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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


UNDP hosts its first-ever Youth Empowerment Bootcamp in Bougainville
Over 30 Participants, mostly from atolls, engaged in the youth bootcamp. Photos: UNDP Papua New Guinea/ Hiroe Ono From 28–30 May 2025,...
Hasib Rafi
Jul 144 min read
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Learning to Lead: A Young Woman’s First Step into Green Entrepreneurship
By Lama Teffatu, Youth Leader from Mortlock Island, Papua New Guinea Lama Teffatu (left) and fellow youth participants take part in a...
Hasib Rafi
Jul 34 min read
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Samoa’s Green Future Starts with YOUth
By Audrey Natasha Lee Hang, Early Childhood Education Teacher and Youth Advocate LCOY Samoa and National Renewable Energy Day 2024...
Hasib Rafi
Jun 196 min read
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Powering the Pacific: Youth at the Heart of the Energy Shift
On World Environment Day, we take the time to reflect on how we produce and consume energy—and how our choices today shape the planet for...
Hasib Rafi
Jun 55 min read
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From Dhaka to Bangkok, Youth-led Climate Innovation Gains Momentum at the 🇺🇳 CS81 Net Zero Journey Event
By Sélim Denoux, Research Staff - UNESCAP A Bangladeshi start-up, Ecolery , rose from local action in Dhaka to international acclaim in...
Hasib Rafi
May 72 min read
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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.
Asia-Pacific Youth
Aug 9, 20243 min read
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Navigating Climate Change through a Planetary Health Lens
Exploring the intersection of climate change and health in Borneo from adversity to resilience
Asia-Pacific Youth
Feb 8, 20247 min read
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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...
Asia-Pacific Youth
Oct 20, 20233 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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