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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

YECAP Introductory Session to Kickstart YECAP Climate Negotiator Training this May

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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Climate Change and Urban Food Security

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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Healthier Planet, Healthier People

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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YECAP Climate Action Week Is Back

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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YECAP Unconference #3 Kicks Off Climate Conversations ahead of Climate Week and Regional Dialogue

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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Climate Change and Urban Water Supply

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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2022 in Review: Youth in Climate Action

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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Youth's Future Is Now

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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YECAP Fellows Join LCOY Bangladesh 2022

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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YECAP Fellow, Lamia Mohsin Speaks on Behalf of Youth at Nature Finance Event during Stockholm+50

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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YECAP Collaborate with EarthDay.Org on Road to Stockholm+50 Brown Bag Session

Asia-Pacific Youth

May 13, 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...

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Sri Lanka Hold Stockholm+50 Youth Consultation

Asia-Pacific Youth

May 6, 20224 min read

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.

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China Hold Virtual Road to Stockholm+50 Youth Consultation Workshop for 30 Youth Participants

Asia-Pacific Youth

May 5, 20222 min read

China Hold Virtual Road to Stockholm+50 Youth Consultation Workshop for 30 Youth Participants

The Road to Stockholm+50 Youth Consultation Workshop in China convened 30 youth at the UN Compound, Beijing for in-person activities.

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Greenhouse Gas Emission from Water Reservoirs and Its Impact on Climate Change

Asia-Pacific Youth

Apr 25, 20225 min read

Greenhouse Gas Emission from Water Reservoirs and Its Impact on Climate Change

Learn about greenhouse gas emission from water reservoirs and its impact on climate change.

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Zero Waste: A Minimalistic Lifestyle for Sustainability

Asia-Pacific Youth

Apr 15, 20223 min read

Zero Waste: A Minimalistic Lifestyle for Sustainability

In this fast-paced 21st century, the usability of plastic is undeniable. Plastic materials are cheap, lightweight, and easy to produce.

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YECAP Climate Action Week Convene Over 360 Young Climate Enthusiasts Across Asia and the Pacific

Asia-Pacific Youth

Mar 21, 20222 min read

YECAP Climate Action Week Convene Over 360 Young Climate Enthusiasts Across Asia and the Pacific

For peer-to-peer sharing, capacity building sessions throwing light on Stockholm+50, COP 27 and other key opportunities for the youth

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Climate Change and The Flicker of Hope

Asia-Pacific Youth

Mar 18, 20223 min read

Climate Change and The Flicker of Hope

In a war-stricken, Covid-hit, increasingly poor and polarized world, climate change may undeniably be one of the many major challenges.

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Modern Ideas of Development – Blessing or Curse for Climate?

Asia-Pacific Youth

Mar 16, 20223 min read

Modern Ideas of Development – Blessing or Curse for Climate?

Life on earth largely depends on the natural environment. Human civilization, for instance, depends on natural resources.

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Economic Impact of the Environmental Crisis

Asia-Pacific Youth

Mar 16, 20224 min read

Economic Impact of the Environmental Crisis

Climate change is the most serious accumulative issue that we are now confronting. Our capacity to correctly address climate change and how

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Integrating Climate Change in Strategic Environmental Assessments: Blueprint of Just Resilience

Asia-Pacific Youth

Mar 16, 20225 min read

Integrating Climate Change in Strategic Environmental Assessments: Blueprint of Just Resilience

Following the founding motto, "Only One Earth," the historic Stockholm conference will commemorate its golden jubilee this year by boosting

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