1. Intergenerational Partnership for Sustainability (IPS) Biozid Jessorey, Melanie Zurba IUCN-IPS Task Force

2. Goal and Scope The central goal of Intergenerational Partnership for Sustainability (IPS) is to contribute to enhancing current and emerging leadership - especially within and through the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) - to help address complex global challenges, especially climate change, biodiversity loss, poverty, and gender inequity. IPS is a model of collaboration based on “respect and care for the community of life,” the Earth, and future generations. It consists of exchange of experiences and new ideas, collaboration, and action between women and men of different generations and cultures, working toward the common vision of a "just, sustainable, and peaceful world" (Earth Charter, 2000 and IUCN Resolution 4.098). 2

3. Value-Added The benefits of engaging in intergenerational partnership include: improved communication and understanding between different generations sustaining the values in society, while allowing flexibility for change enhanced sustainability decision-making improved intergenerational equity better outcomes on sustainability projects Furthermore, our Buddy Experiment showed that participants valued the new inspiration, ideas, and cross-cultural understanding; capacity building, skills development, and increased confidence; and work on a joint project that they gained from the experience. 3

4. Modalities 1.Intergenerational partnership takes on many forms, including: pairs of individuals from different generations in a "buddy" relationship, whether in civil society, academia, business, or government 2.Supporting young people to engage in pertinent scholarship and providing a platform for disseminating and applying their research 3.Young people interning in NGOs, governments, businesses 4.Young people being included in NGO and/or country delegations in global governance processes for sustainability 4

5. Modalities… 5. Youth organizations consulting and working in collaboration with seniors on projects, programs, etc. 6. Networks / organizations from different generations co-managing sustainable development and peace building projects 7. Local and indigenous communities in which exchange and learning is encouraged and practiced between generations 8. Parents and children living intergenerational partnership within and through their family 5

6. IPS Task Force Co-Conveners Arch Rastogi, Canada / India Catie Burlando, Italy / Canada Dominic Stucker, United States / Germany Grace Mwaura, Kenya / United Kingdom Melanie Zurba, Canada Rebecca Koss, Australia Shalini Dhyani, India 6

7. IUCN World Conservation Congress, Barcelona, Spain, 5-15 October 2008 Dominic, Biozid, Douglas and few other youth dream to build youth network in IUCN, start working for intergenerational partnership… 7

8. Governance Resolution 008 on Increasing Youth Engagement and Intergenerational Partnership Across and Through the Union, which was synthesized by the Task Force from five draft Motions, sponsored by the UN-mandated University for Peace, Development Alternatives, the Jeju Bureau of Environment, and co-sponsored by more than 30 other Member Organizations, was strengthened and adopted in the Members Assembly, in addition to complimentary Resolution 101 on the Child's Right to Connect with Nature and a Healthy Environment Published report on survey of over 250 people from across Commissions and Regions on the draft IUCN Program, 2013-2016, with a special emphasis on youth engagement and intergenerational partnership With in a short time since Congress, Commission Chairs have taken steps toward appointing young people to their Steering Committees Participation and Awards The participation of young people in Congress was greatly enhanced by the CEESP Youth Networks's success in securing IDRC funding to bring 7 young professionals and community leaders to Jeju: Melanie Zurba of Canada, Daniela Barguil Gallardo of Costa Rica, Biozid Jessorey of Bangladesh, Eduardo Jr. Arenas of Mexico, Elaine Hsiao of the United States, Caroline Seagle of the United States, and Gilberto Naranjo of Costa Rica. 6-15 September Jeju Island, Republic of Korea Congress and achievements 8

9. IUCN WCC, Jeju, Korea, 6-15 September 2012 Pictures 9

10. IUCN WCC, Jeju, Korea, 6-15 September 2012 Pictures 10

11. IUCN WCC, Jeju, Korea, 6-15 September 2012 Pictures 11

12. IUCN WCC, Jeju, Korea, 6-15 September 2012 Video Youth Voices at the Nature Olympics, IUCN Congress 2012 https://goo.gl/GV3VRT 12

13. IUCN WCC, Jeju, Korea, 6-15 September 2012 Publication Community Voices Compiled and edited by Melanie Zurba, IUCN-CEESP https://goo.gl/6YVcL5 13

