Global Dialogue on Environmental Challenges
The Global Dialogue on Environmental Challenges is a Model UN-style interactive workshop where students will represent one of six nations (India, Japan, Peru, Sweden, Nigeria, Brazil), research culturally-rooted conservation practices, link them to UN SDGs, collaborate in delegations, present a 5-minute proposal, and get expert feedback from G17 Hong Kong guests + HKU’s Professor David A. Palmer (ESG & cultural sustainability expert). It’s hands-on diplomatic training, global fluency, critical thinking, and real inspiration to become a campus sustainability changemaker.
Event details:
Date: 4 March 2026 (Tuesday)
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Common Core / BASc Lounge, MB150
Please refer to the latest messages from student organizer below.
Organised by G17 Hong Kong Team. If you have any questions, feel free to email Samin Yasir Chowdhury (u3636592@connect.hku.hk).
This project is supported by the Common Core Leadership and Impact Award.
Message from G17 Hong Kong Team
Dear HKU Community,
What if you could debate real global issues, pitch bold ideas, and win recognition?
Invitation: Global Dialogue on Environmental Challenges
A Model UN-style interactive workshop – powered by Common Core & Leadership and Impact Award
Represent one of six nations (India, Japan, Peru, Sweden, Nigeria, Brazil), research culturally-rooted conservation practices, link them to UN SDGs, collaborate in delegations, present a 5-minute proposal, and get expert feedback from G17 Hong Kong guests + HKU’s Professor David A. Palmer (ESG & cultural sustainability expert).
It’s hands-on diplomatic training, global fluency, critical thinking, and real inspiration to become a campus sustainability changemaker.
Details:
📅 Date: Tuesday, 4 March 2026
⏰ Time: 2:00–5:00 PM
📍 Venue: MB150, HKU
🎟 Free – limited to 30–40 students
Quick flow:
– Intro & delegation assignment
– Expert guest insights
– Team planning & strategy
– Country proposals & Q&A
– Judging (Best Idea, Best Delegates, Best Speaker) + reflection on student actions
Spots very limited – first-come, first-served!
Ready to make your voice count?
📲 Register now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZGBGSSKLjT9EZ8hpY9norHVolHdzY2f2cf_q5mAfQcSsmLA/viewform?usp=dialog
This is more than an event – it’s a spark for the next generation of global problem-solvers.
Bring your curiosity and let’s build a better planet together. 🌱
