The Second International Conference & POP Festival for Youth Climate Action

10:30 PM (Beijing time) on 5 December, as a leading platform for promoting climate action and earth protection to 1.8 billion young people around the world, GCPS introduced the achievements of China's implementation of the 2030 agenda for sustainable development, called on urban youth and people from all walks of life to join in In the campaign to improve climate change, fight against the Covid-19 and protect our homeland. Our mission is to integrate culture and promote sustainable development among the world's cities.

The following speech was made by Ms. Jin Lan, Executive Director of International Mayors Communication Centre - an NGO in United Nations Special Consultative Status and Founder of OGCLab:

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Ladies, Gentlemen and dear friends, 

Good morning and Good evening! 

I am very lucky and proud of being the last speaker of this session. In this era of unprecedented pandemics, I have witnessed the youth from all over the world to unite and join in action to improve climate change.

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Facing the common enemy of mankind, the Covid-19, we have gathered forces and take actions to solve the problem that threatens our survival.The world has witnessed our concerted efforts and courage in the face of unprecedented difficulties. I believe the same spirit will be applied when dealing with the world issue of climate change.

Now, we are all fighters. We are fighting to protect our homeland. Our destiny is linked together. 

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During the five-day International Conference and POP Festival for Youth-led Climate Action, we have seen the interactive dialogue between the world leaders and young people, the rich and varied activities, the review of HCCFF events from Shenzhen, China, and the pop music festival. On this dynamic and celebratory platform, young people and leaders will demonstrate their cases of climate action. They are learning from each other and cooperating with each other.

On behalf of the International Mayors Communication Center, an NGO in special consultative status with the United Nations, and OGCLab from Shenzhen China, I will demonstrate to the world with our Sustainable Development Goals stories.

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It's late into night here in Shenzhen, China. After five days of conferences, I thank you all for giving me inspiration. Let's look up at the stars, pray for the staff who are now fighting the Covid-19, and for all the women and students, volunteers, heroes and leaders who are committed to climate improvement. May the sun light our way forward.

Once again, thank you all!