As climate, ESG, and sustainability topics continue to evolve, a new generation of leaders is stepping up to bridge the gap between high-level commitments and grassroots reality. How do we move from passive awareness to active, community-led impact? How can youth-led initiatives, new digital perspectives, and emerging networks redefine accountability across industries?
This panel convenes dynamic young changemakers, community builders, and advocates from East Asia and Europe to examine how bottom-up action can accelerate sustainability goals. Moving across diverse sectors and fresh approaches, the conversation will explore how local networks can mobilize collective action, foster cross-border exchanges, and build an open, accessible dialogue for a sustainable future.
Program
Moderator: René Sigg, Senior Advisor / Partner, Intep – Integrated Planning LLC
09:30-10:00 – Registration
10:00-10:05 – Opening Remarks
10:05-10:10 – Youth Voice in Sustainable AgriFood System – Yue Zhang, Country Representative (YPARD); Partnership Officer (GSC Shanghai II Hub)
10:10-10:15 – Beyond Participation: Youth as Connectors and Accelerators of ESG – Remoca Shi, Founder & Executive President of WeCarbon
10:15-10:20 – Building bridges to accelerate green innovation – Adrien Legrain, Co-Founder at Climate P.A.I.
10:20-10:25 – What Happens When We Let Young People Lead? – Sybille Revel, Dual-Degree Master’s Student, University of Geneva & Tsinghua University
10:25-10:30 – Beyond Green Buildings: Making Sustainability Work in the Real World – Malcolm Guan, Architect & Partner, Haide Lianchuang Design
10:30-11:45 – Panel Discussion & Q&A
