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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
Empowering Youth Pioneers for Climate Action at LCOY Viet Nam 2023
Young climate activists in Viet Nam united to share their voices in addressing the climate crisis at LCOY Viet Nam 2023.
Asia-Pacific Youth
Sep 29, 20232 min read
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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
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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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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)
Asia-Pacific Youth
Jun 26, 20233 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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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
Asia-Pacific Youth
Jun 13, 20233 min read
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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
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Youth Statement for ESCAP 79th session of the Commission
Revealing the full Youth Statement for the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific 79th session of the Commission On 15...
Asia-Pacific Youth
May 12, 20234 min read
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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.
Asia-Pacific Youth
May 3, 20232 min read
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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...
Asia-Pacific Youth
Mar 27, 20233 min read
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Road to 10th APFSD to Kickstart Regional Dialogue on Youth Empowerment in Climate Action this March
The Road to 10th APFSD: Regional Dialogue on Youth Empowerment in Climate Action is happening on 23-24 March 2023.
Asia-Pacific Youth
Feb 15, 20231 min read
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Climate Change and Urban Food Security
A crucial element of human well-being and a requirement for sustainable development is food security.
Asia-Pacific Youth
Feb 8, 20232 min read
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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...
Asia-Pacific Youth
Feb 7, 20233 min read
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YECAP Climate Action Week Is Back
YECAP Climate Action Week (YCAW 2023) is back and happening on 16-20 March 2023.
Asia-Pacific Youth
Feb 6, 20232 min read
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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
Asia-Pacific Youth
Jan 6, 20232 min read
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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
Asia-Pacific Youth
Jan 4, 20233 min read
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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...
Asia-Pacific Youth
Dec 6, 20224 min read
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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.
Asia-Pacific Youth
Dec 1, 20224 min read
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