Asia-Pacific regional work

Asia-Pacific Youth Synthesis Report

A structured evidence page for youth action, regional source materials, and the Our Planet, Our Future synthesis process.

Our Planet, Our Future

Youth evidence from across the region, organized for policy and editorial use.

17
youth action case studies
5
Asia-Pacific sub-regions
2026
survey evidence base
The case studies are listed as a working database. Additional entries can be added as CYMG receives or verifies new material.

What this page contains

This page organizes source material for the Asia-Pacific Youth Synthesis Report: Our Planet, Our Future. It brings together youth-led environmental case studies and a literature review of declarations, statements, manifestoes, recommendations, and related regional documents.

The youth action database was formed from case studies submitted through the Our Planet, Our Future Asia-Pacific Youth Survey in 2026. It is a working evidence base, not a complete map of all youth-led environmental action in the region.

Structure

Youth actions are grouped by sub-region and include location, themes, a short description, and available source links.

The literature review lists the source organizations and documents used to ground the synthesis.

Youth-led case studies

Action examples submitted through the regional youth survey

These entries are edited for website clarity while preserving the substance of the submitted case studies.

East and North-East Asia

1 case

SDSN Youth Korea

SDSN Youth Korea connects youth leaders, researchers, and partner institutions working on Sustainable Development Goal implementation and localised SDG metrics.

Why it matters: The network links youth leadership, research, partnerships, and sustainable development implementation.

Pacific

1 case

Witness Stand Project

The Witness Stand Project, led by Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change, brings human stories into climate justice advocacy connected to the International Court of Justice climate case.

Why it matters: The project links climate justice, legal advocacy, storytelling, and Pacific youth leadership.

South and South-West Asia

8 cases

Climate Anxiety and Emotions among Youth in South Asia: Lived Experiences and Pathways for Climate Resilience

This youth-led research initiative documents how young people in South Asia experience climate anxiety and other climate-related emotions, and how those emotions shape resilience, mental health, and civic engagement.

Why it matters: The work links mental health, climate governance, and youth participation by treating young people's lived experiences as evidence for resilience policy.

Community-Based Green Technology Solutions for Climate, Water, and Waste Management

Siddique's Green Technology works with coastal communities and schools in Bangladesh to introduce low-cost environmental solutions, including improved cookstoves and green cooking bags.

Why it matters: The work brings together health, climate resilience, air quality, household energy, and community education through practical local technology.

Ecolery Bangladesh

Ecolery Bangladesh develops biodegradable and edible cutlery as an alternative to single-use plastic, linking waste reduction with youth entrepreneurship and circular economy practice.

Why it matters: The initiative connects plastic pollution, livelihoods, sustainable consumption, and youth-led enterprise.

EcoSHE LEaders

EcoSHE LEaders is a YOUNGO-linked initiative supporting young women in climate leadership through training, micro-grants, and community action.

Why it matters: The programme links gender justice, climate action, youth leadership, and local implementation.

Elzian Agro Precision Agriculture Project

Elzian Agro uses IoT, AI, and automated irrigation to support precision agriculture, improve water efficiency, and help farmers monitor crop and soil conditions.

Why it matters: The project connects climate-smart agriculture, water conservation, soil health, and technology access for farmers.

Rhino Conservation and Socio-Economic Resilience in Manas National Park

This UNESCO MAB Young Scientist Award project focuses on rhino conservation planning and socio-economic resilience around Manas National Park.

Why it matters: The work links biodiversity conservation, local livelihoods, science, and youth research leadership.

Youth Climate Catalyst

Youth Climate Catalyst supports young people across municipalities in Nepal to plan and deliver local climate action.

Why it matters: The initiative connects youth leadership, local government engagement, and practical climate implementation.

Youth-Led Community Water Stewardship and Wastewater Innovation Initiative

This initiative supports Bhoj Wetland water stewardship through citizen science monitoring, cleanups, wastewater education, and community engagement.

Why it matters: The work links wetland protection, water governance, citizen science, and youth-led local action.

South Asia

1 case

SyntHeim: Youth-Led Climate, Health and Sustainable Innovation Platform

SyntHeim is a youth-led platform combining climate action, public health, AI-enabled sustainability tools, policy governance, and grassroots campaigns.

Why it matters: The platform connects climate, health, technology, and governance through youth-led innovation.

