Youth Decarbonisation Platform – Sai Kung Beach Cleanup

To promote youth engagement in achieving carbon reduction goals, the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups, in collaboration with the ICBC (Asia) Charitable Foundation (“ICBC”), hosted the “Youth Decarbonisation Platform – Sai Kung Beach Cleanup” on November 16 (Saturday) in Sai Kung. This event encouraged young people to practice carbon reduction behaviors in their daily lives and actively participate in protecting our natural environment.

The event attracted 100 students from primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions, along with 50 members from ICBC. Participants cleaned up Sai Kung Beach and the first section of the MacLehose Trail (from Pak Tam Chung to Long Ke), while also conducting a waste audit to understand the types of waste collected and recognize the importance of “source reduction.” After the cleanup, students were introduced to the concept of sustainable development and encouraged to adopt ten key carbon reduction behaviors in their daily lives to combat climate change.

This initiative not only raised awareness among youth about the importance of environmental protection but also fostered a sense of responsibility and environmental consciousness, promoting community unity and collaboration towards sustainable development. The Federation will continue to advocate for carbon reduction education and encourage greater youth participation in creating a better future together.

About the Youth Decarbonisation Platform

Since the 2023/24 academic year, the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups has been promoting the “Youth Decarbonisation Platform” in schools, achieving over 1,023,072 kg of carbon reduction to date. As the program enters its second year, we aim to encourage more youth involvement in carbon reduction initiatives. The “Campus Decarbonisation Ambassador” program has been launched to cultivate a group of environmentally conscious student leaders who will mobilize their peers to adopt low-carbon lifestyles. This initiative not only significantly reduces carbon emissions in schools but also enhances environmental awareness and responsibility among students and staff.

For more information about the “Youth Carbon Reduction Platform” or the “Campus Decarbonisation Ambassador” program, please visit our website at sst.decarbon.hkfyg.org.hk.