International Day for Biological Diversity is observed on May 22 under the theme ‘we’re part of the solution.’ A network of youth groups is informing policymakers that young people are tired of the same old rhetoric and platitudes. Mountains and vegetation of the Mabouya Valley, Saint Lucia. The Convention on Biological Diversity is reminding the world that ‘solutions are in nature’ and biodiversity provides the answer to several sustainable development challenges. Credit: Alison Kentish/IPS The Global Youth Biodiversity Network (GYBN) has put leaders and policymakers on notice that they are not willing to listen to the same conversations, suggestions and unmet promises, as the world faces a biodiversity crisis.