The involvement of youth in the UN Decade and #GenerationRestoration movement is critically important, not only for the sustainability of restoration initiatives beyond 2030 but also for promoting intergenerational equity. During the UN Decade, the Children and Youth Major Group (CYMG) to UNEP and UN Decade lead agencies  (UNEP and FAO) will facilitate the engagement of youth advocates, youth-led restoration initiatives, and a wide range of formal and informal youth groups. The Youth Task Force is co-chaired by representatives of CYMG and FAO as well as a democratically elected third co-chair.

Meet the 2025 – 2027 UN Decade of Restoration Youth Task Force

 

Co-Chairs

Phebe Fidge, Australia

Phebe is a marine ecologist passionate about repairing nature and mitigating the effects of climate change. She holds an Honours degree in ecology and conservation biology from the University of Queensland. Phebe works for the RMIT Centre for Nature Positive Solutions and is a thematic focal point for Nature & Ecosystems within the Children and Youth Major Group to UNEP.

Shamiso Mucha, Zimbabwe

Shamiso is a Climate Policy Analyst & Negotiator for Zimbabwe under the UNFCCC.  She founded Green Canopy Enviro-care which promotes a green transition through sustainable restoration of the environment. She holds a MSc degree in Population Studies & as a researcher has authored works published under the UNFCCC.

Karen Salazar, Costa Rica

Karen is part of Young Professionals for Agricultural Devolvement (YPARD). She has a background in Nutrition and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Global Development. She is passionate about increasing youth participation in shaping global food policies. Her experience is in the field of Nutrition and Food Security in rural communities internationally, from water access and sanitation to indigenous diets.

Youth Task Force Members

Sub-Committees

Events and Capacity Building (Subcommittee Lead: Tobias Memusi, Kenya)

This subcommittee will equip youth with the skills and knowledge they need to understand and take action on ecosystem restoration through the sharing of resources, tools, and best practices.

Financial (Subcommittee Lead: Natalie Pramuk, UK)

This subcommittee will mobilize resources to facilitate youth participation in UN Decade activities through partnerships and grant funding.

Communications (Subcommittee Lead: Battsegseg Banzragch, Mongolia)

This committee will coordinate the #GenerationRestoration campaign, present task force policy positions, and undertake broader community engagement.

Projects (Subcommittee Lead: Daniel Momoh Conteh, Sierra Leone)

The Projects Sub Committee will design, plan and execute programmes and initiatives sanctioned by the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.

Policy (Subcommittee Lead: Alejandra Duarte Guardia, Peru)

The preparation and coordination of youth inputs for position papers, policy papers or other written outputs relevant to the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration will be led by this subcommittee.