Maldivian Youth Climate Network
{{Short description|Non-governmental organization}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2013}}
{{Infobox organization
| image =
| formation = 29 August 2010
| type = NGO
| purpose = Youth representation
| main_organ = Executive Committee
| name = Maldivian Youth Climate Network
| abbreviation = MYCN
| location = {{flag|Maldives}}
| website = [https://mycn.mv mycn.mv]
| founder = Mohamed Shinaz Saeed
Aisha Niyaz
}}
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{{what|date=October 2018}} at the Hay Festival; Aarah, Maldives. (14–17 October){{cite web|url=http://www.hayfestival.com/maldives/en-sponsors.aspx?skinid=21|title=Sponsors|accessdate=2013-01-03|work=Hay Festival Maldives|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110909141251/http://www.hayfestival.com/maldives/en-sponsors.aspx?skinid=21|archive-date=9 September 2011|url-status=dead}}
- Participated in South Asian Youth Summit on Climate Change; Colombo, Sri Lanka. (28–31 October){{cite web|url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv/english/details/32617|title=Climate change summit for South Asian youth begins|accessdate=2013-01-03|work=Haveeru Daily|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304053149/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/english/details/32617|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=dead}}
- Partner at 5th Japan Maldives Festival; Male’, Maldives
- Participated in Unity Day Fair, Male’, Maldives. (26 December)
=2011=
- Conducted the Third SAARC Youth Camp; Addu, Maldives. (21–26 February){{cite web |url=http://www.saarc-sec.org/areaofcooperation/detail.php?activity_id=9|title=Youth|accessdate=2013-01-03|work=SAARC}}
- Participated in CHSE Environs Fair; Male', Maldives (22–23 March){{cite web |url=http://www.tnmv.net/2011/03/environs-fair-2011-in-pictures/|title=Environs Fair 2011 In Pictures|accessdate=2013-01-03|work=Travel News Maldives}}
- Organised and conducted MYCN Fanaaru 2011 Climate Camp; K. Huraa, Maldives. (5–7 May)
- Participated in the World Environment Day 2011 official celebrations; Male', Maldives (5 June){{cite web |url=http://www.mhe.gov.mv/v1/news/world-environment-day//|title=World Environment Day|accessdate=2013-01-03|work=Ministry of Housing and Environment}}
- 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. (28–9 December)
=2012=
- Antarctic exploration trip {{cite web|url=http://minivannews.com/environment/qa-mohamed-shinaz-maldivian-antarctic-explorer-32687|title=Q&A: Shinaz, Maldivian Antarctic explorer|accessdate=2013-01-03|work=Minivan News|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130116164536/http://minivannews.com/environment/qa-mohamed-shinaz-maldivian-antarctic-explorer-32687|archive-date=16 January 2013|url-status=dead}}
- Participated in UNFCCC COP 18; Doha, Qatar. (December)
References
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