YECAP Reached New Milestone for Meaningful Youth Engagement in NDCs across Pacific Island Countries
YECAP hosted a successful workshop on Meaningful Youth Engagement in NDCs in Samoa.
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NEWS & STORIES
News from the YECAP Team and Stories from the Youth
The human-interest stories represent individual viewpoints of young people across Asia and the Pacific. While we aim to share diverse perspectives on climate change, YECAP does not guarantee the accuracy or endorse the viewpoints expressed. If you would like to suggest relevant content or stories to be featured here, please contact yecap.ap@gmail.com
Asia-Pacific Youth
- Aug 21
- 4 min
Loss of regional climate weeks and what it means for civil society
When the UNFCCC announced the cancellation of the Regional Climate Weeks (RCWs) this year...
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Asia-Pacific Youth
- Aug 9
- 3 min
Chi’s Innovative Steps: From Climate Research to Action
Through her work, Chi embodies the belief that every step, no matter how small, contributes to a larger, more resilient world.
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Asia-Pacific Youth
- Jun 6
- 6 min
Turbocharging Youth Empowerment for Climate Justice in Asia and the Pacific
Sweden supports a regional climate action platform to empower young change-makers, YECAP.
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Asia-Pacific Youth
- May 20
- 3 min
Climate Crisis, Youth, and THE Movement
The global youth climate movement, or the “unnecessarily loud movement” according to some people, is loud, bold and vibrant.
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Asia-Pacific Youth
- May 10
- 6 min
What is ESG? How does it benefit the Youth Climate Movement?
How well do you know ESG and its benefits for the youth climate movement?
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Asia-Pacific Youth
- Apr 23
- 5 min
Asia-Pacific Youth Celebrated Earth Day at YECAP Regional Dialogue 2024
Young people, government representatives, multilateral agencies, NGOs, and intergovernmental organizations across the Asia-Pacific region...
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Asia-Pacific Youth
- Mar 19
- 2 min
Announcing the YECAP Climate Action Week 2024
Discover how you can take action on climate change by joining the YECAP Climate Action Week 2024.
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Asia-Pacific Youth
- Mar 12
- 3 min
Green Horizons: Reflections on Working in the Environmental Field as a Youth
Working in the environmental field evokes a complex mix of conviction and conflict, stirring feelings of both righteousness and unease.
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Asia-Pacific Youth
- Mar 1
- 2 min
Workshop: Empowering Young Women and Girls with Green Skills and Careers
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore green careers and empower young women and girls in the Asia-Pacific region this...
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Asia-Pacific Youth
- Feb 27
- 3 min
Our Heritage, Our Future: Indigenous Young Woman Breaking Stereotypes and Rising Above Adversity
This story will give you a glimpse into the life of Sabba Rani Maharjan, a young Indigenous woman and frontline climate activist.
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Asia-Pacific Youth
- Feb 8
- 7 min
Navigating Climate Change through a Planetary Health Lens
Exploring the intersection of climate change and health in Borneo from adversity to resilience
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Asia-Pacific Youth
- Nov 20, 2023
- 4 min
Youth-Led Activities Take Center Stage at Asia Pacific Climate Week 2023
Asia Pacific Climate Week 2023 (APCW 2023) showcased the vibrant participation of young people from across the region.
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Asia-Pacific Youth
- Nov 7, 2023
- 4 min
The Legacy of Super Typhoon Haiyan on Climate Action, 10 Years Later
Ten years ago, the Philippines was hit by category-five storm Haiyan Within a short period of time, everything changed.
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Asia-Pacific Youth
- Nov 7, 2023
- 4 min
Addressing Loss and Damage: a Developing (Country) Story
A delegate from the Global North claimed that developed countries are only obligated to fund adaptation and mitigation solutions.
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Asia-Pacific Youth
- Oct 20, 2023
- 3 min
Sparking Youth-Led Climate Solutions at Youth4Climate 2023
Young changemakers from Bangladesh are making a difference in their communities, one climate solution at a time When climate change...
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Asia-Pacific Youth
- Oct 17, 2023
- 4 min
What Should an ASEAN Environmental Rights Framework Look Like?
The year 2023 marks the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, offering a timely opportunity for reflection.
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Asia-Pacific Youth
- Oct 9, 2023
- 3 min
Youth For Change: 3 Days, 1 Mission - Climate Resilient Development
LCOY India 2023 was attended by 130 young people from a variety of rural, urban, indigenous, and underrepresented areas of India.
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Asia-Pacific Youth
- Oct 6, 2023
- 3 min
LCOY India 2023 Is Shaping Tomorrow's Climate Leaders
LCOY India 2023, held from 23-25 September, was a remarkable gathering that brought together young climate activists and enthusiasts.
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Asia-Pacific Youth
- Oct 3, 2023
- 3 min
Engaging with Youth and Youth Movements at Sida Annual Partners Meeting 2023
In an inspiring and informative session during the Sida Annual Partners Meeting 2023, youth climate activists and partners came together...
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