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 Impact

33k

Young Climate Leaders Engaged

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Our Goals

Awareness
for
Action

Raising awareness on climate change for youth climate action

From Promise
to
Action

Bridging the gaps between youth and key stakeholders

Knowledge
for Action

Making curated thought leadership and research available for all

Resources towards
Action

Providing resources to scale up youth-led 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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📢 New volunteering opportunity!

UNDP is looking for 2 experienced online volunteers to Support Development of Gender and Climate Finance Digital Sourcebook.

What will you do?
✅ Review and map UNDP and other key climate finance resources
✅ Analyze tools through a youth & gender perspective
✅ Draft content on climate finance mechanisms, funding platforms & strategies
✅ Edit and format content for outreach and launch

Who can apply?
✅ At least 1 year of experience in climate issues or youth action
✅ Strong English writing and research skills
✅ Experience working with international or regional organizations
✅ Background in environmental, social sciences, or gender studies (preferred)

📅 Apply by 29 May 2025
🕒 Weekly commitment: 6–10 hours

🔗 Apply now: https://app.unv.org/opportunities/1784888021260496

#UNVolunteers #ClimateFinance #GenderEquality #YEP_AP #UNDPAsiaPacific

Applications are now open for self-funded attendance at the upcoming Asia Pacific Youth Environment Forum (APYEF), taking place on 26 August 2025 in Nadi, Fiji.

This will be the third regional youth forum, organized by the Children and Youth Major Group (CYMG) to UNEP, with support from UNEP Asia-Pacific, the University of the South Pacific, and the Government of Fiji. The forum will be held in parallel with the Sixth Forum of Ministers and Environment Authorities of Asia Pacific, aligning with the UNEA-7 theme: “Advancing Sustainable Solutions for a Resilient Planet.”

The APYEF continues to provide a platform for young leaders from the Asia-Pacific region to enhance their capacity building and participation in environmental decision-making processes, with a focus on equitable and inclusive engagement across sectors.

Young environmental leaders aged 18–35 from the Asia-Pacific region are encouraged to apply for self-funded participation by completing the application form at the following link: https://tinyurl.com/APYEF2025

The deadline for submissions is 16 May 2025 at 23:59 UTC+7.

Selected delegates will be notified by the end of May, with preference given to those who are available to attend both the APYEF and the Ministerial Forum from 27–29 August 2025.
#YECAP #APYEF

Amplifying the Voices of Youth in Climate Governance

Young people are at the forefront of driving climate action, yet many still face barriers to meaningful participation in climate governance.

Through platforms like the Local Conference of Youth (LCOY), youth developed key climate policies such as Cambodia's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and built momentum ahead of COP29. With COP30 coming up this year and the launch of a new roadmap for youth engagement, it's critical to ensure young voices are integrated into the future of climate governance.

Read the full story here: https://www.yecap-ap.org/post/amplifying-the-voices-of-youth-in-climate-governance

#YouthEmpowerment #ClimateAction #NDC #LCOY #Cambodia #ClimateJustice #ClimateGovernance

8+ billion people

8.7 million species

One home - the only one we have.

This #EarthDay, what steps are you taking to make our planet greener, cleaner, and better for all?

Credit: @undp

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

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YOUTH EMPOWERMENT IN CLIMATE ACTION PLATFORM

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Our Goals

Awareness
for
Action

From Promise
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Action

Knowledge
for Action

Resources towards
Action

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YOUTH EMPOWERMENT IN CLIMATE ACTION PLATFORM

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Our Goals

Awareness for Action

From Promise to Action

Knowledge for Action

Resources towards Action

Events and Important Days

Join Our Community on Social Media

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Awareness
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Action

From Promise
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Action

Knowledge
for Action

Resources towards
Action