific Islanders driving biodiversity action.
Mission
Bring young Pacific voices into national + regional biodiversity work — and equip them with skills, mentorship and opportunities to shape Pacific conservation.
Four interlinked programme streams
Capacity-building
Workshops on biodiversity policy, GBF implementation, and Pacific environmental law for youth across 22 PICTs.
Youth representation
Pacific youth seats at PIRT working groups, Conference, and SPREP environment ministers' meetings.
Collaborative networks
Connections with regional youth orgs (PYC, MIYV) and global networks (CYEN, GYBN).
Youth Ambassadors Programme
2-year cohort programme placing 16 Pacific Youth Ambassadors with PIRT member organisations.
Pacific youth in action
GYBN Pacific Chapter launched
Pacific youth lead biodiversity action — first regional chapter convened in Suva.
Pacific youth take the floor at CBD COP-16
Cali, Colombia — Pacific Youth delegation joined the GBF implementation summit.
Youth thesis confirmed for the 11th Pacific Islands Conference
Noumea 2026 — A dedicated youth track at the conference programme.
Two ways to step into Pacific biodiversity work
Join GYBN Pacific
Sign up to the network — events, working group invitations, and the youth biodiversity newsletter.
Join the network →Become a Youth Ambassador
The Youth Ambassadors Programme places 16 Pacific Youth Ambassadors with PIRT member organisations for a 2-year cohort.
Apply for the cohort →