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Our goal is to empower youth to design "nature-positive" communities where coastal restoration and wildlife health are the foundations of regional resilience. Rooted in the rich soil of our heritage and driven by the urgency of the climate crisis, our work for World Wildlife Day 2026 reclaims the narrative of Cambodian conservation. We believe that protecting our wildlife is an act of preserving our identity. As youth leaders, we bridge the gap between local ecological wisdom and international climate standards, demonstrating that the protection of Cambodia's 'Blue Carbon' sinks is a vital contribution to the global fight for a cooler, greener planet.

Resulting from an immersive study of the Kampot wetlands, this landmark project represents the first youth-driven collaboration between the Future Climate Heroes and The Verdant Botany. By synthesising technical expertise with local ecological knowledge, the initiative addresses the intersection of cultural heritage and environmental stewardship through two core pillars:

1. The Heritage Narrative (Visual Advocacy) An educational poster, "Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Conserving Health, Heritage, and Livelihoods," which highlights the coastline as a "living pharmacy" essential to both cultural identity and economic stability.

2. Digital Masterclass (Capacity Building): A session titled "Biodiverse Urbanism: Wildlife Health & Eco-Tourism as a Shield Against the Illegal Trade." It focuses on youth-led community engagement and sustainable eco-tourism as powerful economic alternatives to the illegal wildlife trade (1st March 1-2 PM).

In celebration of World Wildlife Day 2025, SD11 Youth Community is proud to announce the launch of our flagship initiative, 'Youth Urban Ecosystems.' This program will empower youth collaboration at local, national, regional, and global levels to build, preserve and strengthen sustainable urban ecosystems. This initiative will specifically focus on fauna and flora enrichment within cities, urban forests, and green implementation spearheaded by youth. Building on our participation in the World Wildlife Day Regional Youth Symposium 2025 and our panel discussion, “Building Healthier Urban Communities through Green and Public Spaces,” at the Phnom Penh Houseplant Festival on March 1st and 2nd respectively, we are prioritising this project as a key initiative. To further engage youth, we will launch a “7-day campaign”, beginning today, to share seven youth perspectives on their role in protecting and promoting urban ecosystems.

From March 3rd to 10th, 2024, we will be highlighting various topics related to wildlife conservation on our Facebook and Instagram pages. Through this online campaign, we expect to reach at least 200 Cambodian and Southeast Asian youths with 5,000 social media engagements.