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NEWS & STORIES
News from YECAP and Stories from Youth
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
Asia-Pacific Youth
Feb 8, 20232 min read
Climate Change and Urban Food Security
A crucial element of human well-being and a requirement for sustainable development is food security.
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Asia-Pacific Youth
Feb 7, 20233 min read
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...
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Asia-Pacific Youth
Feb 6, 20232 min read
YECAP Climate Action Week Is Back
YECAP Climate Action Week (YCAW 2023) is back and happening on 16-20 March 2023.
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Asia-Pacific Youth
Jan 20, 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...
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Asia-Pacific Youth
Jan 6, 20232 min read
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
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Asia-Pacific Youth
Jan 4, 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
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Asia-Pacific Youth
Dec 6, 20224 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...
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Asia-Pacific Youth
Dec 1, 20224 min read
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.
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Asia-Pacific Youth
Nov 25, 20222 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
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Asia-Pacific Youth
Nov 18, 20223 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.
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Asia-Pacific Youth
Oct 31, 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...
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Asia-Pacific Youth
Oct 5, 20225 min read
YECAP Fellows Join LCOY Bangladesh 2022
LCOY is officially endorsed by YOUNGO, the official Youth Constituency of UNFCCC.
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Asia-Pacific Youth
Sep 21, 20222 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...
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Asia-Pacific Youth
Aug 25, 20222 min read
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.
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Asia-Pacific Youth
Aug 5, 20224 min read
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.
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Asia-Pacific Youth
Aug 1, 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
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Asia-Pacific Youth
Jul 20, 20222 min read
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...
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Asia-Pacific Youth
Jul 1, 20221 min read
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.
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Asia-Pacific Youth
Jun 3, 20224 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...
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Asia-Pacific Youth
Jun 2, 20222 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...
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