YANG Organization

14/05/2026

An important step toward empowering indigenous youth for climate resilience and sustainable futures in mountain communities.

14/05/2026

From the heart of the mountains of Gilgit-Baltistan, Youth Action for Next Generations (YANG) successfully conducted an inspiring session on Climate Resilience through Youth Empowerment at the Department of Tourism, Hospitality, and Management, University Of Baltistan Skardu

Led by Muhammad Junaid Jadee the session brought together passionate students, researchers, and academicians to discuss the growing climate challenges faced by mountain communities and the critical role of youth in building sustainable and resilient futures.

The discussion highlighted youth-led climate action, environmental responsibility, community engagement, and opportunities for young people to become active changemakers through YANG initiatives. Conducting this conversation in the depths of the mountains carried a powerful message that frontline communities must also be at the center of climate solutions.

Together, we continue empowering the next generation for a greener, stronger, and more climate-resilient Pakistan.
Global Youth Mobilization

14/05/2026

🌍 Join us for an inspiring webinar on Climate Resilience Through Youth Empowerment in Pakistan hosted by YANG – Youth Action for Next Generations.

We are honored to welcome Farah Latif Rathore as our guest speaker — President of the Progressive Climate Foundation (Kashmir Chapter), climate advocate, STEM Scholar, and youth leader dedicated to sustainable development, women empowerment, and inclusive economic growth.

Farah has represented youth voices on national and international platforms, led impactful climate and entrepreneurship initiatives, and continues to empower young people to become agents of change for a more sustainable future.

📅 Date: 16 May 2026
⏰ Time: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Online Session
Zoom Link : https://us05web.zoom.us/j/85845630599?pwd=GabFsqfCKxAFjvVPuUGKvDxkjygRu4.1

This session will explore how youth leadership, innovation, and community engagement can strengthen climate resilience in Pakistan and beyond.

✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and be inspired by one of the emerging voices in climate action and policy advocacy.

12/05/2026

Climate resilience starts with empowered youth!

Join us in building a sustainable and climate-resilient future for Gilgit-Baltistan through youth action, learning, and leadership. 💚

📍 Venue: University of Baltistan, Skardu

✨ Empower | Act | Resilient

Youth, this is your time to lead the change. Join us!

30/04/2026

YANG was honoured to be represented at Climate Week 3 in the Republic of Korea, where important discussions took place on climate action, adaptation, youth inclusion, and regional cooperation.
Through this participation, perspectives of mountain youth and frontline communities were brought into key climate policy spaces, highlighting the urgent realities of climate change and the need for inclusive solutions.
We extend our sincere appreciation to all partners and organizers for creating opportunities that ensure youth voices remain part of shaping a sustainable future.

15/04/2026

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گلگت بلتستان گانچھے سے تعلق رکھنے والا نوجوان رہنما شمیم اختر بانی ینگ (YANG)، کو UNFCCC کی جانب سے جمہوریہ کوریا میں منعقد ہونے والے کلائمٹ ویک 2026 میں پاکستانی نوجوانوں کی نمائندگی کے لیے مدعو کیا گیا ہے۔ یہ کانفرنس رواں ہفتے یوسو، جنوبی کوریا میں منعقد ہوگی، جہاں دنیا بھر سے نوجوان رہنما موسمیاتی تبدیلی کے حل پر تبادلہ خیال کریں گے۔
شمیم اختر اس سے قبل بھی متعدد بین الاقوامی فورمز پر نوجوانوں کی نمائندگی کر چکے ہیں اور موسمیاتی تبدیلی کے حوالے سے اپنی خدمات اور قیادت کا لوہا منوا چکے ہیں۔

09/04/2026

🚀 YANG CABINET INTAKE 2026 | APPLICATIONS OPEN! 🌍

🌱 Calling all students, dreamers, and future leaders!
If you believe youth can change the world, this is your chance to lead that change.

💚 JOIN YANG — YOUTH ACTION FOR NEXT GENERATIONS

Youth Action for Next Generations (YANG) is a dynamic, youth-led organization empowering young people across Gilgit-Baltistan and Pakistan to take the lead in climate action, sustainable development, and education.

At YANG, we don’t prepare youth for the future —
👉 we empower them to shape it now.

🔥 WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY FOR THE YANG 2026 CABINET?

