BackgroundCarbonCare InnoLab (CCIL) will lead a delegation of four participants from the 7th Youth Climate Advocacy Training Programme and one member of the Hong Kong Youth Climate Action Network to attend the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Türkiye this November. Through their participation, the delegation will continue to engage in international climate negotiations while advocating for youth empowerment and climate justice.
By taking part in COP31, CCIL aims to provide Hong Kong young people with first-hand exposure to global climate issues and opportunities to exchange ideas and strengthen collaboration with youth from around the world. The delegation will bring international experiences, innovative approaches, and successful case studies back to Hong Kong to promote more inclusive, innovative, and effective climate policies and actions. Hong Kong youth also hope to demonstrate to the international community their commitment to advancing local climate action, contributing to the fulfilment of global climate commitments, and promoting climate justice.
CCIL hopes that, following the conference, the youth delegates will gain valuable knowledge, networks, and experience that will empower them to become catalysts for climate action in Hong Kong. By sharing their insights and inspiring others, they can help drive progress towards global decarbonisation goals and encourage greater youth participation in climate action.
The Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, known as COP, is the decision-making body responsible for monitoring and reviewing the implementation of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. It brings together the 197 nations and territories, called parties, that have signed on to the Framework Convention. The COP has met annually since 1995. COP21, held in Paris, France, in December 2015, was historic in its outcome – the Paris Agreement, as the legally binding international climate agreement.
This year’s COP31 agenda covers a wide range of priorities, including waste reduction, marine ecosystem conservation, and strengthening the climate resilience of cities and public health systems. One of the key goals attracting global attention is to increase the global rate of electrification. Murat Kurum, Türkiye’s Minister of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change and President of COP31, has publicly highlighted the importance of achieving the “35x35” target, which aims to raise the global electrification rate to 35% by 2035. The initiative seeks to reduce the world's dependence on fossil fuels and accelerate the transition towards a cleaner and more sustainable energy future.
As the global climate crisis intensifies and extreme weather events become increasingly frequent, youth participation is more important than ever in driving meaningful change. CCIL hopes that the delegation will bring back international best practices, innovative ideas, and practical solutions that can be translated into concrete climate action in Hong Kong. Through their engagement, the delegates can help strengthen local climate policies, inspire broader community participation, and contribute to building a more sustainable and resilient future for both Hong Kong and the global community.
COP31 Hong Kong Youth Statement:
Extreme weather events at both the local and global scales have resulted in significant loss of life, mass displacement, and a severe degradation of living standards. On 9 August, the Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) recorded the highest temperature since 1884; research shows that extreme heat is estimated to cause hundreds of excess deaths annually.
Although the Paris Agreement urges countries to limit global warming to 1.5°C, a recent United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) report concludes that exceeding this threshold is now inevitable, resulting in exacerbated extreme weather events, glacial melt, sea-level rise, and ecological damage.
As the COP31 youth delegation, we are aware of the escalating climate emergency and call for decisive and transformative climate action. We urge the HKSAR government to accelerate both its mitigation and adaptation initiatives, protect vulnerable groups, catalyse green investments, and structurally integrate youth perspectives into climate policy formulation.
We recommend that the government:
- Accelerate the Energy Transition through renewable energy, electrified public transport, and e-waste management for solar panels and EV batteries.
- Integrating Statutory Climate Adaptation and Enforceable Occupational Health Standards to Protect Outdoor Workers from Extreme Heat through mandatory WBGT monitoring, enforceable work–rest schedules, and greater employer accountability.
- Building a Climate-Resilient, Low-Carbon Healthcare System, including heat–health action plans with night-time triggers, emissions reporting, low-carbon procurement, and workforce training.
- Strengthening Climate-related Governance and Information Integrity through a central risk framework, mandatory assessments, independent disclosure assurance, and anti-greenwashing enforcement.
- Adopting a Multi-Dimensional Capacity-Building Model for Youth Empowerment and Talent Cultivation to Develop Resilience against Increased Climate Risk through institutionalised youth engagement and climate education across policy, schools, and professional training.
