YECAP in Asia and the Pacific

🌍 This #EarthDay, @HDRUNDP spotlights young changemakers from across the world. 
 
From biodiversity to clean energy, digital inclusion & conservation, they drive real systems change! 
 
👉 Read: hdr.undp.org/content/our-po…

Inclusion of young people in solving the greatest challenges we face is not only about participation, but also about reshaping how development is defined. 5 young leaders across the globe show how they are driving real change by connecting people & the🌎: go.undp.org/TWA

Five young leaders from across the globe show how locally grounded, community-led approaches are reshaping the relationship between people and the natural world in a blog developed in the context of UNDP @HDRUNDP Report 2026. Read their stories 👇

From planting over 5,000 trees to creating 12,000 green jobs for youth annually in Port Moresby, our RYPCA Member Duncan is making waves of #ClimateAction in Papua New Guinea.

Join the Asia-Pacific Youth Assembly as we come together to shape the future of multilateralism and contribute to the post-2030 framework. Date: Wednesday, 1st April 2026 Time: 05:00 PM – 07:00 PM (Pakistan Time) 🔗 Register here or scan the QR Code: tinyurl.com/APYA-EYF26

#ClimateAction is stronger when shaped with young people. In my conversation with @DikshyaSubed7i, a climate advocate from Nepal🇳🇵, she urges governments to listen through the lens of #youth and turn their voices into real climate solutions. @UNDP_Nepal @NYCA_Nepal @YECAP_AP

RT @UNDPasiapac: The young people in this room will help shape the next climate policy. 🌏 The Climate Policy Innovators Youth Camp 2.0 beg…

RT @UNDPasiapac: Read our #InternationalWomensDay2026 story: when young women step into decision-making, they create opportunities for more…

On #IWD, dismantling barriers to justice & voice matters so women have equal say in political decisions. I sat down w/ @_amiraaisya State Legislative Assembly member from 🇲🇾 who stressed importance for young women to navigate power dynamics to advance the agendas they stand for!

💡Road to UNCCD COP17: The Youth Land & Climate Workshop brought together students, youth leaders and volunteers to explore pathways for youth engagement in policy, advocacy and volunteering. 👏Around 250 youth completed @UNDP’s Regional Climate Movers training! #COP17Mongolia

Led by YOUNGO, CYMG, GYBN Thailand, YUSEA and YECAP with support from UNESCAP, this initiative strengthens youth input in regional environmental decision-making. 👉Take the survey: tinyurl.com/APYouthSurvey ⏰Deadline: Sunday, 22 March, 23:59 GMT+7 #CED9

📣 With @Mase_IT, we're excited to announce the launch of the #Youth4Climate Call for Solutions 2026. Are you a young innovator w/ a unique climate solution? Apply now for up to $30K in funding, mentorship & 🌍 recognition. 🔗 Proposal deadline 30 April: go.undp.org/57f

