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Youths of sister cities discuss global governance
Date: 2020-11-11
Source: Beijing Municipal Committee of the Communist Youth League
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From October 28 to November 4, 2020, youths from Beijing and its sister cities had online discussions about global governance. Over 200 people from 29 organizations of 24 countries across the world participated in the event.  

The participants discussed three topics of global concern, focusing on the youth's responsibility in global governance and the measures to be taken. In the spirit of promoting understanding through exchanges and achieving win-win cooperation, they put forward their opinions on making the world a better place. The details are as follows:

Topic I: The Youth and Public Health Emergency Governance

School of Public Health, Capital Medical University:

To deal with public health emergencies, we need to develop a comprehensive and well-coordinated emergency response system.

Republican Proposal (PRO), Argentina:

We are grateful that China shared with us effective measures and experiences in dealing with COVID-19 at the critical period of epidemic response, which has helped us fight the epidemic. The epidemic has brought both challenges and opportunities. Despite the crisis, we have observed the best of humanity, and we have realized the power of solidarity.

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Saint Petersburg State University of Economics:

College students are also members of the society. We should do our utmost to protect those in need so that doctors can treat and care for the infected. We hope to introduce a new cooperation project to international youth organizations online, and look forward to working together with medical students from various countries to make youths' contributions to the global prevention and control of COVID-19.

Student Volunteers Foundation, Malaysia:

When faced with a public crisis, young people are quick to offer their ideas. People from different backgrounds tend to see things differently and will offer new ideas. We need to have an open mind and summarize and absorb different ideas to meet the challenges.

Department of Health, Vientiane, Laos:

We are very grateful to Beijing Youth Federation for creating this platform, which allows us to share our ideas and exchange with youths from different countries and learn from each other. In the face of the epidemic, we have established a bottom-up emergency management system from communities to provinces, to the country and to the region, and a mechanism for joint action of the government and the people.

Arniko Society, Nepal:

Actions of the government and the youth are both very important for epidemic prevention and control. With close cooperation between the government and youth organizations, we are confident that we will win a victory over COVID-19.

Students from Rwanda:

China's epidemic prevention and control measures are enlightening to Rwanda. We are grateful to China for its medical aid. Thanks to China's assistance and the efforts of the government of Rwanda, the epidemic has been put under control in Rwanda. The epidemic has also attracted more attention to public health and personal health among the government and the people of Rwanda.

Topic II: The Youth and Ecological Governance

Beijing University of Technology:

Beijing is promoting garbage sorting by developing a comprehensive scheme, making plans for the development of recycling industries, publicizing knowledge about garbage sorting through entertaining activities, and exploring diverse business models for garbage recycling.

Future Forest:

The world loses 24 soccer fields of land to desert every minute, and twice the area of the Republic of Korea every year. We hope to strengthen cooperation with youth organizations in various countries to build a green Great Wall with the power of the youth. We believe that our joint efforts will produce the effect that 1 plus 1 is greater than 2.

China-Maldivian Cultural Association:

The Maldives is surrounded by ocean water above 25℃. Global warming has posed a significant existential threat to island countries like the Maldives. If we do not recognize the seriousness of this issue and take effective measures, we will face incalculable consequences. Young people represent the future. We hope that they will learn and apply new technologies to solve the environmental problems we are facing for the benefit of future generations.

Association for Sri Lanka-Chinese Social and Cultural Cooperation:

We are grateful to Beijing Youth Federation for creating this platform so that youths from around the world can exchange their ideas and contribute to environmental protection. Sri Lanka is known as the Island of Paradise. Despite its small territory, it has the greatest biodiversity in Asia. Sri Lanka is also facing a lot of challenging environmental issues. We share the planet Earth. If any country does not live a sustainable lifestyle, it will have an impact on the quality of life of people around the globe and the environment.

International Affairs Division, Bangkok, Thailand

Thailand has taken many effective measures to mitigate air and noise pollution, such as Earth Hour, online shopping, plastic bag bans, and vehicle emission inspection every 6 months. We hope you find these measures mind-opening.

