YES18

🌟 Founder's Vision

The Founder of x.1 foundation has created the complete idea, concept, presentation and visuals for the YES18 and SKE18 TrainCamp part of the ICC 2018. While this was before the actual founding of the foundation it is the work of Nik Metaxa Schwarten.

This pioneering initiative demonstrated early commitment to youth empowerment and environmental protection, establishing the foundation for what would later become the formal mission of the x.1 foundation.

👤 Co-Initiator Recognition

Official recognition as Co-Initiator of the YES18 Youth Empowerment Symposium.

This picture is the only acknowledgment in the whole documentation of the project. The organizers have neither mentioned nor honored in their documentation the complete work done by the later founder of x.1 Foundation as can be seen in the documentation material below. Even in the official video there is no scene pointing to this.

Here are videos which show the event participation of Nik:

YES18 Event Video featuring Nik Metaxa Schwarten

Another teaser with old material from 2017 featuring Nik Metaxa Schwarten

Here are videos from the 2017 Event which lead to the support for the 2018 event:

2017 Event Video 1

ICC 2017 Event Video

Another Event Video from 2019 in Cebu

🌊 Environmental Summit Overview

YES18 was the Youth Empowerment Symposium component of the International Coastal Cleanup Environmental Summit held in 2018 at the Subic Bay Exhibition & Convention Center in the Greater Subic Bay Area, Philippines.

The summit focused on marine conservation and environmental protection, engaging young leaders to become environmental heroes in addressing critical issues like marine debris, coastal ecosystem protection, and sustainable development.

The event challenged youth across Zambales, Olongapo, Bataan, and the Greater Subic Bay region to "unleash their inner heroes" through practical environmental action and community engagement.

📋 Event Documentation

The summit generated extensive documentation across multiple platforms, including academic research, news coverage, social media campaigns, and video documentation. This comprehensive record demonstrates the significant impact and reach of the youth engagement initiatives.

Below you can explore the complete archive of YES18 documentation, showcasing how various organizations and media outlets covered this important environmental summit.

🌊 Marine Conservation Focus

YES18 successfully mobilized youth across the Greater Subic Bay region to address critical marine debris issues and coastal ecosystem protection. The summit demonstrated innovative approaches to engaging young environmental leaders in practical conservation action.

The event's emphasis on "unleashing inner heroes" resonated across multiple media platforms, generating widespread coverage and inspiring youth environmental action throughout Zambales, Olongapo, and Bataan.

📺 Multi-Platform Documentation

The comprehensive documentation of YES18 across various platforms - from academic research to social media campaigns - demonstrates the event's significant impact on environmental education and youth engagement strategies.

This extensive media coverage provides valuable insights into effective youth environmental programming and serves as a model for future coastal cleanup and marine conservation initiatives.