COP31 Youth Delegates
Angel Lam |
Angel Lam has over seven years of experience in ESG. She has worked at a multinational textile company and a Big Four accounting firm, serving in roles including Management Trainee and Sustainability Manager. In these capacities, she oversaw ESG strategy, implementation and disclosure. She currently leads ESG compliance and climate risk management at an international luxury group. After graduating from the University of Hong Kong with a Bachelor of Social Sciences in She graduated from the University of Hong Kong with a Bachelor of Social Sciences in 2018. She subsequently pursued further studies alongside her career and completed a Master of Science in Environmental and Public Health Management at Hong Kong Baptist University with Distinction in 2024, receiving multiple scholarships during the programme. She also holds professional qualifications including the Certified ESG Analyst (CESGA) and Certified Sustainable Development Professional (CSDP) designations. Outside of work, Angel actively manages her social media platforms, where she shares the latest developments in sustainability. She also regularly participates in activities and volunteer initiatives related to climate change and community development, including the Youth Climate Advocacy Training programme organised by CarbonCare InnoLab. Through her professional expertise and personal actions, she hopes to inspire greater awareness of sustainability issues. |
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Kate Jung |
Kate Jung is a freshman at the University of Hong Kong, majoring in Economics and Politics & Public Administration. With her extensive background in international relations research, she is currently exploring interdisciplinary areas regarding environmental governance, including climate justice and the “just transition” agenda, the role of multilateral organisations in driving climate financing, and international environmental law. An alumna from the United World Colleges network, she has worked closely with various local and international climate organisations throughout the past 5-6 years. She was previously an advisor to the Child Rights International Network, and joined CarbonCare InnoLab’s 7th Climate Advocacy Training for Youth programme to further her advocacy in her local community. She is currently a Student Ambassador to the Youth for Ecocide Law network, and is responsible for coordinating tertiary institutions to pursue more ambitious climate research and provide endorsement for critical civil society agendas. She is committed to advancing climate adaptation and resilience measures at the national and international levels, through effective economic management and through an intersectional approach. |
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Lauren Lee |
Lauren Lee is a structured finance professional and certified ESG specialist dedicated to mobilising global capital for corporate sustainability. She holds a Master’s degree in Accounting from The University of Hong Kong and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified ESG Analyst (CESGA), and Certified Carbon Auditor. With a background spanning finance and ESG, she focuses on designing and delivering tailored sustainable financing solutions for corporate clients in her banking career, bridging the gap between complex institutional finance and practical corporate decarbonisation strategies. Deeply passionate about climate justice, Lauren firmly believes that vulnerable populations must have a meaningful voice in policy decisions to ensure that the burdens of climate damage are shared fairly. As an alumna of CarbonCare InnoLab’s Climate Advocacy Training for Youth programme, she supports awareness initiatives for frontline communities and seeks to address the underlying economic and social causes of environmental inequality. Her commitment to this cause is further reflected in her recent role as the thematic policy lead for Climate Justice and Human Rights at LCOYHK 2026. Beyond her financial and analytical background, Lauren is also an artist who uses creative media to express environmental challenges and make climate issues more accessible. By combining her experience in sustainable finance, grassroots advocacy, and art, she hopes to support youth climate education in Hong Kong and contribute to a more inclusive and climate-resilient community. |
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Rachel Cheung |
Cheung Wing Tung Rachel is a final-year MBBS student and President's Scholar at the University of Hong Kong, working at the intersection of clinical medicine, health policy, and global health governance. She holds an MSc in Public Health (Health Services Management) from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, where her dissertation examined policy options to strengthen Hong Kong's Strategy and Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance. Rachel is a member of the Quadripartite Working Group on Youth Engagement for AMR, convened by FAO, UNEP, WHO and WOAH, co-chair of the Youth Engagement Task Force on AMR in Asia-Pacific at ReAct Asia Pacific and a member of the YOUNGO Health Working Group. She previously served as Standing Committee on Public Health External Affairs Assistant for Advocacy at the International Federation of Medical Students' Associations (IFMSA), where she coordinated global advocacy and policy development across climate change, antimicrobial resistance, noncommunicable diseases and tobacco control, and represented youth groups in WHO and UN processes. Her interests sit at the intersection of climate change and health, spanning research on the mental health consequences of environmental displacement, health within climate adaptation planning, and the development of climate-resilient and sustainable health systems. She hopes to carry this work forward alongside her clinical training, contributing to how health systems in Hong Kong and the wider region prepare for a warming climate. |
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Selena Liang |
Selena Liang is a freelance environmental journalist who writes in-depth features on climate change policies and sustainable solutions. Recognising the climate crisis as a critical global threat, her work focuses heavily on energy transition, mitigation infrastructure and adaptation measures. Her reporting portfolio includes comprehensive coverage of renewable energy development and urban tree conservation across Hong Kong, Taiwan and beyond. Selena previously served as a Research Assistant at the Asian Energy Studies Centre of Hong Kong Baptist University, where she interviewed experts on Hong Kong’s climate goals and policies. She aims to continue writing, researching and advocating for climate issues in Hong Kong and beyond. |
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Angel Lam
Angel Lam has over seven years of experience in ESG. She has worked at a multinational textile company and a Big Four accounting firm, serving in roles including Management Trainee and Sustainability Manager. In these capacities, she oversaw ESG strategy, implementation and disclosure. She currently leads ESG compliance and climate risk management at an international luxury group.