14. 6 Commissions, 6 Young Professional Networks Commission on Education and Communication CEC Young Professionals Commission on Ecosystem Management CEM Young Professionals Network (YPN) Commission on Environmental, Economic and Social Policy CEESP Emerging Leaders Network The Species Survival Commission SSC Young Professionals World Commission on Environmental Law CEL Young Professionals Group World Commission on Protected Areas WCPA Young Professionals (YP) Group 14

15. Commission on Education and Communication CEC Young Professionals Network Young professionals 35 and younger - students, practitioners, professionals, and indigenous persons, etc, who are contributing in meaningful ways to the implementation of the Commission Mandate and IUCN Mission. We bring a range of relevant expertise, knowledge, skills, and networks to the Commission. Our Vision, Mission, and Goal Our vision is a community of sustainability leaders of different generations, geographies, and genders learning and working together within and through IUCN for a just, sustainable, and a peaceful world. Our mission is to foster intergenerational partnership between established and emerging leaders to contribute in meaningful ways to the work of the CEC and the Union. Our goal is to increase proactive and meaningful participation of emerging conservation and sustainability leaders in the work of the CEC and other Commissions. https://web.facebook.com/groups/ypltnetworking/members/ Or mail to Jean Paul Brice Affana The network is supported by the Young Professionals Leadership Team. 15

16. Commission on Education and Communication CEC Young Professionals Network Working Groups (2013-2016) CEC Steering Committee member, Grace Mwaura, Special Advisor on Intergenerational Partnership, Dominic Stucker Co-Conveners of the YPLT, Tushita Mukherjee and Jean Paul Brice Affana Media & Communications, Kennedy, Mbeva,Josh Partnerships & Collaboration, Convener: James Lewis, Biozid Jessorey Projects, Douglas Williamson Events, Sarah Dalrymple Resource Mobilization, Biozid Jessorey Learning for Change and Capacity Building, Mahbub Hasan Policy Engagement, Biozid Jessorey, Sarah Dalrymple Young Professionals Membership, Regine Weckauf, https://web.facebook.com/groups/ypltnetworking/members Working Groups (2008-2012) Special Advisor on Intergenerational Partnership, Dominic Stucker Capacity Building and Strategic Events for YPs, Biozid– Convener, Abdallah, Alvin, Bridgette, Chittaranajan, Fidelis, Jiban, Julie, Gillian, Mahbub H, Metia, Regine, Tania, Yusuf YP Membership, Regine– Convener, John, Kadri, Lisa, Yvonne Networking and Communication among YPs, Abdallah– Convener, Eoghan, Ivana, Philipp, Sarah, Yvonne Integration of YPs into CEC Projects, Douglas - Co-convener, Ingrid - Co-convener, Adriana, Ivana, Mahbub M.,Metia, Omar, Pranab, Yusuf Initiatives with other Commissions, IUCN Council, and Secretariat, Lisa– Convener, Adriana, Alvin, Biozid, Courtney, Eoghan, Esther, Georgina, Jiban, Mahbub, Pranab, Sarah, Tania 16

17. CEESP Emerging Leaders Network The Nga Wawata o nga Rangatahi o te Ao – Global Youth Network was formalized at the Sharing Power Conference, held in Whakatane, New Zealand in January 2011 to encourage discussion of issues of shared concern regarding sustainable development and the future. Since then, CEESP Youth members have actively participated in a number of events, most significantly at the 2012 World Conservation Congress in Jeju, Korea and the 2014 World Parks Congress in Sydney, Australia. We are thus building on the momentum created since 2011 to continue the development of a global youth network together with other IUCN Commission Young Professional Groups, and foster greater opportunities for intergenerational partnerships within CEESP and the IUCN. Our Vision, Mission and Objectives Our vision is an intergenerational community of leaders who learn and work together within and through IUCN, for a just, sustainable and peaceful world. Our mission is to contribute to CEESP's work program and priority areas through intergenerational partnerships between established and emerging leaders and CEESP thematic and regional groups. Our goals for 2013-2016 are to recognize and support emerging leaders in the structures, policies and activities of CEESP; promote the involvement of youth in the development of CEESP policy and policy-making; and foster cross-commission collaboration and participation on CEESP four priority areas. http://www.facebook.com/#%21/groups/222390337799580/ Or mail to Catie Burlando The CEESP Emerging Leaders Network is supported by the Youth Leadership Team Commission on Environmental, Economic and Social Policy CEESP Emerging Leaders Network 17

