We are happy to announce the application for Malaysian Youth Delegation (MYD) 2017 to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) 23rd Conference of the Parties (COP23) @ Bonn, Germany IS NOW OPEN!

The Paris Agreement was adopted on 12th December 2015 and entered into force on 4 November 2016. The whole process took less than one year. This shows that the world as a whole agreed on a path forward, a path to keep warming well below 2 degrees Celsius, and for the first time to pursue efforts to limit temperature increases to 1.5 degrees C.

Thus, YOUth involvement is vital to reshape this process in a way that meets the needs of our communities, and our planet when our future is being negotiated!

As the governments discusses on crucial elements of the agreement and relevant actions to limit the global temperature, we need YOU to continue our efforts in holding our leaders accountable and most importantly, make youth voices be heard when our future is being negotiated.

Visit our application webpage to learn more about the application details. To know more about what we are doing, please click HERE.

For those who missed the best part, here’s a basic explanation of what we do and why YOU are important to be part of this movement, in 5 minutes or less.

We look forward to your application!

Please click here for more info, straight from Power Shift Malaysia website.

We, the Malaysian Youth Delegation (MYD), have produced the Malaysian Youth Statement on Climate Change to be submitted to our Prime Minister in conjunction with the upcoming COP21 @ Paris in December. Conference of Parties (COP) is an annual UN Climate Change conference where the world will gather to produce an international agreement to combat climate change effectively and boost the transition towards resilient, low-carbon societies and economies.

An official promulgation ceremony in conjunction with training session by Prof. Dr Fredolin Tangang, an IPCC scientist and  a climate change expert from UKM, will be held.

We cordially invite you and your organisation to show support on this youth statement by endorsing it online via this link http://powershiftmalaysia.org.my/malaysian-youth-statement-on-climate-change-towards-cop21/.

The details are  as follows:
Date : 31 October 2015 (Sat)
Venue : 1st Floor, Brickfields Asia College, PJ Campus – VSQ @ PJ City Centre (Blok 2), Jalan Utara, 46200, Petaling Jaya, Selangor (walking distance from Asia Jaya LRT Station)
Time : 10.00 am – 1.00 pm

Tentative Program

• 10.00am – Registration Opens
• 10.15am – Arrival of Guest of Honour
• 10.20am – Introduction of MYD by Elaine See
• 10.30am – Prof. Dr. Fredolin Tangang – IPCC and Climate Science Modelling
• 11.30am – Speech by Guest of Honour
• 11.40am – Malaysian Youth Statement on Climate Change Presentation
• 11.50am – Token of Appreciation
  • Partners
  • Funders
  • Guest of Honour
• 12.00pm – Group Photo and Lunch*
• 1.00pm – End

*Vegetarian lunch will be served

Do RSVP your attendance to the promulgation ceremony by 20 Oct 2015 (Tue). We look forward to your favourable reply. Click below to RSVP.

Please click here to see more information, straight from Power Shift Malaysia website.

Malaysian youth’s desire for a safe climate future is at risk. Here’s is a statement to the leadership of the country, to take serious climate action towards UNFCCC’s COP21.

This Malaysian Youth Statement on Climate Change produced by MYD is to be submitted to our Prime Minister in conjunction with the upcoming COP21 at the end of November 2015. The purpose of the statement is to urge our Malaysian government to act swiftly and to pledge a more ambitious target to tackle climate change.

An official launching event to inaugurate this youth statement, tentatively by the end of October. This event is supported by the British High Commission.

You and your organisation is cordially invited to support this youth statement.

We sincerely hope to hear from you by 14 Oct 2015.

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Participant applications now open for #POWERSHIFTMSIA 2015! Join us for insightful and inspiring discussions and workshops about climate change and what YOU can do for the environment, as well as fun and games. =) What are you waiting for? Bring your friends along!

Click here for the application form: http://powershiftmalaysia.org.my/powershiftmsia-2015-participant-application-form/

#PowerShiftMsia is back!
This August #PowerShiftMsia will see 100 youths from all over Malaysia coming together to participate in a four ­days workshop to strengthen their climate change knowledge and learn how to run successful campaigns, with a target outcome of developing impactful climate change campaigns.

If you’ve got passion to stop climate change and want to be apart of a globally connected network of young people, this is no doubt for YOU!

WHAT
A kick-starter workshop for highly motivated youths to:

1. Learn about Malaysia’s efforts in climate change
2. Learn about inspiring youth climate movements around the world
3. Network with local groups and learn from their past campaigning experiences
4. Find out how to be part of this global effort
5. Learn how to design and realize their own project in line with the international goals.

WHO
To join the camp, participants must be between 18 and 30 years old and have basic knowledge and passion for the environment and climate change. 100 participants are selected based on their commitment to be involved in projects and ready to take action.

