Life on Land

By: Grecia Barcena and Kazi Zubair Hossain, WOSM Youth Representatives Scouting was born in nature. So much of what we do and learn is about understanding and caring for the world around us, but our planet is reaching the point of no return due to...

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Around the world, Scouts Centres of Excellence for Nature, Environment and Sustainability (SCENES Centres) are working to connect young people to nature, educate people about the effects of climate change on our planet, and inspire Scouts to take...

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The World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM), together with the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS), have been nominated for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize, recognising the outstanding contributions of Scouting and Guiding...

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Wouldn't it be great if the whole world came together just one day to help and give back to others? Thats exactly what #GivingTuesday is all about. It’s a day when everyone comes together to give back in all forms and acts of kindness like gifting...

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Today we are excited to announce a major milestone with the launch of the Earth Tribe - a new initiative for environmental education that will engage young people, both Scouts and non-Scouts, in a global movement for environmental action. The Earth...

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World Scouting today announced the launch of the Earth Tribe, a new educational initiative that unites young people in a global youth movement for environmental action. The new initiative focuses on developing the key competencies needed to enable...

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Hear it from some of our young advocates, as they reflect on the possibility of uniting for environmental action in the same unity we have witnessed during this global pandemic. Co-authored by World Scouting’s Youth Representatives: Grecia Bárcena...

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World Scouting and WWF strengthened their global partnership this week, renewing a joint commitment to inspire and mobilize even more young people to take action towards the preservation and restoration of nature. Through the partnership, World...

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With its vibrantly colorful interior, the Better World tent is an interactive exhibition of World Scouting’s programmes at the 24th World Scout Jamboree. The educational space helps young people understand their contribution in creating a better...

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West Virginia, USA, 25 July 2019 – World Scouting is launching its new Panda Badge today at the 24th World Scout Jamboree in partnership with WWF. The new badge aims to raise awareness among Scouts and inspire action on nature and the environment in...

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