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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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 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
- 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
- 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
- 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 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
- Aug 8, 2023
- 4 min
Is “Youth Climate Advocate” Still Necessary in this Era?
There is no such thing as "natural disasters." This is one of my fondest learnings when I was still training as a climate scientist.
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Asia-Pacific Youth
- Jul 24, 2023
- 3 min
Protecting Indigenous Heritage is Protecting the Environment
In India and the Asia-Pacific region, there is a pressing challenge – a challenge that goes beyond borders and time.
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Asia-Pacific Youth
- Jul 24, 2023
- 3 min
Our Heritage, Our Future: Indigenous Youth on the Front Lines of Climate Change
When the word "Indigenous" is mentioned, what images come to your mind?
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Asia-Pacific Youth
- Jul 24, 2023
- 5 min
Climate Change Impacts on Chittagong Hill Tracts
Indigenous Peoples in Bangladesh are taking climate action to mitigate the impacts of climate change in Chittagong Hill Tracts.
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Asia-Pacific Youth
- Jul 20, 2023
- 4 min
Where Are We on Setting Up the Loss and Damage Fund?
Addressing loss and damage (L&D) has been an integral part of youth climate advocacy in recent years.
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Asia-Pacific Youth
- Jun 16, 2023
- 3 min
Reflections on Action for Climate Empowerment in SB58
When it comes to global climate action, Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE) is not usually among the first themes that come to mind...
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Asia-Pacific Youth
- Feb 8, 2023
- 2 min
Climate Change and Urban Food Security
A crucial element of human well-being and a requirement for sustainable development is food security.
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Asia-Pacific Youth
- Feb 7, 2023
- 3 min
Healthier Planet, Healthier People
The discussions about climate change and human well-being boil down to what we can do to prevent any further destruction for the sake of...
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