• To register as a volunteer and help out, fill in the form at http://powershiftmalaysia.org.my/powershiftmsia-2015-volunteer-application-form/
• To register as a participant, fill in form at http://powershiftmalaysia.org.my/powershiftmsia-2015-participant-application-form/

“Be The Change You Want To See In The World” – Mahatma Gandhi.

WHERE
Pusat Kecemerlangan Paralimpik Kampung Pandan https://goo.gl/maps/FgDJN

WHEN
28-31 August, 2015

For more information, please visit the #PowerShiftMsia website.

Applications are now open!

We are now accepting applications for the Malaysian Youth Delegation (MYD) to the 21st Session of the Conference of Parties (COP21) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)! All applicants, regardless if you’re selected, will be welcome to participate in the Power Shift Malaysia climate campaign over the course of the year. COP21 will be a defining year for climate progress, and we’re excited to meet a delegation of change makers who are dedicated to fighting for a just and stable climate.

• Your application is due 15th May, 2015 – Online Form Here 

We will do our very best to make this program financially accessible to all delegates – and with that said, delegates are inevitably responsible for covering their travel, housing, and food expenses. The MYD, and Power Shift Malaysia members, will also work to secure grants, hold fundraisers, and help raise money to cover trip expenses. Delegates also typically undertake individual efforts to raise funds to cover their costs of attendance. Leading up to COP21 we’ll have members of the delegation, who are experienced in fundraising, support others through the process of personal fundraising. If you have more questions or concerns about the financial aspect of COP21, please feel free to reach out to us (powershiftmsia [at] gmail.com).

Malaysian Youth Delegation to UNFCCC COP 21 in Paris

The Malaysian Youth Delegation (MYD) is the voice of the Malaysian youth climate movement at international United Nations climate conferences, UNFCCC. Made up of dedicated and inspiring youth leaders from across the country, the delegation represents the demands of a generation working to create a just, safe, and livable future for all. At UNFCCC COP 21 in Paris, France, MYD aims are to:

• Represent the youth climate movement in Malaysia
• Hold our leaders accountable for their actions
• Pursue justice for those suffering the effects of climate change
• Act in solidarity with frontline communities in Malaysia and across the globe
• Seek solutions to one of the biggest challenges humanity has ever faced

About the Delegation:

Selected COP21 delegation members will attend the UNFCCC climate negotiations in Paris, France from November 25 – December 15, 2015. This year’s delegation will be facing many challenges within and outside of the UN framework. We’re looking for excited, talented, inspiring young people to join us in Paris this year. Our focus will be in growing real change, both at COP and beyond.

The structure of the campaign and delegation will be in three primary tracks: Media, Mobilization, and Advocacy. Here are a few examples of what you might do as a delegate within each of these tracks:

1. Media: maintain our online social media presence, craft MYD newsletter during COP, write press release template, pitch delegation stories to larger media outlets, track media hits
2. Mobilization: train delegates for how to plan actions in the UN Space, coordinate with other action planning hubs,
3. Advocacy: tracking policy development in the UNFCCC, train delegates in advocacy aspects of the UNFCCC and the MYD support strategic policy engagements for the delegation through lobbying and other associated efforts.

Other potential responsibilities on our team include fundraising, logistical support, identifying and facilitating coordination opportunities with other youth-focused groups, leading on artistic elements of action, and more! There is a TON of flexibility in how you use this space. We are open to new and creative ideas on how our delegation can most effectively push for the world we need. In months leading up to Paris, you’ll be expected to do approximately 5 hours of work per week. This will fluctuate depending on your role, and will definitely increase as we draw nearer to COP21.

COP21 is incredibly important to the planet’s future. Negotiators are working to create a new global climate deal by the end of the conference, which could be monumental – or a total flop. Youth involvement is vital to reshaping this process in a way that meets the needs of our communities, and our planet. As we work towards an ambitious and legally binding document, Power Shift Malaysia delegates will have the opportunity to work with government officials, civil society representatives, and youth from around the world, all while organizing direct actions, coordinating media outreach, and lobbying government delegates.

Apply Now:

All applicants will be notified of the application results in early May, and the selected candidates for the delegation to Paris will be required to confirm their participation shortly thereafter. We will be hosting an in-person retreat for all selected delegates, which will be held on the weekend of June 5th-8th. Location is yet to be determined.

• New delegate applications are due at 11:59 pm 15th May, 2015. Click here to apply. 

For any questions, contact (powershiftmsia [at] gmail.com) We look forward to seeing your application!

Want to find out more about us? Visit our What We Do page. You can also follow us on Twitter #PowerShiftMsia or like us on FB Power Shift Malaysia