The Maldivian Youth Climate Network (MYCN), founded on 29 August 2010, is a non-governmental organisation from Maldives which is primarily involved in raising awareness on and empowering youth to combat climate change. It is currently one of the leading organizations advocating against climate change in Maldives.
Objectives
- Establishing a strong network among youth to build resilience to Climate Change
- Informing youth on Climate Change science and impacts
- Building capacity of youth to implement innovative solutions for adaptation and mitigation
- Support youth to ensure that funds are allocated to sound projects that address the needs of the most vulnerable communities
- Policy advocacy such as reviewing legislations, regulations, guidelines and policies to ensure evidence-based decision making
Activities
2010
- Waste Management Partner at the Hay Festival; Aarah, Maldives. (14âÂÂ17 October)
- Participated in South Asian Youth Summit on Climate Change; Colombo, Sri Lanka. (28âÂÂ31 October)
- Partner at 5th Japan Maldives Festival; MaleâÂÂ, Maldives
- Participated in Unity Day Fair, MaleâÂÂ, Maldives. (26 December)
2011
- Conducted the Third SAARC Youth Camp; Addu, Maldives. (21âÂÂ26 February)
- Participated in CHSE Environs Fair; Male', Maldives (22âÂÂ23 March)
- Organised and conducted MYCN Fanaaru 2011 Climate Camp; K. Huraa, Maldives. (5âÂÂ7 May)
- Participated in the World Environment Day 2011 official celebrations; Male', Maldives (5 June)
- Conducted a session at the Girl Guides' Camp; K. Villingili, Maldives (7 June)
- Conducted an awareness raising session on Climate Change at Muhibbuddin School; Addu, Maldives (17 August)
- Participated in UNFCCC COP 17; Durban, South Africa. (28âÂÂ9 December)
2012
- Antarctic exploration trip
- Participated in UNFCCC COP 18; Doha, Qatar. (December)
References