8th Action for Earth –
Global Youth Summit
Winter 2018

Young Environmentallists Making Change

18 – 20 January 2018
Hort Park, Singapore

Study Tour/Visit

Study Tour/Visit

  • Singapore Garden City
  • Food Waste Recycling System

Community Outreach

Community Outreach

  • Food Waste Outreach

Student Project

Student Project

  • Greenbuilt
  • Waste Management

Environmental Studies

Environmental Studies

  • Sustainable Urban Future

Study Workshops

Study Workshops

  • Communication, Presentation, Project Management, Team Management
  • Creative Thinking
  • Leadership
  • Decision Making
  • Problem Solving

Community Outreach

Inspire and educate community on Food Waste, a green initiative to minimise waste

Visit Singapore successful and sustainable environmental projects to learn how Singapore has made progress in overcoming Environmental Chllenges.

Actions for Earth Challenge

Theme:
Greenbuilt or Waste Minimisation (Water, Food or Energy)

Category:
Senior (16 years and above) and Junior (15 years and below)

First Round:
1 min pitch for audience scoring

Final Round:
Finalist 5 mins pitch to panel of judges

Criteria:
Based on their ecological impact, sustainable use of financial resources, marketing plan, teamwork and execution plan

Three Awards:
Junior and Senior Categories

  • Winners will be invited to present their progress of their project at next GYS
  • Project group, recommend for up to 5 students
  • Presentation on Powerpoint or prototype model
  • Bring own laptops or thumbdrives for your presentation

Programme

Date Activities
18 Jan 2018
8am to 10pm
Opening Ceremony

  • Registration
  • Opening address by GOH
  • Speakers
  • Singapore Sustainable Urban Future
  • Past Winners Outcome
  • Tour & Activities @ Sustainable Urban Future
  • Workshop: Project Management, Communication
19 Jan 2018
8am to 10pm
Study Tour, Community Outreach, Consumerism Education

  • Visit Singapore Garden City
  • Visit Food Waste Recycling System
  • Food Waste Community Outreach
  • Food Waste Challenge
20 Jan 2018
8am to 6pm
Innovative Solutions Award Presentation

  • Present Most Innovative Solutions to audience & judges
  • Award Presentation by GOH
  • Actions for Earth Concert

Fees and Registration

Registration Fee
International delegates US$498

Includes 5 nights accommodation, event registration, transfer, meals, event activities and off site visits and passes to cultural sites and activities.

Registration is only confirmed upon receipt of payment.
Cancellation Fee: 50% two weeks before event. No refund thereafter.

PAYMENT: Bank Transfer Please quote reference GYS SG19 Winter. Telegraphic Transfer to Hemispheres Foundation Pte Ltd Bank Account