The four-day summit will combine expert discussions and practical workshops, with selected youth-led projects receiving seed funding, mentorship and implementation support.
Applications have opened for the Global Youth Climate Summit (GYCS) 2027, which will bring together 500 young leaders from around the world from March 10 to 13 at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST).
The summit will be organised by the Global Youth Leadership Center (GYLC) in partnership with HKUST, with Hang Lung Properties Limited as title sponsor.
Under the theme “Climate Solutions That Work”, the 2027 summit will focus on developing solutions with measurable results rather than relying on pledges. It will bring together 100 participants in person and 400 virtually, alongside scientists, policymakers, business leaders and climate experts.
The summit will cover six areas: clean energy for all, net-zero cities and infrastructure, ocean health and climate repair, biodiversity across generations, managing climate extremes, and youth-led adaptation and finance.
Participants will take part in expert-led discussions, leadership masterclasses and workshops on climate action planning.
Those attending in person will also visit Kadoorie Farm & Botanic Garden to learn about conservation and biodiversity initiatives.
Following the summit, 10 youth-led initiatives will be selected as Youth Climate Champions. Each initiative will receive a $1,000 seed grant, mentorship and project management support.
The summit was first held in Bangladesh in 2022, followed by editions in Tanzania in 2023 and Brazil in 2025. Across the three editions, it has engaged more than 2,500 young people.
Young people working on climate action, sustainability, innovation or community-led solutions can apply through the summit’s website: https://gylc.org/summit2027/.
