China Youth COP15

WHO WE ARE

• We are a self-organized delegation of 50 young leaders from China committed to a secure and low-carbon future
• We all have a proven track record of excellence and a vowed commitment to educate and lead others
• We represent a nation that makes up one-fifth of humanity, and a youth population of 400 million people (1.5 times the entire population of the United States).
• We aspire to become China’s future entrepreneurs, chief executives, social pioneers and government leaders
• We will be alive in the year 2050, and we understand that our lives depend on political decisions that must be science-based
• We believe there is No Other Way!

OUR MISSIONS

1. Represent China’s Youth Commitment to a Low Carbon Future
2. Set a Precedence of Chinese Youth Engagement on International Issues that Affect Us
3. Inspire a New Generation of Forward-Thinking Leadership
4. Pioneer Peaceful Youth Diplomacy Around the World

OUR CAMPAIGN: NO OTHER WAY but NOW!

OUR ACTIONS

- On October 24, 2009, we organized 300 simultaneous ciimate action events throughout China in an unprecedented display of positive and peaceful collaboration towards finding solutions for climate change
- In October, we organized a rigorous nationwide search for outstanding youth to form China’s first youth delegation to COP15
- In November, we conducted intensive professional training, and learned from experts on COP15 Negotiations and Climate Change Issues, Communication Strategies and Leadership
- We intensively raised grassroots funds of over US$100,000 in less than one month to be able to pioneer this effort in Copenhagen
- We will spend 2 weeks in Copenhagen utilizing all our knowledge, talent and resources to inspire and make a difference!