New study journey at Leadership Institute

Nurturing sustainability leaders

with HKFYG’s Leadership Institute

l A new online programme has been launched by the HKFYG

Leadership Institute to give students a taste of university-style learning and build competence in sustainability leadership. l This Pre-University Pilot Programme was run in partnership with speakers from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). l More than 20 schools joined in for the two series featuring interactive collaboration and discussion.. l The programme motivated 90% of participants to initiate positive social change. l 香港青年協會領袖學院與香港中文大學和 香港科技大學攜手合作，為中四至中六學 生開展線上線下的創新領袖計劃，逾20間 中學參與其中。

l 透過一系列有關全球文化、可持續發展的 講座，計劃皆在培養學生的國際視野，刺 激他們的思考模式。

l 參加者均表示獲益良多：「教授與我們經 常互動」、「我欣賞講者的知識淵博和熱 情，以及把握每個機會去鼓勵我們思考。」

The guided questions helped me realize and reflect on the relationship between sustainability and finance.

Key learning objectives

• Recognition of the role of future leaders as global citizens who can initiate sustainable change • Exploration of the relationship between universal values, sustainability, development and the economy • Development of a global perspective on cultural preservation and sustainable, green business practices • Preparation for tertiary education

Key speakers

Series I: Culture Through the Lens of Environment and Globalization with CUHK Department of Anthropology

Format Two-hour webinars with sharing and guided discussion sessions for students.

Prof Gordon Mathews Globalization and Culture Key learning points

• How globalization transforms the meaning of culture • The “single culture” compared to the

“global cultural supermarket” • The pros and cons of globalization for individuals, societies and the world • Hong Kong as a laboratory for globalization

Dr Tam Man-kei Fukushima+11: Lessons from a Nuclear Disaster Key learning points

• Humanity’s engagement with the environment • Historical and cross-cultural perspectives • The relationship between environmental crises and the cultures of survival

I appreciated how knowledgeable and passionate about the topic the presenter was and how he took every opportunity to inspire us and encourage us to think.

Series II: Green Finance: Needs, Concerns and Innovations with HKUST Sustainable and Green Finance Programme

Prof Arthur Lau

Director, BSc in Environmental Management and Technology Programme

Resources or Waste? Key learning points

• Introduction to sustainability and green finance • Concept of life cycle approach in sustainability

Circular Design Key learning points

• Minimizing resources for production • Maximizing lifetime of consumable items • Circularity in product design

Prof Keith Chan

Assistant Professor, Division of Environment and Sustainability

Maximizing Profit: Kill or Not Kill Key learning points

• Role of economics from conventional and sustainability perspectives • Why life cycle information is important to consumers

Partners

• CUHK Department of Anthropology • HKUST Sustainable and Green Finance Programme Dates May to June 2022 Enquiries Sharon Tang Tel 2169 0255 WhatsApp 4643 9940 Email SGL@leadershipinstitute.hk

More details

There was interaction with nearly everyone and feedback for all which gave better understanding of issues related to culture and sustainability.

Prof Veronique Lafon-Vinais

Programme Co-Director, BSc in Sustainable and Green Finance

The Rise of Sustainable Debt Finance Key learning points

• Understanding the differences between debt and equity capital • How to design debt finance for sustainability purposes

The HKFYG Leadership Institute in the revitalized former Fanlng Magistracy aims to offer innovative, comprehensive training that gives students the experience of taking up leadership roles and applying leadership skills. Students range from upper primary schoolchildren to young executives. The Institute also actively engages key stakeholders such as parents and teachers who care deeply about youth leadership development.