Young people are already turning that dream into reality across the globe. The Restoration Stewards program works with youth-led restoration projects to build a global restoration movement, mobilize local communities and create pathways to connect, share, learn and act for livelihoods and landscapes.
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The Restoration Stewards program is a youth program rooted in care, landscape leadership, diversity, intersectionality and intergenerational equity. Launched in 2020 by the Global Landscapes Forum and the Youth in Landscapes Initiative, it aims to support the efforts of youth-led teams in holistically restoring their landscapes and seascapes while nurturing biocultural diversity.
The program has four main pillars: funding, learning opportunities, mentorship in collaboration with leading environmental organizations, and spotlighting at global events throughout the year. Restoration Stewards and their teams are supported for one year to further develop their vision, deepen their impact and become ambassadors for restoration at global and local levels.
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Celebrated and recognized by prominent publications, the Restoration Stewards program has been featured in the media, highlighting their youth-led transformative initiatives.
The Restoration Stewards Program is an initiative by the Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) that supports and empowers young environmental leaders working on ecosystem restoration projects worldwide. The program provides mentorship, funding, and networking opportunities to help these young leaders scale their impact and inspire others.
The program is open to young leaders, typically aged 18 to 35, who are actively involved in ecosystem restoration efforts within their communities. Applicants should have an established restoration project with clear objectives and demonstrated impact.
The Restoration Stewards Program supports restoration initiatives across diverse ecosystems, including:
Selected stewards receive:
The program runs for one year, during which the stewards receive continuous mentorship, funding, and engagement opportunities.
Stewards are expected to:
Applicants are evaluated based on their project’s impact, feasibility, and alignment with ecosystem restoration goals. A panel of experts reviews the applications, considering leadership potential, innovation, and community involvement.
The application cycle varies each year. Interested individuals should regularly check the Global Landscapes Forum website and social media channels for announcements regarding application deadlines.
To stay informed about the Restoration Stewards Program, you can:
Past Restoration Stewards are not eligible to reapply but can continue engaging with the GLF community and support new stewards as mentors or ambassadors.
Eirini Sakellari, GLF Youth Program Coordinator e.sakellari@cifor-icraf.org
Anna Bucci, Community & Action Manager a.bucci@cifor-icraf.org
