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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
Aug 11, 20234 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
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Asia-Pacific Youth
Aug 8, 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.
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Asia-Pacific Youth
Jul 24, 20233 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.
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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?
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Asia-Pacific Youth
Jul 24, 20235 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.
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Asia-Pacific Youth
Jun 26, 20233 min read
Building Youth Leadership in Climate Action: YECAP Climate Negotiator Training Paves the Path
Second Online YECAP Climate Negotiators Training Explores the Significance of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)
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Asia-Pacific Youth
Jun 16, 20233 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...
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Asia-Pacific Youth
Jun 13, 20233 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
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Asia-Pacific Youth
May 19, 20233 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”
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Asia-Pacific Youth
May 3, 20232 min read
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.
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Asia-Pacific Youth
Mar 27, 20233 min read
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...
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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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