YEA 4th Edition: Opening Ceremony

As summer unfolds, we are excited to announce the 4th Edition of the Young Environment Ambassador (YEA) Programme, welcoming 30 enthusiastic Form 3 to Form 5 students who are eager to deepen their understanding of climate action and community engagement.

The opening ceremony took place on 19 July 2025, featuring the honour of having Mr Evan Auyang, our chairman, officially kick off the event. We were also delighted to hear a warm welcome speech from Ms Diane Wong, JP, the Under Secretary for Environment and Ecology, who set an inspiring tone for the programme ahead.

A highlight of the ceremony was the panel discussion moderated by distinguished environmental leaders: Prof Wong Kam Sing, former Secretary for Environment, and Mr Lam Chiu Ying, former Head of Observatory. Joining them were previous YEA award-winning participants who offered valuable insights and encouragement to our new cohort.

This year’s programme is made possible thanks to the generous funding from The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Hong Kong, ExxonMobil Hong Kong, and Swire Properties. We also deeply appreciate our education collaborator, the Hong Kong Maritime Museum, for graciously providing the venue. Our heartfelt thanks go to all supporting organisations, including At Knowledge Education Foundation, Beetales, Climate Fresk, Vessel REPAIR, Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, Energy Institute Hong Kong, Engineers Without Borders, Environment and Ecology Bureau, Environmental Protection Department, Greenpeace, Hong Kong Institute of Qualified Environmental Professionals, Hong Kong Institute of Urban Design, Institution of Civil Engineers, Outdoor Wildlife Learning Hong Kong, Redress, Schneider Electric, The Conservancy Association, The Environmental Management Association of Hong Kong Limited, The Green Earth, The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, Hong Kong Bird Watching Society, The Hong Kong Institute of Architects, The Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects, Hong Kong Observatory, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Division of Environment and Sustainability, The Nature Conservancy, Towngas, and Wu Zhi Qiao (Bridge to China) Charitable Foundation.

In the weeks ahead, the participants will engage in an exciting schedule of workshops and an even greater number of site visits than last year, providing them with hands-on experiences to complement their learning. Building on previous years’ successes, this year’s YEAs are poised to make a lasting impact through their climate action projects.

We look forward to witnessing their growth and contributions as they become champions for environmental sustainability in Hong Kong and beyond.