THE YOUTH IN LANDSCAPES INITIATIVE

A vibrant youth-led network of more than 1 million people committed to cultivating positive change for both people and landscapes worldwide.

APPLICATIONS OPEN: 2026 RESTORATION STEWARDS PROGRAM

Are you a young restoration leader (18–35) working to revive forests, oceans, wetlands, drylands or mountains? Apply now for a chance to receive expert mentorship, global visibility, learning opportunities, and €5,000 in project funding!

BECOME A GLFx CHAPTER IN 2026

Are you part of a grassroots, locally-led organization in Africa, Asia, the Pacific, Latin America, or the Caribbean? Apply now to join GLFx and gain access to exclusive funding, training, and global networking opportunities to advance sustainable land use and community resilience.

MEET THE 2025 RESTORATION STEWARDS PROGRAM MENTORS

This year, these 16 mentors with diverse expertise are supporting the 2025 Restoration Stewards, helping them navigate challenges, refine strategies, and scale their projects through intergenerational knowledge sharing.

Calling all young changemakers in Asia aged 18-35! Join us for an unforgettable experience at an amazing camp in April, and be part of our transformational journey!

Take Action

Programs

Be part of workshops, dialogues, contests and other activities.

Newsletter

Subscribe to be the first to know about all the upcoming opportunities.

Landscape Academy

Are you ready for your next learning challenge?

YOUTH HUB

Connect with a diverse and growing global community of youth leaders.

Create community

RESTORATION STEWARD PROGRAM

Follow the stories of the young people leading transformative change

YIL Alumni

Are we already friends? Join the YIL Alumni registry to stay connected.

GLFx CHAPTERS

Join a chapter, create one with your project or community, or share your knowledge with thousands of people online.

Get inspired

GLF Bonn 2020-Youth Daily Show: NO Food Waste

GLF Amazonia 2021-Youth Daily Show: Young Women in Action: Protecting the Rights of People and Nature

GLF Live Discussion: What are youth climate activists’ hopes for the Decade and beyond?

GLF Live Discussion: How are young Africans shaping their continent’s landscapes?

GLF Africa 2021-Youth Daily Show: Decolonizing Restoration: Laying Solid Foundations for #GenerationRestoration

GLF Climate 2021-Youth Daily Show: Beyond borders: Migration and the Climate Crisis

GLF Climate 2021-Youth Daily Show: From Individual to Systemic Change: What’s the Missing Link?

YIL Network

Regional partners