Change Makers Stage
Bridging Philanthropy and Youth Empowerment for Climate Justice: Unlocking Impact Through Collaboration
Day 1 : 14:45 – 15:25
This panel discussion aims to facilitate dialogue and collaboration among philanthropists, youth-focused NGOs, and young innovators. Youth have already reshaped the narrative and momentum surrounding the climate crisis, making it crucial to provide increased support for young innovators. While philanthropy plays a pivotal role in driving social change, climate action currently receives a mere 2 percent of funding. By exploring ways to build partnerships and foster collaboration, the panel aims to amplify the impact of youth-driven initiatives and contribute to a just transition towards a climate-just city.
Learnings
1) How can youth be effectively empowered and engaged as active participants in addressing social and environmental challenges?
2) How can philanthropy increase support and resources for youth-led projects and innovative solutions, particularly in the context of climate action?
3) What strategies can be employed to foster effective collaboration and partnerships among philanthropists, youth-focused NGOs, and young innovators?
4) How can successful youth-led innovations be scaled up and replicated to create broader social and environmental change?
5) What are the key policy advocacy and systems change approaches needed to create an enabling environment for youth empowerment and drive transformative change?
Post-event Actions
1) Gain a deeper understanding of the role that youth play in addressing social and environmental challenges, particularly in the context of the climate crisis.
2) Have the opportunity to engage in dialogue and collaboration with philanthropists, youth-focused NGOs, and young innovators.
3) Get to know how to effectively communicate, build partnerships, and leverage collective resources to amplify the impact of youth initiatives.
4) Be Inspired and motivated by young innovators to take action in their own spheres of influence
5)Be committed to support youth empowerment and address climate challenges.
Speakers
Moderator
Stan Ying
CATY Graduate
CarbonCare InnoLab
Stan Ying
CarbonCare InnoLab
CATY Graduate
Stanley Ying (“Stan”) is passionate about advocating for sustainability and technological innovations. In his professional capacity, Stan serves as a consultant in the financial sector, with prior experience as a product manager in Generative AI.
Outside of work, he holds key organisational positions to drive positive impacts.
As a co-founder of ClimateLens, Stan spearheads a pioneering project that leverages generative AI to translate climate insights, making them readily accessible to a wider audience. Furthermore, he serves as the Vice President of the St. Gallen Symposium Hong Kong Chapter, where he has introduced the flagship Hong Kong forum focusing on sustainability technology and regional collaborations.
Stan is honoured to hold the title of Professor Charles K. Kao Scholar and has been recognized as a “Leader of Tomorrow” at the 52nd St. Gallen Symposium, and “Outstanding Financial Technologist of the Year” by the Institute of Financial Technologists of Asia. Stan is also a charterholder of CESGA, PMP, and FRM.
Kylie Lai
Senior Programme Officer
CarbonCare InnoLab
Kylie Lai
CarbonCare InnoLab
Senior Programme Officer
Kylie is an UNFCCC COP Observer and has been the lecturer for CATY (Climate Advocacy Training for Youth) organised by CarbonCare InnoLab, incubating youth in international climate affairs. In addition to her teaching experience, she has imparted her knowledge by instructing climate-related courses at institutions such as the University of Hong Kong (HKU), The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), and VTC-IVE. Kylie is also involved in the SolarCare Programme of CarbonCare InnoLab, which aims to drive the energy just transition in Hong Kong. Her focus is on facilitating connections between NGOs, officials, and the community to install Solar PV systems and implement climate education programs throughout Hong Kong.
She is a current member of SHE Changes Climate Partners, where she plays a role in contributing to strategic planning aimed at empowering women and developing climate solutions on a global scale.
She has served in the former South Horizon District Councillor’s Office. During her time partnering with the District Councillor, she has implemented environmental protection strategic planning. In her climate action endeavours, she prioritises key areas such as women and gender, climate justice, and youth empowerment.
Supported by
CarbonCare InnoLab
CarbonCare InnoLab (CCIL) is a Section 88 registered NGO, with a mission to encourage collaborative actions and innovative solutions to combat climate change, focusing on climate justice, carbon reduction, resource conservation and resilience building. CCIL acts as a catalyst for climate actions through impactful community projects, training, education, research and advocacy.
Our sustainability goals for 2024:
1) Reduce carbon emissions by expanding the supply of solar energy in the energy grid leveraging Feed-in Tariff Scheme.
2) Increase awareness of climate justice throughout Hong Kong.
3) Empower young individuals to engage with local and global climate change agendas in alignment with the UNFCCC Paris Agreement.
4) Support vulnerable communities in enhancing climate resilience and disaster response capabilities.
5) Monitor Hong Kong’s performance in transitioning towards mitigation and adaptation measures via Paris Watch.
Products, Services & Solutions:
- Charity/NGO
- Renewable Energy
General Enquiry Email Address: info@ccinnolab.org
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