Chinese Youth at COP29: Exploring Pavilions and Amplifying Climate Advocacy
Chinese youth at COP29: Engaging in pavilion tours and making impactful climate calls.
TroibNews 
Young Chinese delegates are making their presence felt at COP29, the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, showcasing their commitment to global climate action.
Clad in traditional Chinese attire, the youth delegates toured the COP29 Blue Zone on Friday, visiting 20 booths representing various organizations from countries such as Brazil, Malaysia, several African nations, and the UAE. They engaged in friendly exchanges with Azerbaijan, the host country.
Through the exchange of special souvenirs, the Chinese youth representatives expressed their strong resolve to collaborate with the international community in tackling climate change challenges.
The Chinese Pavilion at COP29 offers a diverse array of cultural experiences, including calligraphy, papercutting, bamboo weaving, traditional opera, and tea ceremonies. These activities are attracting significant attention and provide a unique platform to share China's perspective on climate change.
Beyond the pavilion, Chinese youth are actively voicing their concerns. Gao Shiqing, a 15-year-old high school student and a member of the All-China Environment Federation's Young Environmental Guardians, emphasized the need for immediate climate action during the side event titled "Promoting China's Solutions for Public Climate Action," as reported by China News Service.
Gao focused on the plight of the North China leopard, or golden leopard, which is critically endangered and once roamed freely in Beijing. Through the "Bring the Leopard Home" project, young conservationists are working to restore the leopard's habitat by creating ecological corridors.
Wen Xu, a young Chinese scientific explorer, also issued a call to action at the "Youth in Action, Future of the World" side event. As reported by China Youth Daily, Xu is preparing for a challenging Antarctic expedition with the goal of setting a new world record and raising awareness about melting glaciers.
In 2020, Xu made history by becoming the first Chinese individual to reach the South Pole solo, unsupported, and without resupply.
Rohan Mehta for TROIB News
Clad in traditional Chinese attire, the youth delegates toured the COP29 Blue Zone on Friday, visiting 20 booths representing various organizations from countries such as Brazil, Malaysia, several African nations, and the UAE. They engaged in friendly exchanges with Azerbaijan, the host country.
Through the exchange of special souvenirs, the Chinese youth representatives expressed their strong resolve to collaborate with the international community in tackling climate change challenges.
The Chinese Pavilion at COP29 offers a diverse array of cultural experiences, including calligraphy, papercutting, bamboo weaving, traditional opera, and tea ceremonies. These activities are attracting significant attention and provide a unique platform to share China's perspective on climate change.
Beyond the pavilion, Chinese youth are actively voicing their concerns. Gao Shiqing, a 15-year-old high school student and a member of the All-China Environment Federation's Young Environmental Guardians, emphasized the need for immediate climate action during the side event titled "Promoting China's Solutions for Public Climate Action," as reported by China News Service.
Gao focused on the plight of the North China leopard, or golden leopard, which is critically endangered and once roamed freely in Beijing. Through the "Bring the Leopard Home" project, young conservationists are working to restore the leopard's habitat by creating ecological corridors.
Wen Xu, a young Chinese scientific explorer, also issued a call to action at the "Youth in Action, Future of the World" side event. As reported by China Youth Daily, Xu is preparing for a challenging Antarctic expedition with the goal of setting a new world record and raising awareness about melting glaciers.
In 2020, Xu made history by becoming the first Chinese individual to reach the South Pole solo, unsupported, and without resupply.
Rohan Mehta for TROIB News
