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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
Movers and YECAP Fellows Envision the World Youth Want in CED8 Youth Statement
Movers and YECAP Fellows delivered a Youth Statement during the eighth session of the Committee on Environment and Development (CED8).
Asia-Pacific Youth
Oct 16, 20244 min read
Turbocharging Youth Empowerment for Climate Justice in Asia and the Pacific
Sweden supports a regional climate action platform to empower young change-makers, YECAP.
Asia-Pacific Youth
Jun 6, 20246 min read
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.
Asia-Pacific Youth
May 20, 20243 min read
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.
Asia-Pacific Youth
Mar 12, 20244 min read
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.
Asia-Pacific Youth
Nov 7, 20234 min read
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.
Asia-Pacific Youth
Aug 8, 20234 min read
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
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
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
Youth Power Shines at Bonn Climate Change Conference, Inspiring Urgent Climate Action
Read about the key takeaways from the Bonn Climate Change Conference (SB58) where youth activists, policymakers, and global leaders discuss
Asia-Pacific Youth
Jun 13, 20233 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'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
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
Viet Nam Climate Justice Consultation Convene 30 Youth ahead of Asia Regional Dialogue
The Country Consultation on Climate and Youth in Viet Nam was able to convene 30 youth participants ahead of the Asia Regional Dialogue
Asia-Pacific Youth
May 10, 20222 min read
Pakistan Climate Justice Consultation Engage Youth in Stockholm+50 Discussions
The Country Consultation on Climate and Youth in Pakistan invited youth to discuss Stockholm+50 solutions.
Asia-Pacific Youth
May 9, 20222 min read
India Host Climate Justice Consultation to prepare for Asia Regional Dialogue
The Country Consultation in India was led and facilitated by YECAP Fellow and YEHRD Protection Coordinator.
Asia-Pacific Youth
May 6, 20222 min read
Cambodia Host Consultation on Climate and Youth ahead of Asia Regional Dialogue on Climate Justice
Movers Programme representatives from Cambodia hosted a Country Consultation on Climate and Youth.
Asia-Pacific Youth
May 5, 20222 min read
Bangladesh Set New Record of 4 Climate Justice Country Consultations in 2 Weeks
Bangladesh set a new record by hosting four country consultations in two weeks in the lead-up to Asia Regional Dialogue on Climate Justice .
Asia-Pacific Youth
May 4, 20223 min read
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
The Journey of a Climate Mover
Nepal is an agriculture-dependent country. Still, a large number of farmers live below the poverty line.
Asia-Pacific Youth
Feb 22, 20224 min read
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