Youth leading the way for the climate! (English below) หัวหน้าฝ่ายความร่วมมือเพื่อการพัฒนา AnnaMaria Oltorp จากสถานเอกอัครราชทูตสวีเดน ได้กล่าวถ้อยแถลงในงานเปิดตัวรายงานเรื่อง “Navigating Climate Governance: Insights from Young Leaders in the Asia-Pacific Region” ในเวที Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD) ซึ่งจัดโดย ESCAP ณ กรุงเทพมหานคร รายงานฉบับนี้สะท้อนประเด็นสำคัญอย่างยิ่งว่า เยาวชนในเอเชียและแปซิฟิกไม่ได้รอคอยการเชิญให้เข้ามามีบทบาทในธรรมาภิบาลด้านสภาพภูมิอากาศอีกต่อไป แต่พวกเขากำลังกำหนดทิศทางอยู่แล้ว อย่างไรก็ตาม ระบบและกลไกต่าง ๆ จำเป็นต้องพัฒนาเพื่อสร้างช่องทางที่แท้จริงให้เยาวชนได้มีส่วนร่วมในการตัดสินใจ ผ่านความร่วมมือของสวีเดนกับ UNDP Youth Empowerment in Climate Action Platform (YECAP) และ Regional Youth Parliament on Climate Action มีสมาชิกรัฐสภา ข้าราชการ และนักขับเคลื่อนกว่า 4,000 คน ได้รับการอบรมด้านธรรมาภิบาลและการเจรจาด้านสภาพภูมิอากาศ ซึ่งสอดคล้องอย่างใกล้ชิดกับลำดับความสำคัญของสวีเดนในการสนับสนุนสถาบันประชาธิปไตยที่มีประสิทธิภาพ การเปลี่ยนผ่านสู่เศรษฐกิจสีเขียวที่ครอบคลุม และการเสริมสร้างการมีส่วนร่วมของสตรีและเยาวชน -------- Head of Development Cooperation AnnaMaria Oltorp at The Embassy of Sweden gave remarks at the launch of the report “Navigating Climate Governance: Insights from Young Leaders in the Asia-Pacific Region at The Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD) arranged by ESCAP in Bangkok. The report captures something very essential: youth in Asia and the Pacific are no longer waiting to be invited into climate governance—they are already shaping it, but the systems must evolve to create real pathways for young persons into decision-making. Through the Swedish partnership with @UNDPasiapac and ‌YECAP and the Regional Youth Parliament on Climate Action over 4,000 young members of parliament, civil servants, and advocates have been trained in climate governance and negotiation. This aligns closely with Sweden’s priorities: to support well-functioning democratic institutions, an inclusive green transition, and strengthened participation of women and youth. 📷: ESCAP

Encouraged by the passion and solutions young people are bringing to #APFSD. With 750 million youth in Asia and the Pacific, accelerating the #SDGs depends on their leadership, innovation and courage to shape a better future.

Launched ‘Navigating #ClimateGovernance’ report covering 1K+ youth voices in 35 countries. Youth lead action but remain absent from decision making rooms. Institutions need to keep pace. 🙏@SwedeninAP, for parterning to strengthen youth voice. #APFSD go.undp.org/5mL

Glad to join the #GenerationHopeGoals final pitch at #APFSD2026. Inspired by the energy & ingenuity of these young leaders driving #SDG progress. @UNDPasiapac helping to create spaces to learn, test ideas, & collaborate - promoting strong youth leadership. go.undp.org/5mV

Read our latest report Navigating #ClimateGovernance with insights from 1,000+ young leaders across 35 countries. The report shows that youth are ready to engage in #ClimateGovernance, but systems must evolve to create real pathways into decision-making. At the report launch, @UNDPasiapac’s @BeateTrankmann emphasized that climate policies will shape young people’s futures, and they need to have a voice in those decisions. Through the #Youth2030 Moonshot, UNDP is working with @SwedeninAP @UNICEF_EAPRO and partners across Asia-Pacific to strengthen inclusive governance, build capacity & ensure young leaders stay at the table: undp.org/asia-pacific/p…

Across Asia-Pacific, young innovators are turning #SDG ambition into practical solutions, from climate resilience to circular economy, proving leadership thrives when ecosystems enable it. At #GenerationHopeGoals #APFSD2026, UNDP DRD @beatetrankmann reminded us that hope is action. Through the #Youth2030 Moonshot, UNDP & partners are expanding access to knowledge, partnerships & financing so young leaders can move from ideas to impact at scale.

What does effective climate adaptation look like? Find out 📺 The @UNDP - Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator has supported locally led, scalable solutions around the world. 👉 Explore #AFCIA stories: ow.ly/OYQc50YkTpI @adaptationfund | @EUClimateAction

From #Youth participation to #Youth leadership. Youth bring legitimacy, innovation, and convening power, especially in contexts where formal systems are stretched. When enabled, they can bridge community knowledge, technical evidence, and policy action. @UNESCAP @YECAP_AP