After graduating from the University of Hong Kong with a Bachelor of Social Sciences in She graduated from the University of Hong Kong with a Bachelor of Social Sciences in 2018. She subsequently pursued further studies alongside her career and completed a Master of Science in Environmental and Public Health Management at Hong Kong Baptist University with Distinction in 2024, receiving multiple scholarships during the programme. She also holds professional qualifications including the Certified ESG Analyst (CESGA) and Certified Sustainable Development Professional (CSDP) designations.
Outside of work, Angel actively manages her social media platforms, where she shares the latest developments in sustainability. She also regularly participates in activities and volunteer initiatives related to climate change and community development, including the Youth Climate Advocacy Training programme organised by CarbonCare InnoLab. Through her professional expertise and personal actions, she hopes to inspire greater awareness of sustainability issues.
Kate Jung
Kate Jung is a freshman at the University of Hong Kong, majoring in Economics and Politics & Public Administration. With her extensive background in international relations research, she is currently exploring interdisciplinary areas regarding environmental governance, including climate justice and the “just transition” agenda, the role of multilateral organisations in driving climate financing, and international environmental law.
An alumna from the United World Colleges network, she has worked closely with various local and international climate organisations throughout the past 5-6 years. She was previously an advisor to the Child Rights International Network, and joined CarbonCare InnoLab’s 7th Climate Advocacy Training for Youth programme to further her advocacy in her local community. She is currently a Student Ambassador to the Youth for Ecocide Law network, and is responsible for coordinating tertiary institutions to pursue more ambitious climate research and provide endorsement for critical civil society agendas. She is committed to advancing climate adaptation and resilience measures at the national and international levels, through effective economic management and through an intersectional approach.
Lauren Lee
Lauren Lee is a structured finance professional and certified ESG specialist dedicated to mobilising global capital for corporate sustainability. She holds a Master’s degree in Accounting from The University of Hong Kong and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified ESG Analyst (CESGA), and Certified Carbon Auditor. With a background spanning finance and ESG, she focuses on designing and delivering tailored sustainable financing solutions for corporate clients in her banking career, bridging the gap between complex institutional finance and practical corporate decarbonisation strategies.
Deeply passionate about climate justice, Lauren firmly believes that vulnerable populations must have a meaningful voice in policy decisions to ensure that the burdens of climate damage are shared fairly. As an alumna of CarbonCare InnoLab’s Climate Advocacy Training for Youth programme, she supports awareness initiatives for frontline communities and seeks to address the underlying economic and social causes of environmental inequality. Her commitment to this cause is further reflected in her recent role as the thematic policy lead for Climate Justice and Human Rights at LCOYHK 2026.
Beyond her financial and analytical background, Lauren is also an artist who uses creative media to express environmental challenges and make climate issues more accessible. By combining her experience in sustainable finance, grassroots advocacy, and art, she hopes to support youth climate education in Hong Kong and contribute to a more inclusive and climate-resilient community.
Rachel Cheung
Cheung Wing Tung Rachel is a final-year MBBS student and President's Scholar at the University of Hong Kong, working at the intersection of clinical medicine, health policy, and global health governance. She holds an MSc in Public Health (Health Services Management) from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, where her dissertation examined policy options to strengthen Hong Kong's Strategy and Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance.
Rachel is a member of the Quadripartite Working Group on Youth Engagement for AMR, convened by FAO, UNEP, WHO and WOAH, co-chair of the Youth Engagement Task Force on AMR in Asia-Pacific at ReAct Asia Pacific and a member of the YOUNGO Health Working Group. She previously served as Standing Committee on Public Health External Affairs Assistant for Advocacy at the International Federation of Medical Students' Associations (IFMSA), where she coordinated global advocacy and policy development across climate change, antimicrobial resistance, noncommunicable diseases and tobacco control, and represented youth groups in WHO and UN processes.
