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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
Rising with the Tide: A Pacific Youth’s Voice in Regional and Global Climate Forums
Attending the Pacific NDC 3.0 Forum in Samoa in August 2024 was a pivotal moment in my journey as a Pacific youth climate advocate.
Asia-Pacific Youth
Apr 152 min read
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Youth Rising for Climate Governance in Papua New Guinea
Nestled in the heart of Madang Province, Papua New Guinea, Sumkar District is a region as breathtakingly beautiful as it is vulnerable.
Hasib Rafi
Jan 165 min read
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Loss of Regional Climate Weeks and What It means for Civil Society
When the UNFCCC announced the cancellation of the Regional Climate Weeks (RCWs) this year...
Asia-Pacific Youth
Aug 21, 20244 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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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
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What is ESG? How Does It Benefit the Youth Climate Movement?
How well do you know ESG and its benefits for the youth climate movement?
Asia-Pacific Youth
May 10, 20246 min read
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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, 20243 min read
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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
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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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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
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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
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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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What Should an ASEAN Environmental Rights Framework Look Like?
The year 2023 marks the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, offering a timely opportunity for reflection.
Asia-Pacific Youth
Oct 17, 20234 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Where Are We on Setting Up the Loss and Damage Fund?
Addressing loss and damage (L&D) has been an integral part of youth climate advocacy in recent years.
Asia-Pacific Youth
Jul 20, 20234 min read
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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, 20233 min read
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