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{{Short description|Non-governmental organization}}

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{{Infobox organization
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|name = Maldivian Youth Climate Network
| formation = 29 August 2010
|image = [[File:Logo-of-Maldivian-Youth-Climate-Network.jpg|200px|alt=MYCN logo]]
| type = [[NGO]]
|abbreviation = MYCN
| purpose = [[Youth empowerment|Youth representation]]
|formation = 29 August 2010
| main_organ = Executive Committee
|type = [[NGO]]
| name = Maldivian Youth Climate Network
|location = {{flag|Maldives}}
| abbreviation = MYCN
|purpose = [[Youth empowerment|Youth representation]]
| location = {{flag|Maldives}}
|main_organ = Executive Committee
|website = [https://www.facebook.com/mvyouthclimatenetwork mycn.mv]
| website = [https://mycn.mv mycn.mv]
| founder = Mohamed Shinaz Saeed
Aisha Niyaz
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The '''Maldivian Youth Climate Network (MYCN)''', founded on 29th August 2010, is a [[Non-Governmental Organisation]] from [[Maldives]] which is primarily involved in raising awareness on and empowering youth to combat [[Climate Change]].
The '''Maldivian Youth Climate Network (MYCN)''', founded on 29 August 2010, is a [[Non-governmental organization|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.


==Vision==
==Objectives==
A resilient [[Maldives]] to Climate Change

==Missions==
* Empowering youth to combat Climate Change
* Establishing a strong network among youth to build resilience to Climate Change
* Establishing a strong network among youth to build resilience to Climate Change
* Informing youth on Climate Change science and impacts
* Informing youth on Climate Change science and impacts
* Building capacity of youth to implement innovative solutions for adaptation and mitigation
* Building capacity of youth to implement innovative solutions for [[climate change adaptation|adaptation]] and mitigation
* Support youth to ensure that funds are allocated to sound projects that address the needs of the most vulnerable communities
* Support youth to ensure that funds are allocated to sound projects that address the needs of the most vulnerable communities
* Policy advocacy such as review legislations, regulations, guidelines and policies to ensure evidence-based decision making
* 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)<ref>{{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}}</ref>
* Participated in South Asian Youth Summit on Climate Change; [[Colombo]], Sri Lanka. (28–31 October)<ref>{{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}}</ref>
* 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)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.saarc-sec.org/areaofcooperation/detail.php?activity_id=9|title=Youth|accessdate=2013-01-03|work=SAARC}}</ref>
* Participated in CHSE Environs Fair; Male', Maldives (22–23 March)<ref>{{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}}</ref>
* 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)<ref>{{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}}</ref>
* 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)


==Projects==
===2012===
* Antarctic exploration trip <ref>{{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}}</ref>
* Antarctic exploration trip <ref>{{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}}</ref>
* Participated in [[UNFCCC]] COP 18; [[Doha]], Qatar. (December)


==External links==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
* [https://www.facebook.com/mvyouthclimatenetwork Official Facebook page of MYCN]


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{{Youth empowerment}}


[[Category:Climate change organizations]]
[[Category:Climate change organizations]]
[[Category:Youth empowerment organizations]]
[[Category:Youth empowerment organizations]]
[[Category:Youth-led organizations]]
[[Category:Youth-led organizations]]
[[Category:Youth organisations based in India]]
[[Category:Youth organisations based in the Maldives]]

Latest revision as of 07:36, 14 June 2024

Maldivian Youth Climate Network
AbbreviationMYCN
Formation29 August 2010
FounderMohamed Shinaz Saeed Aisha Niyaz
TypeNGO
PurposeYouth representation
Location
Main organ
Executive Committee
Websitemycn.mv

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

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  • 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

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2010

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  • Waste Management Partner[clarification needed] at the Hay Festival; Aarah, Maldives. (14–17 October)[1]
  • Participated in South Asian Youth Summit on Climate Change; Colombo, Sri Lanka. (28–31 October)[2]
  • Partner at 5th Japan Maldives Festival; Male’, Maldives
  • Participated in Unity Day Fair, Male’, Maldives. (26 December)

2011

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  • Conducted the Third SAARC Youth Camp; Addu, Maldives. (21–26 February)[3]
  • Participated in CHSE Environs Fair; Male', Maldives (22–23 March)[4]
  • 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)[5]
  • 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

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  • Antarctic exploration trip [6]
  • Participated in UNFCCC COP 18; Doha, Qatar. (December)

References

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  1. ^ "Sponsors". Hay Festival Maldives. Archived from the original on 9 September 2011. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
  2. ^ "Climate change summit for South Asian youth begins". Haveeru Daily. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
  3. ^ "Youth". SAARC. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
  4. ^ "Environs Fair 2011 In Pictures". Travel News Maldives. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
  5. ^ "World Environment Day". Ministry of Housing and Environment. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
  6. ^ "Q&A: Shinaz, Maldivian Antarctic explorer". Minivan News. Archived from the original on 16 January 2013. Retrieved 3 January 2013.