YOUTH EMPOWERMENT IN CLIMATE ACTION PLATFORM

YECAP is a safe and inclusive platform for youth to meaningfully engage in climate action

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Our Goals

Awareness
for
Action

Strengthening youth leadership through climate awareness and action

Knowledge
for
Action

Equipping youth with the knowledge and skills they need to take impactful action

Promise
to
Action

Connecting youth with key stakeholders to turn commitments into action

Resources towards
Action

Supporting young changemakers with resources to scale their climate solutions

Our Focus Areas

Youth in Climate Governance

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Green Jobs and Digital Skills

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Inclusive Climate Action

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Our Impact

33k+

Youth Engaged and Empowered in 20+ Asia-Pacific countries

980+

Climate Workshops and Dialogues Organized

150+

Youth-Led Climate Projects Supported

30+

Organizations Partnered for Impact

Indigenous Youth Raise Community Issues on Global Stage

Young climate advocates joining NDC Forum in Samoa

Madang Province, Papua New Guinea, Sumkar District

Youth in NDC 3.0 Asia Forum: Driving Inclusivity towards More Ambitious Climate Action

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Events and Important Days

Thu, Feb 27
Side Event: 12th APFSD: Empowering the Future: Meaningful Inclusion of Children
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Feb 27, 2025, 4:45 PM – 8:00 PM
Wed, Feb 26
Generation Hope Goals: Actions for the SDGs
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Feb 26, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM GMT+7
Generation Hope Goals is a collaborative initiative aimed at engaging young minds and leaders in developing their existing innovative climate action solutions linked to the SDGs under review at the 12th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD): SDGs 3, 5, 8, 14, and 17.
Tue, Feb 25
Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development 2025
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Feb 25, 2025, 8:00 AM GMT+7 – Feb 28, 2025, 5:00 PM GMT+7
Wed, Feb 19
APFSD Youth Forum 2025
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Feb 19, 2025, 8:00 AM GMT+7 – Feb 21, 2025, 5:00 PM GMT+7

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From 7-11 April, young law students from across the Asia-Pacific region participated in a 5-day 2025 YECAP Asia-Pacific Environmental Law Student Training organized by the Asia-Pacific Youth Advisory Group on Environmental and Climate Justice (YAG) under YECAP, IUCN World Commission on Environmental Law Early-Career Specialist Group (ECSG), and the Law Group at Wageningen University, diving deep into international environmental law, climate policy frameworks, and human rights linkages in climate governance.

The young leaders are now equipped with the skills and knowledge to influence climate action policies and play pivotal roles in global climate negotiations. With the support of partner organizations, this training is just the beginning of youth-led solutions in the fight against climate change.

Stay tuned for more opportunities to engage youth in climate governance and policy shaping!
#YECAP #ClimateAction #YouthLeadership #EnvironmentalLaw #ClimatePolicy

Deadline Extended!

UNDP is looking for experienced online volunteers to support the work of Youth Empowerment Portfolio in Asia and the Pacific (YEP-AP) on collect data on Youth Trust & Climate Policy Progress in Asia and the Pacific.

1-2 online volunteers from each country will be selected to do research work in their own country.

Note: For applicants from Vanuatu you can select English only when you apply.

📅 Apply by 27 April 2025, if you fit the criteria!

🔗 Click to apply now: https://app.unv.org/opportunities/1784191190675712

#UNVolunteers #YEP_AP

Read this blog about Miran Danuwar, a 24-year-old changemaker from Madi Municipality, who is quietly leading a revolution in local climate governance. Through policy workshops and impactful amendments, youth like Miran are actively reshaping Nepal’s future—one policy at a time.

🙌 Their message is clear: Youth are not just participants—they are essential partners in decision-making.

📖 Read how Miran and other young leaders are transforming climate policies across Nepal: 🔗https://go.undp.org/3KZ

@undpnepal

📢 New volunteering opportunity!

UNDP is looking for experienced online volunteers from 10 countries across Asia and the Pacific: Philippines, Indonesia, Mongolia, Viet Nam, Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Samoa, Vanuatu and Papua New Guinea to support the work of Youth Empowerment Portfolio in Asia and the Pacific (YEP-AP) on collect data on Youth Trust & Climate Policy Progress in Asia and the Pacific .

1-2 online volunteers from each country will be selected to do research work in their own country.

What will you do?
✅ Research and document youth participation in climate policy
✅ Analyze legal, operational, and financial support for youth engagement
✅ Measure youth trust in climate governance
✅ Compile country-specific reports to inform policy advocacy

Who can apply?
✅ Fluent in English and their national language (e.g. Filipino, Vietnamese, Bengali, Indonesian, Mongolian, Nepali, Urdu, Samoan, Tok Pisin, or Bislama for Vanuatu)
✅ Strong research and reporting skills
✅ Interest in climate policy & youth engagement

For applicants from Vanuatu you can select English only when you apply.

📅 Apply by 10 April 2025, if you fit the criteria!

🔗 More details here: https://app.unv.org/opportunities/1784191190675712

#UNVolunteers #YEP_AP

We are excited to announce that Jake Tabara, youth campaigns officer and member of our Asia-Pacific Youth Advisory Group on Environmental and Climate Justice, has been selected for the 2025 cohort of the Sustainable Ocean Alliance Ocean Leaders Fellowship!

As a fellow, Jake will develop crucial leadership skills in the ocean sector and advocate for youth perspectives at the 2025 Our Ocean Youth Leadership Summit and Our Ocean Conference in South Korea, as well as the UN Ocean Conference in France.

Congratulations, Jake! We look forward to witnessing the impact you will make for the ocean and climate.

#YECAP #OceanLeaders #ClimateAction #YouthEmpowerment

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YOUTH EMPOWERMENT IN CLIMATE ACTION PLATFORM

Our Goals

Awareness
for
Action

Knowledge
for
Action

Promise
to
Action

Resources towards
Action

Our Focus Areas

Youth in Climate Governance

Green Jobs and Digital Skills

Inclusive Climate Action

Our Impact

From Frontlines to Negotiation Tables: Indigenous Youth Raise Community Issues on Global Stage

Rising with the Tide: A Pacific Youth’s Voice in Regional and Global Climate Forums

Youth Rising for Climate Governance in Papua New Guinea

Youth in NDC 3.0 Asia Forum: Driving Inclusivity towards More Ambitious Climate Action

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YOUTH EMPOWERMENT IN CLIMATE ACTION PLATFORM

Our Goals

Awareness for Action

Knowledge for Action

Promise to Action

Resources towards Action

Our Focus Areas

Youth in Climate Governance

Green Jobs and Digital Skills

Inclusive Climate Action

Our Impact

Events and Important Days

Join Our Community on Social Media

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Awareness
for
Action

Knowledge
for
Action

Promise
to
Action

Resources towards
Action