Asia-wide Initiatives
Note: this list is an ever-growing one, compiled from organizations and initiatives currently led or supported by people in our network. If you’d like to see another initiative on this list, please contact us at team@aeyn.org.
350 Asia
350 is an international movement of ordinary people working to end the age of fossil fuels and build a world of community-led renewable energy for all. Sign up below and 350.org will keep you updated on ways to organie and take action for a just and safe world, wherever you live.
CarbonCare Asia
Carbon Care Asia Limited (CCA) is a leading provider of consultancy services on corporate sustainability and carbon strategy, greenhouse gas reduction, climate competence, green finance and environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting. Operating as a professional social business, CCA stands uniquely in the middle of the spectrum between NGOs and purely commercial consultancies [not currently looking for youth involvement].
Extinction Rebellion
Extinction Rebellion (XR) is a decentralised, international and politically non-partisan movement using non-violent direct action and civil disobedience to persuade governments to act justly on the Climate and Ecological Emergency. With chapters in nearly every country in Asia, you can be sure to find a group near you and get started on making change!
Fridays For Future Asia
Fridays for Future, or FFF, is a global climate strike movement that started in August 2018, when 15-year-old Greta Thunberg began her school strikes for climate. Now expanding to nearly every country around the world, you can probably find a chapter near you (or start one) to further the striking movement!
Friends of the Earth Asia-Pacific
The Asia Pacific region of Friends of the Earth is the most diverse region, encompassing groups from the global North and the global South. Member groups from the region are very active in community-based struggles against mining and other extractive industries. They work hand-in-hand with indigenous peoples, peasant farmers, and fisherfolk to secure sustainable livelihoods and fight against vulnerability to environmental disasters.
Green Queen
Green Queen is an award-winning sustainability & impact media platform advocating for social & environmental change in Asia. Their mission is to shift consumer behaviour through our authentic, original and ground-breaking content [not currently looking for youth involvement].
Sustainable Asia
Sustainable Asia is a media group producing engaging audio content about Asia and our planet. Their radio shows, podcasts, written features, and videos give a fresh new perspective on innovations coming out of Asia to solve the environmental problems we face. Listen now and become a part of the solution to create a Sustainable Asia [not open to youth involvement currently].
WWF Asia
The World Wildlife Fund, otherwise known as WWF, is one of the world’s largest conservation organizations. With offices all across Asia, youth can find some project or event to volunteer for.