The youth of south Asia are deeply perturbed by the impacts and causes of climate change on human and natural systems. They reaffirm the fundamental relationship between human and natural systems and firmly support upholding principles of equity and human and eco-rights in all processes of decision making and implementation of policies, laws and programmes on climate change. Recognising the extreme vulnerability of South Asia to climate change and its low historical responsibility for the contribution of atmospheric greenhouse gases, they seek effective governance and management of resources that aligns efforts to eradicate social injustices and combat disaster and displacement caused by climate change.
This document summarises the commitments the youth of south Asia made in Dhulikhal, Nepal in September 2009 in support for action on climate change.
