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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
Youth in NDC 3.0 Asia Forum: Driving Inclusivity towards More Ambitious Climate Action
The NDC Regional Forum for Asia provided opportunities for young people to lead and meaningfully engage in NDC discussions...
Asia-Pacific Youth
Oct 24, 20244 min read
Introducing the Regional Youth Parliament on Climate Action Members 2024
Meet the inspiring Members of the Regional Youth Parliament on Climate Action (RYPCA) 2024.
Asia-Pacific Youth
Sep 25, 20243 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
Our Heritage, Our Future: Indigenous Young Woman Breaking Stereotypes and Rising Above Adversity
This story will give you a glimpse into the life of Sabba Rani Maharjan, a young Indigenous woman and frontline climate activist.
Asia-Pacific Youth
Feb 27, 20243 min read
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
Addressing Loss and Damage: a Developing (Country) Story
A delegate from the Global North claimed that developed countries are only obligated to fund adaptation and mitigation solutions.
Asia-Pacific Youth
Nov 7, 20234 min read
Youth For Change: 3 Days, 1 Mission - Climate Resilient Development
LCOY India 2023 was attended by 130 young people from a variety of rural, urban, indigenous, and underrepresented areas of India.
Asia-Pacific Youth
Oct 9, 20233 min read
LCOY India 2023 Is Shaping Tomorrow's Climate Leaders
LCOY India 2023, held from 23-25 September, was a remarkable gathering that brought together young climate activists and enthusiasts.
Asia-Pacific Youth
Oct 6, 20233 min read
LCOY Pakistan 2023: Igniting Youth-Led Climate Action
Young people actively led climate action discussions at LCOY Pakistan On 24-25 August 2023, the Local Conference of Youth (LCOY)...
Asia-Pacific Youth
Aug 30, 20232 min read
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
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
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
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
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
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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