LIMAY, Bataan—The Young Bataeños for Environmental Advocacy Network (YoungBEAN) held its Members’ Assembly on February 15 in Barangay Lamao, gathering 65 youth leaders from across the province.
With the theme “Defend our Planet, Defend our Future: Strengthening Youth Solidarity for Climate Action,” the event aimed to strengthen unity and encourage proactive youth participation in addressing environmental challenges.
“We do not believe that the youth are weak. On the contrary, we are full of energy that, if tapped for positive activities and causes, can make us strong partners in defending our environment and creating positive social change,” said Secretary General Eric Beren.
Representatives from partner organizations, including NFBM, Greenpeace, AktivAsia, PAHRA, and KILUSAN, attended and expressed support for the initiative.
The assembly served as a platform to empower young Bataeños and reinforce their role in advancing environmental protection and climate action in Bataan.
