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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

Protecting Indigenous Heritage is Protecting the Environment

Protecting Indigenous Heritage is Protecting the Environment

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.

Asia-Pacific Youth

Jul 24, 20233 min read

Our Heritage, Our Future: Indigenous Youth on the Front Lines of Climate Change

Our Heritage, Our Future: Indigenous Youth on the Front Lines of Climate Change

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?

Asia-Pacific Youth

Jul 24, 20233 min read

Climate Change Impacts on Chittagong Hill Tracts

Climate Change Impacts on Chittagong Hill Tracts

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.

Asia-Pacific Youth

Jul 24, 20235 min read

Where Are We on Setting Up the Loss and Damage Fund?

Where Are We on Setting Up the Loss and Damage Fund?

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.

Asia-Pacific Youth

Jul 20, 20234 min read

Reflections on Action for Climate Empowerment in SB58

Reflections on Action for Climate Empowerment in SB58

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...

Asia-Pacific Youth

Jun 16, 20234 min read

Climate Change and Urban Food Security

Climate Change and Urban Food Security

Climate Change and Urban Food Security

A crucial element of human well-being and a requirement for sustainable development is food security.

Asia-Pacific Youth

Feb 8, 20232 min read

Healthier Planet, Healthier People

Healthier Planet, Healthier People

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...

Asia-Pacific Youth

Feb 7, 20233 min read

Climate Change and Urban Water Supply

Climate Change and Urban Water Supply

Climate Change and Urban Water Supply

Rapid changes in the hydro-environment on many scales, such as those of climate and land-cove, are causing a rising water shortage in

Asia-Pacific Youth

Jan 6, 20232 min read

2022 in Review: Youth in Climate Action

2022 in Review: Youth in Climate Action

2022 in Review: Youth in Climate Action

For me, 2022 was a year of achievement. I started my journey with the Youth Empowerment in Climate Action (YECAP) as a participant of

Asia-Pacific Youth

Jan 4, 20233 min read

Youth's Future Is Now

Youth's Future Is Now

Youth's Future Is Now

I cannot remember a time when I was not interested in Environment and Climate change. Growing up in Delhi meant growing up with...

Asia-Pacific Youth

Dec 6, 20224 min read

Innovative Food Waste Solutions that Fit in Your Pocket - The Story of InfyU LABS

Innovative Food Waste Solutions that Fit in Your Pocket - The Story of InfyU LABS

Innovative Food Waste Solutions that Fit in Your Pocket - The Story of InfyU LABS

In an ideal world, if just one-fourth of the food currently lost or wasted globally could be saved, it would be enough to feed 870 million.

Asia-Pacific Youth

Dec 1, 20224 min read

Breaking Stereotypes - One Step at a Time

Breaking Stereotypes - One Step at a Time

Breaking Stereotypes - One Step at a Time

Barsha Lekhi, Youth Co:Lab alumna and member of Asia Indigenous Youth Platform (AIPP) from the Tharu indigenous community, made history.

Asia-Pacific Youth

Aug 5, 20224 min read

Addressing Environmental and Climate Advocacy Challenges Faced by Indigenous Youth

Addressing Environmental and Climate Advocacy Challenges Faced by Indigenous Youth

Addressing Environmental and Climate Advocacy Challenges Faced by Indigenous Youth

Young Indigenous environment and climate advocates in Asia and the Pacific shared their priorities

Asia-Pacific Youth

Aug 1, 20224 min read

Greenhouse Gas Emission from Water Reservoirs and Its Impact on Climate Change

Greenhouse Gas Emission from Water Reservoirs and Its Impact on Climate Change

Greenhouse Gas Emission from Water Reservoirs and Its Impact on Climate Change

Learn about greenhouse gas emission from water reservoirs and its impact on climate change.

Asia-Pacific Youth

Apr 25, 20225 min read

Zero Waste: A Minimalistic Lifestyle for Sustainability

Zero Waste: A Minimalistic Lifestyle for Sustainability

Zero Waste: A Minimalistic Lifestyle for Sustainability

In this fast-paced 21st century, the usability of plastic is undeniable. Plastic materials are cheap, lightweight, and easy to produce.

Asia-Pacific Youth

Apr 15, 20223 min read

Climate Change and The Flicker of Hope

Climate Change and The Flicker of Hope

Climate Change and The Flicker of Hope

In a war-stricken, Covid-hit, increasingly poor and polarized world, climate change may undeniably be one of the many major challenges.

Asia-Pacific Youth

Mar 18, 20223 min read

Modern Ideas of Development – Blessing or Curse for Climate?

Modern Ideas of Development – Blessing or Curse for Climate?

Modern Ideas of Development – Blessing or Curse for Climate?

Life on earth largely depends on the natural environment. Human civilization, for instance, depends on natural resources.

Asia-Pacific Youth

Mar 16, 20223 min read

Economic Impact of the Environmental Crisis

Economic Impact of the Environmental Crisis

Economic Impact of the Environmental Crisis

Climate change is the most serious accumulative issue that we are now confronting. Our capacity to correctly address climate change and how

Asia-Pacific Youth

Mar 16, 20224 min read

Integrating Climate Change in Strategic Environmental Assessments: Blueprint of Just Resilience

Integrating Climate Change in Strategic Environmental Assessments: Blueprint of Just Resilience

Integrating Climate Change in Strategic Environmental Assessments: Blueprint of Just Resilience

Following the founding motto, "Only One Earth," the historic Stockholm conference will commemorate its golden jubilee this year by boosting

Asia-Pacific Youth

Mar 16, 20225 min read

Embracing Adversity as a Tribal Youth to Empower My Community

Embracing Adversity as a Tribal Youth to Empower My Community

Embracing Adversity as a Tribal Youth to Empower My Community

I grew up in a lower middle-class family and my parents are great advocates of education.

Asia-Pacific Youth

Mar 8, 20224 min read

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