Her interests sit at the intersection of climate change and health, spanning research on the mental health consequences of environmental displacement, health within climate adaptation planning, and the development of climate-resilient and sustainable health systems. She hopes to carry this work forward alongside her clinical training, contributing to how health systems in Hong Kong and the wider region prepare for a warming climate.
Selena Liang
Selena Liang is a freelance environmental journalist who writes in-depth features on climate change policies and sustainable solutions.
Recognising the climate crisis as a critical global threat, her work focuses heavily on energy transition, mitigation infrastructure and adaptation measures. Her reporting portfolio includes comprehensive coverage of renewable energy development and urban tree conservation across Hong Kong, Taiwan and beyond.
Selena previously served as a Research Assistant at the Asian Energy Studies Centre of Hong Kong Baptist University, where she interviewed experts on Hong Kong’s climate goals and policies. She aims to continue writing, researching and advocating for climate issues in Hong Kong and beyond.
CCIL Delagates
Karly Ip |
Karly is passionate about environmental education and social equity. She majored in Environmental Science and has extensive volunteering experience. Karly has collaborated with NGOs to raise climate awareness among children and youth while promoting sustainable lifestyles. At COP30, Karly represented CCIL as a COP observer and actively participated in negotiations regarding food security and agricultural transition. Working with the YOUNGO Food and Agriculture Working Group, she helped plan and arrange meetings with negotiators to advocate for sustainable, climate-resilient food systems that prioritise food and nutrition security, environmental justice, and the leadership of young farmers, women, and Indigenous youth globally. She also spoke on behalf of the Working Group at a side event, sharing youth perspectives, local solutions, and Indigenous knowledge to promote a just transition in food security and agriculture. Karly focuses on food security and access for vulnerable communities, both internationally and in Hong Kong. Her goal is to strengthen their climate resilience and ensure they are included in every stage of climate decision-making and implementation. |
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Fun Ho |
Wai Fun Ho is a Policy Analyst at CarbonCare InnoLab (CCIL). She holds a Master’s degree in Social Policy, with a research focus on climate and energy policy. Prior to joining CCIL in 2023, she managed research projects and coordinated academic events across various universities, acquiring extensive experience in research and knowledge transfer. As a graduate of the inaugural Climate Advocacy Training for Youth (CATY) programme, she has participated in UN Climate Change Conferences (COP) as an observer since COP26. Today, she actively drives international and local climate policy advocacy and research, while leveraging her own experience to empower Hong Kong youth to become climate leaders and advance climate justice. |
Karly Ip
Senior Programme Officer
Karly is passionate about environmental education and social equity. She majored in Environmental Science and has extensive volunteering experience. Karly has collaborated with NGOs to raise climate awareness among children and youth while promoting sustainable lifestyles.
At COP30, Karly represented CCIL as a COP observer and actively participated in negotiations regarding food security and agricultural transition. Working with the YOUNGO Food and Agriculture Working Group, she helped plan and arrange meetings with negotiators to advocate for sustainable, climate-resilient food systems that prioritise food and nutrition security, environmental justice, and the leadership of young farmers, women, and Indigenous youth globally. She also spoke on behalf of the Working Group at a side event, sharing youth perspectives, local solutions, and Indigenous knowledge to promote a just transition in food security and agriculture.
Karly focuses on food security and access for vulnerable communities, both internationally and in Hong Kong. Her goal is to strengthen their climate resilience and ensure they are included in every stage of climate decision-making and implementation.
Fun Ho
Policy Analyst
Wai Fun Ho is a Policy Analyst at CarbonCare InnoLab (CCIL). She holds a Master’s degree in Social Policy, with a research focus on climate and energy policy. Prior to joining CCIL in 2023, she managed research projects and coordinated academic events across various universities, acquiring extensive experience in research and knowledge transfer.
As a graduate of the inaugural Climate Advocacy Training for Youth (CATY) programme, she has participated in UN Climate Change Conferences (COP) as an observer since COP26. Today, she actively drives international and local climate policy advocacy and research, while leveraging her own experience to empower Hong Kong youth to become climate leaders and advance climate justice.
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