Supporting forests, people, growth and sustainability: A dynamic opportunity for rural youth
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Youth’s active participation in the forest and farm landscapes cannot be understated. Supporting the provision of decent and attractive green employment opportunities within forest landscapes and the forestry sector, including visions of prosperity, is of utmost importance as it will determine the future [sustainability] of forest landscapes.
In fact, as we witness, at a global level, increasing youth unemployment, rural outmigration and the aging of farmers, the sustainability of rural landscapes are at stake. On the other hand, the forestry sector holds enormous potential to significantly and cost-effectively reduce global emissions, while supporting adaptation, biodiversity and livelihoods. Today, youth play a critical role in this process.
Promoting the generation of green jobs for rural youth in the forestry sector can provide a strong solution for rural development and environment sustainability. Supporting Green Forest Jobs can take place through education, vocational training, policy reform and (rural) youth-engagement and employment strategies but also by supporting rural institutions. This poster highlights that working through, and supporting, Forest and Farm Producer Organizations has been proven to support reforestation and could provide youth with attractive and meaningful livelihood opportunities.