A six-day long Youth Forum, ‘Empowering Youth with Earth Observation Information for Climate Actions’ starts from 1 October attended by some 40 young people from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Nepal andPakistan, more than half of them women. The forum aims to familiarise the participants with the potential benefits of earth observation derived information, and impart GIS/RS knowledge and skills for using earth observation to address pressing issues related to climate change.. The forum will also provide a platform for sharing and learning of experiences related to climate change issues in the countries of the Himalayan region. The participants are true ‘climate champions’, selected from 750 applications based on individual essays, fields of study, and social involvement, to provide a representative cross-sectional sample of voices from across the region. The overwhelming response from these 750 young people within the short space of a month is a real testimony to their zeal and energy. Read More
