Founder Yudhishtir Chandra Biswas Joins International Youth Leaders to Explore How Youth-Led Initiatives Are Transforming Communities Through Climate Action, Social Entrepreneurship, and Inclusive Development
Young Climate Action Network (YOUCAN) is proud to share that its Founder, Yudhishtir Chandra Biswas, represented the organisation as a panel speaker at the 3ZERO Club Convention 2026 in Dhaka, marking five years of the global 3ZERO movement. The convention brought together youth leaders, changemakers, and representatives from different countries to exchange ideas, share experiences, and explore how community-driven initiatives can contribute to a more sustainable and inclusive world.
Yudhishtir participated in the panel discussion titled “Voices of Impact: How 3ZERO Clubs Are Transforming Communities,” alongside Rein Valerie Chen from Taiwan and Evelyn Usaiwevhu from Malaysia. The discussion was moderated by Shihab Quader, Head of International Projects at Yunus Centre, and focused on the role of youth-led initiatives in driving meaningful change through climate action, social entrepreneurship, and inclusive development.
Representing Bangladesh and YOUCAN, Yudhishtir shared the organisation’s journey in advancing climate education, strengthening youth leadership, and promoting policy advocacy. His participation highlighted the importance of empowering young people to move beyond awareness and become active contributors to community transformation through collaboration, advocacy, and collective action.
Five Years of the Global 3ZERO Movement
The 3ZERO movement is built around three interconnected ambitions: Zero Net Carbon Emissions, Zero Wealth Concentration, and Zero Unemployment. These goals envision a future in which environmental sustainability, economic inclusion, and opportunities for meaningful livelihoods reinforce one another.
The 3ZERO Club Convention 2026 celebrated five years of this global movement by bringing together young people and changemakers committed to developing innovative, community-centred approaches to social and environmental challenges.
The convention provided a platform for participants to exchange experiences, learn from different initiatives, and reflect on how local action can contribute to broader development goals. It also highlighted the importance of creating opportunities for young people to take initiative, develop solutions, and build partnerships that extend beyond geographical and organisational boundaries.
For youth-led organisations working at the intersection of climate action and community development, such platforms offer valuable opportunities to connect environmental sustainability with economic inclusion, social entrepreneurship, and equitable access to opportunities.
Voices of Impact: Youth Leadership in Community Transformation
The panel discussion, “Voices of Impact: How 3ZERO Clubs Are Transforming Communities,” explored how young people can contribute to positive change through locally driven initiatives and collaborative leadership.
The participation of youth leaders from Bangladesh, Taiwan, and Malaysia brought together perspectives shaped by different national and community contexts. Through the exchange, the discussion examined the broader potential of youth-led action to address challenges, mobilise communities, and encourage more inclusive approaches to development.
Climate action was an important part of this wider conversation. Young people can help strengthen environmental awareness, engage communities in sustainable practices, advocate for climate-responsive policies, and connect local concerns with wider discussions on environmental justice.
At the same time, social entrepreneurship and inclusive development offer opportunities to address interconnected challenges by encouraging innovative ideas, expanding access to opportunities, and supporting solutions that respond to community needs.
The discussion reinforced the value of youth leadership not only in identifying challenges but also in building partnerships and translating ideas into practical initiatives.
Representing YOUCAN: Climate Education, Advocacy, and Collective Action
As the Founder of YOUCAN, Yudhishtir Chandra Biswas represented the organisation’s ongoing commitment to climate education, youth empowerment, and policy advocacy.
YOUCAN works to strengthen young people’s engagement in climate action and environmental justice by encouraging learning, leadership development, collaboration, and participation in policy conversations. Its work reflects the understanding that addressing climate challenges requires informed communities, active youth participation, and sustained cooperation among different stakeholders.
During the convention, Yudhishtir shared YOUCAN’s journey and highlighted the role young people can play in advancing meaningful change through collective action and community engagement.
For YOUCAN, climate leadership extends beyond raising awareness about environmental problems. It also involves equipping young people with knowledge, creating opportunities for them to organise and collaborate, and encouraging their participation in discussions and decisions that shape their communities and futures.
The organisation recognises that lasting progress depends on connecting grassroots initiatives with broader networks, strengthening relationships across sectors, and ensuring that youth perspectives contribute to conversations about sustainable development.
Participation in the 3ZERO Club Convention offered an opportunity to bring these priorities into an international dialogue on community transformation and inclusive progress.
Connecting Climate Action with Inclusive Development
Environmental sustainability, economic opportunity, and social inclusion are closely connected. Climate change affects livelihoods, communities, and development prospects, while unequal access to resources and opportunities can make it more difficult for people to respond to environmental challenges.
Addressing these interconnected issues requires approaches that recognise the importance of both environmental responsibility and social well-being.
The 3ZERO vision provides a framework for considering how climate action, economic inclusion, and employment opportunities can contribute to a shared development agenda. For young people, this means exploring innovative solutions, strengthening community participation, and developing initiatives that respond to both environmental and socioeconomic needs.
Youth-led organisations have an important role in this process. By mobilising communities, raising awareness, supporting advocacy, and connecting people with opportunities, they can contribute to a wider culture of participation and locally driven change.
YOUCAN’s participation in the convention reflected the importance of connecting youth-led climate action with these broader conversations about sustainability, inclusion, and community development.
Global Collaboration, Shared Learning, and Youth Empowerment
The convention brought together inspiring youth leaders from around the world under the vision of Professor Muhammad Yunus, whose presence highlighted the importance of empowering young people to contribute to a more sustainable and inclusive future.
International platforms such as the 3ZERO Club Convention create opportunities for young changemakers to learn from different experiences, exchange ideas, and explore potential areas of collaboration. These connections can help strengthen initiatives by bringing together diverse perspectives, approaches, and community experiences.
For YOUCAN, engaging in such spaces is an opportunity to share its work while learning from other youth-led initiatives working towards social and environmental progress.
Cross-border collaboration is particularly valuable for climate action, as environmental challenges often extend beyond national boundaries and require cooperation across communities, institutions, and movements. Connecting youth leaders from different countries can help strengthen mutual understanding and encourage new approaches to shared challenges.
YOUCAN extends its sincere appreciation to Professor Muhammad Yunus, Yunus Centre, the 3ZERO Club team, and all organisers for creating a platform dedicated to collaboration, learning, and impact.
Looking Ahead: Turning Youth Leadership into Lasting Change
YOUCAN’s participation in the 3ZERO Club Convention 2026 reflects the organisation’s continued commitment to strengthening youth leadership and advancing climate action through collaboration and advocacy.
The convention served as a reminder that meaningful change can emerge when young people are given opportunities to share ideas, engage with different perspectives, and work collectively towards common goals. Whether through climate education, community engagement, social entrepreneurship, or policy advocacy, youth-led initiatives can contribute to building more resilient and inclusive communities.
As YOUCAN continues its work to promote environmental justice and empower young people, it remains committed to connecting local action with wider movements for sustainability and social progress.
The organisation looks forward to strengthening relationships with youth networks, development partners, and changemakers who share a commitment to a future that is environmentally sustainable, economically inclusive, and socially just.
Together, we can turn ideas into action, strengthen communities through collaboration, and empower young people to shape a better future for people and the planet.
YOU CAN CHANGE THE WORLD.