Youth Empowerment in Climate Action Platform (YECAP)

That’s a wrap for the YECAP Shakers Fellowship Programme Onboarding Call! Let’s congratulate and give a warm welcome to the diverse cohort of 30 young climate leaders from youth-led climate CSO networks and communities across the Asia-Pacific region who are joining our 3-month capacity building programme through peer-to-peer learning. #YECAPShakers will explore a wide range of #ClimateAction topics including Sustainable Solutions, Leadership and Fundraising Challenges, Gender, Volunteer, Partnerships, Data and AI, and Measuring Impact. The YECAP Shakers Fellowship Programme is co-organized by YECAP, Movers Programme, UN Women, and UN Environment Programme.

YECAP Community update! Imran Hamid, YECAP Fellow from the Regional Cohort 2, hosted a Movers Workshop on Climate Action and Green Jobs as part of the EcoPreneurship: Building a Sustainable Future Through Business Innovation programme at Kasetsart University, in partnership with YECAP. The workshop engaged 145 passionate participants, diving into the intersection of sustainability and career opportunities in the green economy. It was an empowering experience for young changemakers, sparking ideas on how eco-friendly entrepreneurship and jobs can shape a better future! #YECAP #Movers4Climate #YouthEmpowerment

New event alert! The virtual Road to COP29: Asia-Pacific Youth Briefing is happening on 4 November 2024 from 4-6 PM (GMT+7). Young people in Asia and the Pacific are invited to join this briefing to connect with young climate leaders and experts in the region, enhance their understanding of COP and UNFCCC negotiation processes, and build their capacities. The Youth Climate Action Lab: COP29 Edition is organized by YECAP in partnership with UNFCCC RCC for Asia and the Pacific, UNICEF East Asia and Pacific, Movers Programme, and Skill Our Future. The session will equip young climate leaders with the tools and resources needed to meaningfully engage in the multilateral climate processes at COP29. Scan the QR code to register now by 1 November or click here: https://lnkd.in/gN8g2Bki

The Shakers Workshop for Youth-Led Climate CSOs get together yesterday was an opportunity for youth from various programmes and organizations to network and collaborate. Suthida of the ASEAN Youth Organization and Sher Shah Khan, a YECAP Shaker Fellow shared their inspiring journeys of becoming climate leaders and the challenges they overcame along the way. Participants engaged in meaningful discussions about the pressing challenges young people face in the climate ecosystem, including attracting and retaining top talent and the importance of cross-sector collaboration. Key solutions highlighted were the need for unrestricted funding and enhanced support for effective monitoring of these resources. Stay tuned for more opportunities for youth to engage, learn, and make a difference in the climate space. #YouthEmpowerment #ClimateAction #YECAPShakers

Meet #YouthClimateActionLabCOP29Edition speakers for Session 2! As part of the Road to COP29, YECAP is hosting a series of virtual capacity building sessions in partnership with UNFCCC Regional Collaboration Centre for Asia and the Pacific, UNICEF, Movers Programme, and Skill Our Future. 📅 Date: 18 October 2024 🕒 Time: 16:00-18:00 (GMT+7) 📍 Venue: Zoom Facilitated by our co-conveners and YECAP Fellows, Session 2 will offer more learning opportunities for the selected youth climate leaders from Asia-Pacific who are going to COP29. Stay tuned for more updates! #YECAP #YouthEmpowerment #ClimateAction #COP29

Mission accomplished! Youth leaders, experts, and stakeholders united at the first Asia-Pacific Youth Development Forum yesterday to explore innovative solutions for the green transition under the theme: Dialogue on Youth Innovation for Green Transition to Build Sustainable Cities and Resilient Food Systems. Held at the UNCC in Bangkok, the forum highlighted the importance of empowering young people to achieve the SDGs and meet the goals of the Paris Agreement. In his opening remarks, Gerd Trogemann, Manager, Regional Programme and Global Policy Network, UNDP Bangkok Regional Hub, emphasized that the time for action and collaboration is now, with UNDP's commitment to supporting youth innovation and entrepreneurship for the green transition. #APYDF2024 provided a platform for youth across the Asia-Pacific to present their visions, recommendations, and solutions for advancing green employment and entrepreneurship. Through capacity-building sessions and dynamic discussions, the forum aimed to raise awareness of green transition strategies, build youth leadership, promote inclusive progress, and ensure that no one is left behind. #GreenTransition #YouthInnovation #ClimateAction #LeaveNoOneBehind #APYDF2024

YECAP Community update! Angelica Añabeza, Senior Associate, Wadhani Foundation Philippines and Movers Facilitator together with Prajesh Khanal, Executive Director of the Centre for Policy and Governance Studies, Movers Ambassador, and YECAP Fellow represented Asia-Pacific youth voices at the eighth session of the Committee on Environment and Development (CED8), highlighting the adverse climate impacts on young people and how they envision their collective future. The world they want is one where: 1️⃣ Collaboration through public-private-youth partnerships is greater 2️⃣ Meaningful and transparent partnerships with all young people are ensured 3️⃣ Technical support and funding are prioritized for the most affected countries, cities, and individuals Find the full Youth Statement here: https://lnkd.in/g7YaP47m #YouthEmpowerment #ClimateAction #CED8 #YouthStatement #AsiaPacific

YECAP Community update! Puteri Aida Sakeena Abdul Majid, YECAP Fellow from the Regional 3rd Cohort, recently had the incredible opportunity to attend a Sustainability Incubator Program organized by WWF-Singapore and Temasek Foundation. The Sustainability Incubator Program equips young leaders with practical tools to drive sustainable development. Through site visits and interactions with innovative startups, participants explore creative, affordable solutions to environmental challenges, empowering them to take action in their communities. Learn more below 👇

🔴 Join the LIVE Opening Ceremony of the Asia-Pacific Youth Development Forum (APYDF) 2024: A Dialogue on Youth Innovation for Green Transition to Build Sustainable Cities and Resilient Food Systems on 15 October at 10AM (Bangkok time)! Tune in online and be part of the conversation on the YECAP Facebook page. This event is hosted by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), All-China Youth Federation (ACYF), the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security – Department of Children and Youth in Thailand, the World Youth Development Forum (WYDF) Secretariat, in partnership with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the Chulalongkorn University, and the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF). #APYDF2024 #YouthInnovation #GreenTransition #SustainableCities #ResilientFoodSystems #SDGs #YouthEmpowerment #ClimateAction #FutureOfWork

⏰ Join us from 4-6 PM (GMT+7) at the Workshop on Introduction to Green Jobs & Just Transition, led by inspiring young advocates! 🌍 Register now and tune in from anywhere: https://lnkd.in/gFRAUXgp #Movers #GreenJobs #Sustainability #YouthEmpowerment