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Foundation of Regional Initiatives (Youth NGO), Ukraine:

We have taken some measures for ecological conservation in our country. For example, we promote zero-waste communities, organize summer camps to enable the youth to understand and appreciate the natural environment, and paint on recyclable cups so that people are willing to reuse them.

Students from Rwanda:

For ecological and environmental governance, youths worldwide should stand in solidarity, abandon discrimination, support and help each other, and make concerted efforts to contribute to ecological and environmental conservation.

Topic III: The Youth and Poverty Governance

Beijing Municipal Committee of the Communist Youth League:

The Beijing Municipal Committee of the Communist Youth League and the Beijing Youth Federation have taken into account the characteristics of poverty-stricken areas and conducted investigations to find out the causes of poverty and the needs of the poor. In view of the characteristics of Beijing, we have brought together people from all walks of life and transformed the capital's strengths and resources into important forces in poverty alleviation. We always value innovation to enhance the endogenous motivation of the poor and promote the sustainable development of recipient areas. Giving full play to our advantages in mobilization, we have taken solid measures to help the poor, and actively encourage youths of Beijing to participate in poverty governance.

Women and Children Self-reliance Group,Bangladesh:

Bangladesh is a relatively poor country in the world. To improve the sustainability of poverty reduction, we have launched a self-reliance movement. According to the concept of circular economy, Bangladeshi designers join hands with Japanese designers to design embroidery patterns, and Bangladeshi rural women make hand embroidery on old clothes, which are sold and promoted through online and offline exhibitions. We hope to promote the concept of self-reliance worldwide.

Bellpo Organization, Japan:

Japan attaches great importance to education for the poor, leaving no child behind. The government has introduced the "children's cafeteria" program to provide poor children with daily food, with ingredients donated by local farmers. Many companies provide support for poor children for more than 10 years to help them complete their education and contribute to the society.

Zhangjiakou Youth Federation:

After graduating from university, I started a business in my hometown, aiming to make it a better place and help local poor families shake off poverty. I am confident that the youth have the knowledge and ability to change the world for the better. A way to do this is to help others live better lives through our efforts. It is also the best way to fulfill ourselves.

Social Democratic Mongolian Youth Union, Mongolian Social Democratic Party:

The youth are the mainstay for poverty governance. We must place great emphasis on science and technology and use technologies to live in the border-less Earth village. In Mongolia, with the Internet, we can have access to leading courses in the world.

Youth and Teenager Development Association, Singapore:

We need to distribute more resources, such as education, employment, health care and housing, to low-income and vulnerable groups. The government provides a lot of training programs for the youth to learn skills and get better jobs. We are promoting digital learning, with which poor students can study and attend after-school activities online.

Mexican Embassy in China:

China has made great achievements in poverty alleviation and will achieve the UN's poverty reduction goal ahead of schedule, which will be a significant contribution to the global implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This is attributed to the efforts of the Chinese government, Chinese people and social forces. China's successful experience is very important for Mexico. We should learn from China.

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BAIC Group:

BAIC has taken proactive measures to fulfill its responsibility as a state-owned enterprise and participate in poverty alleviation by purchasing goods from poor regions, improving education, and developing industries in poor regions. BAIC has also launched the "Create Smiles for the World" activity to help poverty-stricken areas in other countries.

Students from Rwanda:

We strongly believe in the power of education in fighting against poverty and developing economy. The government unites all people through the implementation of educational programs. For example, it awards principal's scholarships to outstanding students, provides vocational training for the youth, encourages the youth to start businesses through mobile phones and the Internet, vigorously promotes gender equality, and guides young people to participate in making development plans.

Young Malaysians Movement, Johor Bahru, Malaysia:

Many people in Malaysia live in poverty and misery. The Malaysian government has made a poverty reduction plan. We organize charity running programs, in which more than 5,000 people have participated. The funds raised have supported 100 poor families. We know a famous Chinese saying that one should never stint on education however poor one may be. We encourage social forces to make donations to support primary education.


Link: Beijing Sister City International Youth Online Cooperation – Youth · Global Governance kicks off