UNCCD Youth Caucus announces new global focal points
《荒漠化公约》青年核心小组宣布新的全球协调中心
The UNCCD Youth Caucus has announced the selection of Rico Rau and Tiffany Marcelle as its new Global Focal Points (GFPs), following an open and competitive nomination process.
《荒漠化公约》青年核心小组宣布，经过公开和竞争性的提名程序，选定Rico Rau和Tiffany Marcelle为其新的全球协调人。
The call for nominations was launched on 15 October and closed on 29 October, receiving a total of 45 nominations from youth representatives across all regions. Candidates were assessed against eligibility criteria outlined in the call, including age requirements, demonstrated engagement within the UNCCD process, alignment with the Convention’s mandate, and affiliation with UNCCD-accredited organizations.
提名征集于10月15日启动，10月29日截止，共收到来自所有地区青年代表的45份提名。根据征集中概述的资格标准对候选人进行了评估，包括年龄要求、参与《荒漠化公约》进程的表现、与《公约》任务的一致性以及与《荒漠化公约》认可的组织的联系。
Following this assessment, a short list of candidates who fully met the criteria was identified. In line with the Youth Caucus’ commitment to balanced geographical representation, and considering that the previous Global Focal Points, Ms. Juliet Grace Luwedde represented the Africa region, and Ms. Esha Mitra represented the Asia region — the selection team agreed to appoint:
在评估之后，确定了一份完全符合标准的候选人短名单。根据青年核心小组对均衡地域代表性的承诺，并考虑到先前的全球协调人Juliet Grace Luwedde女士代表非洲区域，Esha Mitra女士代表亚洲区域——甄选小组同意任命：
Tiffany Marcelle (Dominica, Caribbean Youth Environment Network – CYEN), representing the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region
Tiffany Marcelle（多米尼加，加勒比青年环境网络），代表拉丁美洲和加勒比区域
Rico Rau (Germany, Isha Foundation), representing the Europe / WEOG region
Rico Rau（德国，伊莎基金会），代表欧洲/WEOG区域
Both selected candidates demonstrated strong alignment with the UNCCD mandate, active engagement within the UNCCD Youth Caucus, and solid experience working with accredited organizations and international youth processes.
两位被选中的候选人都表现出与《荒漠化公约》的任务密切一致，积极参与《荒漠化公约》青年核心小组，并具有与经认可的组织和国际青年进程合作的丰富经验。
As Global Focal Points, Tiffany Marcelle and Rico Rau will provide overall coordination and strategic guidance for the Youth Caucus, supporting youth representation, strengthening regional coordination, and advancing collective action on land restoration, land degradation, and drought resilience. Global Focal Points are elected by Youth Caucus members and are accountable for ensuring that the mandate of their role is effectively implemented.
作为全球协调人，Tiffany Marcelle和Rico Rau将为青年核心小组提供总体协调和战略指导，支持青年代表，加强区域协调，并推进土地恢复、土地退化和抗旱能力方面的集体行动。全球协调人由青年核心小组成员选举产生，负责确保其作用的任务得到有效执行。
The UNCCD Youth Caucus and the UNCCD Secretariat also expressed its appreciation to the outgoing leadership, Ms. Juliet Grace Luwedde, for her dedicated service and contributions to strengthening the visibility and impact of youth engagement within the UNCCD process. Learn more about the UNCCD Youth Caucus.
《荒漠化公约》青年核心小组和《荒漠化公约》秘书处还对即将离任的领导人Juliet Grace Luwedde女士为加强青年参与《荒漠化公约》进程的能见度和影响所作的奉献和贡献表示赞赏。了解更多关于《荒漠化公约》青年核心小组的信息。
