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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Application is Now Open for YECAP Indigenous Fellowship Programme
The application is now open for the YECAP Indigenous Fellowship Programme 2022, in partnership with AIYP.
Asia-Pacific Youth
Aug 25, 20222 min read
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Application is Now Open for YECAP Fellowship Cohort 3
The new YECAP Fellowship opportunity for Asia-Pacific Youth has arrived! The application is now open for the Youth Empowerment in Climate...
Asia-Pacific Youth
Jul 20, 20222 min read
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Call For Applications! Asia-Pacific Youth Advisory Group on Environmental and Climate Justice
The application is now open for the Asia-Pacific Youth Advisory Group on Environmental and Climate Justice.
Asia-Pacific Youth
Jul 1, 20221 min read
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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Sri Lanka Hold Stockholm+50 Youth Consultation
Sri Lanka organized discussions for local youth in the lead-up to Stockholm+50 and compiled key points from three Leadership Dialogues.
Asia-Pacific Youth
May 6, 20224 min read
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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
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