The Pacific Youth Biodiversity Network - GYBN Pacific Chapter - is the Pacific arm of the Global Youth Biodiversity Network. Launched in 2025 with PIRT and SPREP support, it connects young Pacific Islanders driving conservation in their communities, governments and across the regional biodiversity agenda.
Empowering Pacific youth to actively participate in the conservation, protection and sustainable use of the region's biodiversity, ensuring young people's voices, values and leadership shape decisions affecting nature and communities across the Pacific.
To foster inclusive, dynamic and relevant opportunities for Pacific youth to engage in biodiversity conservation through capacity building, representation in regional and global processes, collaborative networks and the Youth Ambassadors Programme.
GYBN Pacific is structured around practical pathways for youth leadership, from learning and peer support to formal representation in regional biodiversity processes.
Training, mentoring and knowledge exchange so young Pacific Islanders can lead effective conservation action at community, national and regional levels.
Explore eventsSupporting youth participation in regional and global biodiversity meetings, consultations and policy processes connected to the Framework for Nature Conservation.
Conference pathwaysConnecting youth groups, PIRT members, working groups, mentors and partner organisations so local biodiversity initiatives can learn from one another.
Meet working groupsA structured pathway for emerging leaders to champion biodiversity priorities, mobilise peers and share Pacific youth perspectives across the conservation community.
Become an ambassadorMembership is free and open to Pacific youth aged 15-35 who are passionate about biodiversity, nature conservation, Indigenous and local knowledge, climate resilience and sustainable development.
Create an account to receive updates, participate in opportunities and connect with youth biodiversity activities across the region.
Create an accountRegister your interest in representing youth perspectives, supporting peer mobilisation and contributing to regional conservation priorities.
Contact the SecretariatClaire Oiire, Pacific Biodiversity Coordinator, supports the GYBN Pacific Chapter with PIRT and SPREP coordination.
Get involved with the Global Youth Biodiversity Network and help shape nature conservation action across the Blue Pacific.
