Restoration Stewards Program: Welcoming the 2026 cohort

From mountains and drylands to oceans, forests to wetlands, young people are already restoring the planet, one landscape at a time 🌍 Join us live as the Global Landscapes Forum announces the Restoration Stewards 2026: five young ecosystem champions selected from more than 1,250 applicants worldwide. Now in its sixth year, the Restoration Stewards program, run by the Global Landscapes Forum and the Youth in Landscapes Initiative (YIL), supports young innovators aged 18–35 with mentorship, tailored learning opportunities, grants and a global platform to scale their impact. 🎤 Hear what ecosystem restoration looks like on the ground across regions and learn how youth leadership is shaping the future of land, people and climate. 🌱 Want to learn more about the program? Explore the Restoration Stewards initiative here: https://stewards.globallandscapesforum.org #ActLandscape