日本国内活動報告（ IUCN - J ） - インターシップレポート／Activity Report in Japan（ IUCN - J ） - Internship Report
2025年3月24日 11時58分国際自然保護連合日本委員会（ IUCN - J ）
Masters Programs in Geosciences, Degree Programs in Life and Earth Sciences M2
VU THI HANG
【IYCB 2024 – An extraordinary journey at the international Youth Conference on Biodiversity】
It was an extraordinary experience for me to be part of IYCB 2024 – the International Youth Conference on Biodiversity aims to: Empower the voice of global youth of sharing their insights on biodiversity within diverse programs and sectors that will drive t rans formative change through a comprehensive society. The conference, held in August 2024 in Yokohama City, Japan, was a collaboration between the Global Youth Biodiversity Network (GYBN), the Ministry of the Environment of Japan, the City of Yokohama, the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, and the Japan Biodiversity Fund. This opportunity allowed me to meet and learn from the staff at both international organizations and national government offices, with the guidance of IUCN-J’s Teppei Dohke and Ichika Inaba, whose support I sincerely appreciate.
As a volunteer from the University of Tsukuba, alongside Oyuki-san and Yifansan, I gained a deep understanding of how an international conference is organized and how challenges are addressed. Additionally, I participated in discussions with over 100 young people from around the world who gathered at the conference to share experiences and plan actions to support the effective implementation of the Kunming- Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. This was an eye-opening opportunity to learn from diverse perspectives.
This year's IYCB created an inspiring environment enriched with music, art, culture, discussions, and workshops. It empowered young leaders to engage in creative sessions, develop projects, empower their voices, spark innovation, and drive meaningful action toward a sustainable future where we live in harmony with nature. This incredible opportunity has motivated me to stay committed to protecting the environment and our planet. Finally, I would like to thank CPNC for providing me with this invaluable learning
opportunity, and also my two friends for their companionship and mutual support throughout the conference.
Attending at closing ceremony of IYCB 2024 with all staff 撮影 Nadia Putri Rachma Persada (GYBN staff from Indodenisa)