South-East Asia

6 cases

AgriMway: Youth-Led Climate-Smart Agriculture Learning for Smallholder Farmers

AgriMway produces short local-language videos and posts on climate-resilient farming, soil and water management, crop rotation, organic methods, and low-cost adaptation. Content is shared through social media and messaging channels used by smallholder farmers and rural youth.

Why it matters: The project links climate adaptation, food security, water conservation, and digital inclusion by making practical farming knowledge easier to access and apply.

Care for Coral

Care for Coral is a youth-led ocean conservation initiative in Thailand. It brings students into coral reef protection through education, advocacy, and restoration activities.

Why it matters: The initiative connects ecological restoration with youth leadership and public policy by combining reef work, education, and marine advocacy.

Crack the Case

Crack the Case is a platform for Thai youth competitions, hackathons, and team matching. It has connected more than 3,500 young changemakers across schools and universities.

Why it matters: The platform strengthens youth innovation infrastructure by helping young people find teams, opportunities, and challenge-based learning pathways.

Green Path Migrants

Green Path Migrants is a Gen Z campaign that educates young people on climate-induced displacement and migration through articles, commentary, and research shared across digital platforms.

Why it matters: The initiative connects climate justice, migration, youth education, and rights-based public communication.

Guardian of The Anambas Seas

Guardian of The Anambas Seas supports community marine conservation through local youth scuba divers, reef monitoring, and sustainable marine ecotourism.

Why it matters: The initiative connects reef protection, youth skills, ecotourism, and community stewardship.

Integrated Solar AquaCycle for Climate-Resilient Farming

Integrated Solar AquaCycle combines solar irrigation, aquaculture, and aquaponics into a circular farming model for climate-resilient food production.

Why it matters: The project links renewable energy, water management, food systems, and climate adaptation.
Literature review

Regional statements, declarations, reports, and youth priorities

34 source records from youth networks, UN bodies, and regional partners are listed here for traceability.

Children and Youth Major Group

Regional and global youth environment priorities connected to CYMG processes.

Global Youth Declaration on the Environment

2025

Open

Asia-Pacific Youth Environment Manifesto

2025

Open

Global Youth Biodiversity Network Thailand and Asia

National Youth Statement from LCOY Thailand

2025

Open

Youth Indicator and Monitoring

2024

More than a Checklist: Fostering Genuine Youth Engagement in the GBF

2024

Open

Youth Vision and Recommendations for a Whole-of-Society Approach to the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework

2024

Children, Youth and the Environment Survey

2024-2025

Open

Langkawi Declaration

2025

Open

GYBN Asia Youth Priorities for Biodiversity

2023

Open

YOUNGO

Global Youth Statement Thematic Demands

2025

Open

LCOY India

2025

Open

Tracking Youth Inclusion in the UNFCCC Process

2024

Open

Regional Youth Statement Central Asia and Afghanistan

2024

Open

Youth and Environment Society Asia

YUSEA Annual Report

2025

Open

Training Package

2025

Open

Innovating with Youth

2025

Open

YECAP and UNDP Bangkok Regional Hub

Navigating Climate Governance: A Toolkit for Youth Engagement

2026

Open

Regional Youth Parliamentarians on Climate Action Joint Outcome Statement

2025

Open

CED8 Youth Statement

2024

Open

Youth Statement for the 79th Commission Session of ESCAP

2023

Open

United Nations ESCAP

APFSD Youth Forum Call to Action

2026

Open

Harnessing AI for youth empowerment and sustainable development

2026

Open

Generation Now: Report on Youth in Asia and the Pacific

2025

Open

Generation Zero Plastic: Uniting to End Plastic Pollution

2025

Open

APFSD Youth Forum Call to Action

2025

Open

UNICEF East Asia and Pacific

#YouthLead Dialogues Summary

2025

Open

Over the Tipping Point

2023

Open

Rights, gender, and Indigenous youth materials

CSW66 Agreed Conclusions

2022

Open

Declaration of the Regional Conference Highlighting the Voices of Indigenous Women and Youth

2024

Open

United Nations Youth Association of the Republic of Korea

Youth Statement: Ninth North-East Asia Multi-Stakeholder Forum

2025

Open

Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change

People's Petition

2024

Open

Pacific Campaign

2023

Open

Youth Climate Justice Handbook

2023

Open

Reimagining Power: Organising Against the Violence of the Fossil Fuel Economy

2026

Open