WEEK# 33, 22 - 28 August, 2022
In this issue:
C. Visitors/ MoU/ Agreement Signing
1) Youth Energy Academy (YEA)
AIT RRCAP is hosting this year’s edition of a Virtual Youth Energy Academy (YEA) at the Asian Institute of Technology from 10 to 16 October 2022. The programme is organized by AIT-RRC.AP and the Sustainable Energy Youth Network (SEYN), with the support of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation and in collaboration with other partner organizations.
The YEA is a 7-day intensive programme focusing on decentralized renewable energy (DRE) approaches to address some of the climate, energy access, and developmental challenges faced by communities. A variety of interactive sessions include do-it-together practical sessions to build simple renewable energy systems. YEA aims to foster leadership, entrepreneurship, and a “can-do” attitude while equipping young people with tools to develop renewable energy applications for communities.
To learn more about the YEA and the application process: https://www.climatechange.rrcap.ait.asia/yea2022
The deadline for applications is 22 AUGUST 2022. This year, YEA welcomes team applications including nationals of South and Southeast Asia, currently residing in Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, or Viet Nam.
2) Regional Dialogue Series by SEA circular: A Regional Dialogue on EPR and a Training Session on Human Rights Based Approach (HRBA) in the Plastic Value Chain
SEA circular project, UNEP, in close collaboration with AIT Extension, Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), is pleased to invite you to attend the first Regional Dialogue Series by SEA circular: A Regional Dialogue on EPR and a Training Session on Human Rights Based Approach (HRBA) in the Plastic Value Chain on Tuesday, 23 August 2022 at 08:30 – 12:00 pm (GMT+7, Bangkok Time) whereby the 2-hours training on HRBA is scheduled from 08:30-10:30 hrs. followed by the regional dialogue on EPR from 10:30-12:00 hrs.
Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us at extension@ait.ac.th