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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
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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Asia-Pacific Youth
Oct 31, 20223 min read
Rayhana Akter Shares Her Experience at COP27 Simulation Model
YECAP Fellow, Rayhana Akter participated in the COP27 Simulation Model as the only youth climate activist from Bangladesh YECAP Fellow...
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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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Asia-Pacific Youth
Sep 21, 20222 min read
Youth Fellows Join Youth4Climate Event in NYC
Youth Fellows participated in the Youth4Climate: Powering Action event in New York City On 20 September 2022, youth fellows from Asia...
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Asia-Pacific Youth
Aug 25, 20222 min read
Application is Now Open for YECAP Indigenous Fellowship Programme
The application is now open for the YECAP Indigenous Fellowship Programme 2022, in partnership with AIYP.
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Asia-Pacific Youth
Aug 5, 20224 min read
Breaking Stereotypes - One Step at a Time
Barsha Lekhi, Youth Co:Lab alumna and member of Asia Indigenous Youth Platform (AIPP) from the Tharu indigenous community, made history.
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Asia-Pacific Youth
Aug 1, 20224 min read
Addressing Environmental and Climate Advocacy Challenges Faced by Indigenous Youth
Young Indigenous environment and climate advocates in Asia and the Pacific shared their priorities
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Asia-Pacific Youth
Jul 20, 20222 min read
Application is Now Open for YECAP Fellowship Cohort 3
The new YECAP Fellowship opportunity for Asia-Pacific Youth has arrived! The application is now open for the Youth Empowerment in Climate...
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Asia-Pacific Youth
Jun 3, 20224 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...
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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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Asia-Pacific Youth
May 10, 20222 min read
Viet Nam Climate Justice Consultation Convene 30 Youth ahead of Asia Regional Dialogue
The Country Consultation on Climate and Youth in Viet Nam was able to convene 30 youth participants ahead of the Asia Regional Dialogue
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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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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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Asia-Pacific Youth
May 5, 20222 min read
Cambodia Host Consultation on Climate and Youth ahead of Asia Regional Dialogue on Climate Justice
Movers Programme representatives from Cambodia hosted a Country Consultation on Climate and Youth.
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Asia-Pacific Youth
May 4, 20223 min read
Bangladesh Set New Record of 4 Climate Justice Country Consultations in 2 Weeks
Bangladesh set a new record by hosting four country consultations in two weeks in the lead-up to Asia Regional Dialogue on Climate Justice .
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Asia-Pacific Youth
May 3, 20222 min read
Viet Nam Host Stockholm+50 Consultations in Collaboration with Embassy of Sweden
Viet Nam hosted national consultations and regional youth consultations with more than 100 youth participants in the lead-up to Stockholm+50
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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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Asia-Pacific Youth
Apr 18, 20222 min read
Project WE Host Special Session on SDG 13 at Azimpur Government Girls' School, Dhaka
Project WE, led by YECAP Fellow Zawad Alam, conducted a special session on climate action at Azimpur Government Girls' School in Dhaka.
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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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Asia-Pacific Youth
Apr 11, 20223 min read
YECAP and Partners Empower Youth at Road to Stockholm+50: Regional Dialogue
Road to Stockholm+50: Regional Dialogue on Youth Empowerment in Climate Action on 6-7 April 2022 convened thousands of participants.
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