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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
Third Session of YECAP Climate Negotiator Training Programme Empowers Young Climate Leaders
Youth Empowerment in Climate Action Platform (YECAP) successfully conducted the third session of the YECAP Climate Negotiators Training
Asia-Pacific Youth
Aug 11, 20234 min read
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
Building Youth Leadership in Climate Action: YECAP Climate Negotiator Training Paves the Path
Second Online YECAP Climate Negotiators Training Explores the Significance of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)
Asia-Pacific Youth
Jun 26, 20233 min read
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
Accelerating Climate Action with Youth during 79th ESCAP Commission Session
YECAP Youth participated in the Side Event, “Acceleration of Climate Action: Engagement and Empowerment of Youth for the Future”
Asia-Pacific Youth
May 19, 20233 min read
Youth Statement for ESCAP 79th session of the Commission
Revealing the full Youth Statement for the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific 79th session of the Commission On 15...
Asia-Pacific Youth
May 12, 20234 min read
YECAP Introductory Session to Kickstart YECAP Climate Negotiator Training this May
The YECAP Introductory Session was held virtually to introduce participants to the YECAP Training Programme happening this May.
Asia-Pacific Youth
May 3, 20232 min read
Road to 10th APFSD Regional Dialogue Unites Over 11,000 Participants Across Asia-Pacific
Young environmental activists, professionals, and partners from various sectors in Asia and the Pacific came together to discuss...
Asia-Pacific Youth
Mar 27, 20233 min read
Road to 10th APFSD to Kickstart Regional Dialogue on Youth Empowerment in Climate Action this March
The Road to 10th APFSD: Regional Dialogue on Youth Empowerment in Climate Action is happening on 23-24 March 2023.
Asia-Pacific Youth
Feb 15, 20231 min read
YECAP Climate Action Week Is Back
YECAP Climate Action Week (YCAW 2023) is back and happening on 16-20 March 2023.
Asia-Pacific Youth
Feb 6, 20232 min read
YECAP Unconference #3 Kicks Off Climate Conversations ahead of Climate Week and Regional Dialogue
On 20 January 2023, YECAP and the Fellows organized Unconference #3, bringing together youth from diverse backgrounds...
Asia-Pacific Youth
Jan 20, 20232 min read
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 Delegates Share Their Key Takeaways from COP27
Cathy Li and Tomoko Ikuta share their experience from participating in COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt
Asia-Pacific Youth
Nov 25, 20222 min read
YECAP Indigenous Fellows Join Three-Day Training in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Indigenous youth climate activists from across Asia and the Pacific participated in a three-day, on-site YECAP Fellows Training Programme.
Asia-Pacific Youth
Nov 18, 20223 min read
Rayhana Akter Shares Her Experience at COP27 Simulation Model
YECAP Fellow, Rayhana Akter participated in the COP27 Simulation Model as the only youth climate activist from Bangladesh YECAP Fellow...
Asia-Pacific Youth
Oct 31, 20223 min read
YECAP Fellows Join LCOY Bangladesh 2022
LCOY is officially endorsed by YOUNGO, the official Youth Constituency of UNFCCC.
Asia-Pacific Youth
Oct 5, 20225 min read
Youth Fellows Join Youth4Climate Event in NYC
Youth Fellows participated in the Youth4Climate: Powering Action event in New York City On 20 September 2022, youth fellows from Asia...
Asia-Pacific Youth
Sep 21, 20222 min read
YECAP and AIYP Youths Meet with Sida’s Director-General to Discuss Stockholm+50 Priorities
Youth delegates representing the Youth Empowerment in Climate Action Platform (YECAP) and Asia Indigenous Youth Platform (AIYP) met with...
Asia-Pacific Youth
Jun 3, 20224 min read
YECAP Fellow, Lamia Mohsin Speaks on Behalf of Youth at Nature Finance Event during Stockholm+50
The Consultant for Global Center on Adaptation and YECAP Fellow from Bangladesh was the only youth voice at the Nature Finance event...
Asia-Pacific Youth
Jun 2, 20222 min read
YECAP Collaborate with EarthDay.Org on Road to Stockholm+50 Brown Bag Session
The Youth Empowerment in Climate Action Platform (YECAP) collaborated with EarthDay.Org to organize the Road to Stockholm+50: Brown Bag...
Asia-Pacific Youth
May 13, 20222 min read
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