18. Working Groups (2013-2016) Working Group 1, Integration: Catie Burlando, Elaine Hsiao Working Group 2, Participation: Elaine Hsiao, Daniela Barguil Gallardo Working Group 3, Dissemination: Daniela Barguil Gallardo, Omer Aijazi Working Groups (2012-2013) WG1: Contribute youth and intergenerational perspectives and experiences to the Human Dependency on Nature framework (HDN) and the new conservation ethic WG2: Integration and intergenerational partnership approaches WG3: Participation within CEESP themes WG4: Dissemination WG5: Create policy spaces for youth and intergenerational partnership voices in marine areas, and contribute to the new conservation ethic and HDN framework WG6: Contribute to discussions on nature-based solutions WG7: Contribute to the Natural Resource Governance Framework Commission on Environmental, Economic and Social Policy CEESP Emerging Leaders Network 18

19. WCPA Young Professionals (YP) Group WCPA YPs are full members of the Commission, who are 35 or under. They have been engaged in practical work in the protected area field for at least 3 years and have demonstrated the ability and desire to be involved in protected area activities at the global level.. Our Vision, Mission, and Goal Our vision is a community of protected area leaders of different generations, geographies, and genders learning and working together within and through IUCN. Our mission is to foster intergenerational partnership between established and emerging protected area leaders to contribute in meaningful ways to the work of WCPA and the broader IUCN. Our goal for 2013 – 2016 is to increase proactive and meaningful participation of emerging protected area leaders in the work of WCPA. For more information, contact Sudeep Jana Elaine Hsiao World Commission on Protected Areas WCPA Young Professionals (YP) Group 19

20. CEM Young Professionals Network (YPN) The Young Professionals Network (YPN) of CEM is a voluntary group of young professionals associated with ecosystem management. All members of the YPN are already members of CEM and are under 35 years of age. Our Vision, Mission and Goal Our vision is an intergenerational community of leaders who learn and work together within and through IUCN, for a world where ecosystems are managed in such a way as to sustainably provide their products and services to nature and mankind. Intergenerational exchange, learning, and collaboration are integral parts of how IUCN delivers its vision of "a just world that values and conserves nature." Our mission is to contribute to the CEM-EMP work program through the YPN and IUCN’s intergenerational partnership for sustainability. Moreover the YPN should engage in collaborations with the CEM thematic groups and regions and other partners where possible. Our goal for the CEM-YPN is to increase proactive and meaningful participation of emerging young leaders and professionals in the priority areas of ecosystem management in conserving and restoring nature, developing capacity, and ensuring the future quality of nature based management of natural resources. Contact Learn more about getting involved with the CEM YP Network from: Co-Lead, Shalini Dhyani Co-Lead, Siddiqur Rahman CEM Member Liaison, Pat Hawes Commission on Ecosystem Management CEM Young Professionals Network (YPN) 20

21. CEL Young Professionals Group The Young Professionals Group of the IUCN Commission on Environmental Law's mission is to provide a platform for environmental lawyers 35 and under to discuss important issues related to environmental law and to promote collaboration. http://celgroupofyoungprofessionals.blogspot.com/ Number of current members 25 In case you are interested on joining the CEL YP Group or interested in obtaining further information, contact: Bruno Monteferri, Peru Chair of the CEL YP Group World Commission on Environmental Law CEL Young Professionals Group 21

22. SSC Young Professionals SSC Task Force on Youth Engagement and Intergenerational Working The Species Survival Commission and Global Species Program have established a Task Force on Youth Engagement and Intergenerational Working. To get involved, please join the facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/276724175685589/ Follow us on Twitter #IUCNSpeciesYP. Contact Learn more about getting involved from: Sarah Dalrymple Usama Ghazali The Species Survival Commission SSC Young Professionals 22

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24. Thanks for your time and attention. biozid.jessorey@hotmail.com melzurba@gmail.com