ACTIONS FOR EARTH

GLOBAL YOUTH SUMMIT

WINTER 2017 Cambodia

12 14 January 2017
Phnom Penh, CAMBODIA
Ministry of Environment Building
Cambodian-Korean Co-operation Centre
Green Palace Hotel

Waste Not

Water & Waste Management

ACTIONS FOR EARTH

GLOBAL YOUTH SUMMIT
WINTER 2017 Cambodia

Hemispheres Foundation is a social enterprise run by a team of professionals

and volunteers who provide educational programs since 1999 to schools,
community and individuals to promote awareness and informed personal
actions concerning environmental issues.

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The dramatic change in our climate pattern is an immediate

concern for our future generations to sustain.
Fixing what has gone wrong in the natural
environment is now in the hands of our youths.
The Theme, Waste Not empowers young people under
The guidance of environmentalists, educators, entrepreneurs and
researchers, to collaborate locally and globally to plan and
implement innovative initiatives to overcome the natural
environment challenges.

Youths

are taking

Actions for Earth

be part of their Movement

Actions For Earth

GLOBAL YOUTH SUMMIT
is a youth-led global platform for students to
network, discuss and initiate innovation for
sustainable solutions to protect children, fresh
water and the natural environment from
further destruction.

GYS 2017
Learning Outcome

Environmental Studies Study Tour / Visit

Water Management
Waste Management
Nature Conservation

Phnom Penh Water Treatment Plant

Community Outreach
Study Workshops Live Green @ Residential Estate
Communication
Presentation
Project Management
Team Management
Think outside the Box
Leadership
Decision Making
Problem Solving

Project Topic
Water Saving
Energy Saving
Waste Management

Extended Learning Journey

Kamchay Hydropower Dam

Outcome of GYS
Actions for earth to

Reduce Waste!
Prepare an action plan to create innovative solutions to waste
minimisation to be executed in their respective home countries.
Pitch your Green Initiatives to a panel of judges.
Winners from junior and senior categories will be awarded cash
scholarship to work on their projects.

Be Inspired by speakers
and successful innovative
projects in the host country

Cambodia

Visit Cambodias successful and sustaining environmental projects

such as the Phnom Penh Water Treatment Plant to learn how
Cambodia has made progress in coping with its water challenges.

Live Green
A green initiative to
minimise
household waste

Community Outreach
Inspire and educate residents to
Live Green

Visit Cambodias residential estate to promote, inspire

and educate residents to reduce waste.

Programme
DAY

Registration and Opening Day

12 January 2017
Registration
Launch of GYS Cambodia by GOH
Cambodia Water Management
Past Winners Outcome
Project Management & Communication
Workshops

11:00 am to 9:00 pm

Programme
DAY

Study Tour, Community Outreach Consumerism

13 January 2017
Offsite Visits:
Phnom Penh Water Treatment Plant
Live Green Campaign
Consumerism Education

8:00 am to 8:00 pm

Programme
DAY

Innovative Solutions Award Presentation

14 January 2017
Most Innovate Solutions presentation to
audience & judges
Award Presentation by GOH
Actions for Earth Concert

8:00 am to 8:00 pm

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DAY
Optional

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Extended Learning Journey

15 January 2017
Environment Study
Visit Kamchay Hydropower Dam at Kampot
Province.
The dam produce 194 MKw of electricity. Hear from
the community on the ecological and environmental
impact of the dam.
Visit Salt and Pepper production and durian
plantation.

8:00 am to 8:00 pm

Reminder
Temperature: Low 24o Celsius high 32o Celsius
Electrical socket: 2 round / flat pin
Attire: Day 1 & 3 (Open & Closing) in School uniform
Day 2 in GYS T-shirt provided

Performance: by group or country

It can be a musical or dance

Checklist

Personal Clothing: clothes, long pants, socks, underwear, cap, pajamas

Toiletries
2 sets formal school uniform for opening and closing ceremony
1 non disposable water bottle
1 pairs of covered shoes
Raincoat/poncho
Camera, computer laptop
Personal medication, if needed
Passport and one photocopy of the information page
Air ticket
Cambodia entry visa, if needed
Signed consent form (copy attached)
Project material, if any
Performance material/costumes, if any

Actions for Earth Award

for the most Sustainable Environmental Solution
Theme: Water, Waste or Energy Minimisation
Category: Senior (16 years and above) and Junior
(15 years and below)
First round: 1 min pitch for audience scoring
Final Round: Finalist 5 min pitch to panel of judges
Criteria: based on their ecological impact, sustainable use
of financial resources, marketing plan, teamwork and
execution plan

Actions for Earth Award

for the most Sustainable Environmental Solution
Criteria: based on their ecological impact, sustainable use of
financial resources, marketing plan, teamwork and execution plan
Three awards - Junior and Senior category
Sponsorship money to continue the project
After GYS, to report progress of project
Winners invited to present their progress and experience at next GYS.
No limit per group, recommend 5 students to facilitate discussion and
teamwork.
Presentation on Powerpoint, charts (materials provided to design charts)
Bring own laptops or thumb-drives of the presentation day.

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Transfers & Meals

Media

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Steering Committee & Partners

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Email: actions@hemispheresfund.org
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