As a YANG Cabinet Member, you will:

✨ Work with renowned global institutions, including UN agencies and leading national & international organizations
🌍 Be part of projects promoting climate action, renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and environmental protection
🧭 Champion indigenous leadership and represent youth voices from the mountains to the global stage
📚 Gain hands-on experience through workshops, leadership programs, and community outreach
📈 Build skills that strengthen your CV, scholarships, fellowships, and career opportunities
🤝 Network with passionate youth, experts, NGOs, and government bodies
🏆 Receive certifications, mentorship, recognition, and recommendations

This is more than volunteering.
👉 This is leadership with impact, purpose, and global exposure.

🌿 WHAT MAKES YANG DIFFERENT?

✔ Youth-led, youth-powered
✔ Strong focus on local solutions & indigenous leadership
✔ Real collaboration with UN bodies & international partners
✔ Practical learning, not just theory
✔ Opportunities to create real change in your community

We believe the most powerful solutions come from young people who understand their land, culture, and future.

🌟 WHO CAN APPLY?

📌 Students passionate about:

Climate change & sustainability

Education & youth empowerment

Community development & advocacy

Leadership and social impact

If you are motivated, curious, and ready to make a difference —
💚 YANG is for you.

🌎 BE THE GENERATION THAT LEADS THE CHANGE

Your voice matters.
Your ideas matter.
Your leadership matters.

💚 Join YANG Cabinet 2026
💚 Represent your generation
💚 Create a greener, cleaner, and more resilient future

📌 Apply now via Google Form:
👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSclu1tf-_q4ySkNx7JXWOAI2Ry571ZtKPX-hMdWmYi46aZoLg/viewform?usp=header

⏳ Limited seats | High impact | National & global exposure

✨ YANG 2026 — Empowering Youth. Elevating Voices. Transforming Futures.

07/04/2026

In **Gilgit-Baltistan**, the excessive use of toxic chemicals in agricultural fields has made it difficult even to pass through those areas. The use of these chemicals is not only causing various diseases but is also having harmful effects on the environment. Furthermore, the disposal of pesticide bottles and residues into water sources has created serious threats to aquatic life and the ecosystem.

Public circles have demanded that the district administration and the Department of Environment and Wildlife take immediate notice and impose a ban on this harmful practice.

01/04/2026

We are honored to be selected for the UN Decade Youth Task Force Micro Grant 2026!
Through our Youth-Led Spring Restoration and Community Nursery Project, we are advancing grassland restoration, soil regeneration, and community-led tree planting to strengthen biodiversity, water security, and climate resilience in our local communities.
This recognition underscores the power of youth-led, grassroots solutions rooted in local knowledge and long-term sustainability.
We are deeply grateful to the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, the Youth Task Force, and all partners for this opportunity to scale impact and foster meaningful environmental change.
Youth Action for Next Generations (YANG)

23/02/2026

📣 Applications are now open for the 2026 YECAP Climate Impact Micro Grants!

Have a youth-led climate solution ready to scale? This is your opportunity.

The YECAP Climate Impact Micro Grants provide up to USD 2,000 per project to support youth-led initiatives advancing climate adaptation, mitigation, and resilience across selected countries in Asia and the Pacific.

We are looking for projects focused on:
✅ Low-carbon and climate mitigation solutions
✅ Climate-resilient food, water, and community systems
✅ Nature-based and regenerative approaches
✅ Renewable energy and sustainable access
✅ Climate literacy and youth engagement
✅ Indigenous and local knowledge for environmental sustainability

⏳ Projects must be implemented and reported before June 2026.

🔗 Apply by 9 March 2026 (23:59 GMT+7): https://tinyurl.com/2h34b9xw

📌 Please note: Applications must be submitted in English. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Youth leadership drives climate action. We cannot wait to see your ideas.

UNDP in Asia and the Pacific
UNICEF East Asia & Pacific
UN Climate Change

30/01/2026

Black carbon or black soot is the by product of burning fossil fuel or smoke from industries and vehicles. Deposits of black carbon have been detected on glaciers across the himalian Karakoram hindukush mountain ranges of Pakistan especially Gilgit-Baltistan. These deposits are significantly accelerating the rate of glacier melt by reducing surface albedo (the ability of ice yo reflect heat/sunlight) and hence increasing the impacts of climate change and altering the hydrological cycle . The source of black carbon is not only local pollution but a huge quantity of black carbon is transported from our near by countries like China- India-tajiskistan -uzbekistan-iran -afghanistan and even from far away countries. This local and trans-boundary pollution highlights the need for a coorindated efforts to address the air quality and to protect the glaciers of Himalian Karakoram Hindu mountains as this region has the greatest reserves of glaciers outside polar region and they are an important and vial part of our mountain ecological system