Green Citizens Youth Ambassadors (GCYA) 2025–26 term

The UNESCO Hong Kong Association (UHKA) is thrilled to announce that the 2025–26 term for Green Citizens Youth Ambassadors (GCYA) has opened for applications, and UHKA cordially invites you to join the programme in promoting sustainable development!

The Green Citizens Youth Ambassador (GCYA) project was launched in 2021, in response to the initiation of the “UNESCO Green Citizens” Project  globally. With the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) as the core value, the project aims to empower aspiring youths in Hong Kong to become the leading force for sustainable development. UHKA provides global, national, local platforms and opportunities for youths to gain experience, share their unique perspectives, expand your networks and influence the communities around them.

Some highlights of the opportunities offering to GCYA include:

• Participate in UNESCO’s international competitions and conferences

• Policy advocacy for sustainable development

• Deliver keynote speeches on global, national, and local events

• Engage and network with sustainability professionals and the industry

• Field trip opportunities to enhance understanding of the UNSDGs

• Host educational events and workshops for students and the public on United Nations International Days

• Network and exchange meaningful thoughts on sustainable development

• Work with aspiring youths to promote education for sustainable development

All youths aged 18–30 and based in Hong Kong who are passionate about sustainable development are welcomed to apply, regardless of the degree you are pursuing.

More project details could be accessed from the application website:
https://unesco.hk/web/green-citizen-youth-ambassador/

Application deadline: July 14, 2025