This year, Design Charrette 2026, jointly organised by The Hong Kong Institute of Architects (HKIA) and the Sustainability Unit of The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups (HKFYG), was held under the theme “Vertical City: Reimagining Hong Kong’s Skyline.” The programme brought together around 30 secondary school students for an immersive architectural learning experience. Through expert talks, architectural guided tours, and an overnight design workshop, participants explored the future of Hong Kong’s urban development through the lenses of sustainability, human-centered design, and heritage conservation. The programme commenced on 11 July with a series of expert sharing sessions and a guided […]

Congratulations to all award-winning schools and Campus Decarbonisation Ambassadors! The Youth Decarbonisation Platform, Hong Kong’s first territory-wide youth carbon reduction initiative jointly organised by ICBC (Asia) Charitable Foundation and The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups, recently held its Awards Ceremony, recognising more than 300 students from 14 primary and secondary schools for their active participation in carbon reduction actions and outstanding environmental leadership over the past year. Since its launch in 2023, the platform has engaged nearly 17,000 students and achieved a cumulative carbon reduction of over 2.87 million kilograms of CO₂, equivalent to the carbon absorption of approximately […]

On the recent Mother’s Day, numerous families gathered at the HKFYG Jockey Club Organic Farm to take part in the “Youth Decarbonisation Platform – Low-Carbon Family Cooking Competition”, embarking on a unique low-carbon experience from harvesting to cooking. Families harvested their own “organic mystery box ingredients” , bringing the freshest local vegetables straight from the field into the kitchen and putting the “farm-to-table” low-carbon concept into practice. They then worked together to create dishes, showcasing creativity and teamwork while presenting delicious and sustainable meals , all while enjoying precious family bonding time. Thank you to all participating families for celebrating […]

Last Sunday (8 March), the “ONE ICBC Low-carbon Family Cooking Competition,” co-organised by the ICBC (Asia) Charitable Foundation, came to a successful close! We brought the concept of “low-carbon dining” into the hearts of families, planting the seeds of sustainability right at their dining table. The challenge was no piece of cake! Families had to tackle a “Blind Box” of secret local organic ingredients, striving for the perfect balance of low carbon practice, nutrition, taste, creativity, and teamwork. It was heart-warming and fun to watch our big and little chefs work together to turn low-carbon knowledge into delicious, eco-friendly dishes! […]

Youth as Low‑Carbon Food Agents We partnered with the ICBC (Asia) Charitable Foundation to host the Food Sustainability Workshop, bringing together youth and their families to explore low‑carbon diets through interactive games and hands‑on experiences. Participants stepped into the role of low‑carbon food agents—uncovering the carbon footprints of different ingredients, redesigning high‑carbon dishes, and crafting their own low‑carbon Vietnamese rice paper rolls. The delicious plant‑based creations were a hit, allowing participants to take home not just great flavours, but also practical low‑carbon knowledge through learning-by-doing. From our dining tables to the planet, building sustainable eating habits can make a real […]