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ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2023

United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. 44,000+ student leaders from 3,300+ campuses across 170+ nations applied to join the Class of 2023. 260+ campuses worldwide (just 9%) in 38 countries were selected to host 4,000+ Millennium Fellows for the Class of 2023.

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UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT XUANHONG CHEN, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023.

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University | Hong Kong, China | Advancing SDG 13 & UNAI 4

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Millennium Fellowship Project: Climate Action Now: Together Strong

As a group of socially responsible students, we want to appeal to more people to join together to combat climate challenges. This project aims to harness the power of social media to drive public awareness and action on critical environmental and sustainability issues, whose primary goal is to educate and inspire individuals to become agents of positive change by providing them with accessible and compelling information about climate change and sustainable living. Through engaging content such as social media posts, polling, story sharing, and other interactive campaigns, we aim to shed light on some of the causes and consequences of climate change while offering practical solutions for individuals to reduce their carbon footprint and adopt eco-friendly behaviors in their daily lives.



We aspire to build a vibrant online community of environmentally conscious individuals, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and advocacy for policies prioritizing the planet's well-being. As we embark on this journey, we will remain committed to measuring our impact rigorously, tracking increased awareness, behavioral shifts, and contributions to environmental causes. Our vision extends beyond mere understanding - our objective is to spark tangible change in people's choices, promote eco-friendly approaches, protect our climate from further worsening, and ultimately contribute to a more sustainable world for future generations.



Aims:

Raise awareness: Increase public awareness about the urgency and severity of climate change, its causes, and its potential impacts on the environment, society, and economy.

Community engagement: Engage and mobilize individuals especially students to take action on climate change and support sustainable solutions.

Support climate justice: Promote climate justice by addressing the disproportionate impacts of climate change on marginalized communities and advocating for equitable and inclusive climate solutions.

Collaboration and networking: Foster collaboration and networking with other climate action groups, environmental organizations, and stakeholders to amplify the impact of climate initiatives and share best practices.



Objectives:

Public outreach and education: Conduct public workshops, and educational programs to inform and educate the public about climate change, its causes, and potential solutions through use of social media.

Carbon footprint reduction: Encourage individuals to reduce their carbon footprints through energy conservation, renewable energy adoption, sustainable transportation, waste reduction, and other climate-friendly practices.

Renewable energy promotion: Advocate for the transition to renewable energy sources and support initiatives that promote the development and adoption of renewable energy technologies.

Climate resilience and adaptation: Promote climate resilience and adaptation measures, including the development of strategies to address climate-related risks and protect vulnerable communities and ecosystems.

About the Millennium Fellow

Chen Xuanhong is a year three student at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University majoring in Financial Services. She participates in many clubs within the school, such as the Explore Hong Kong Society. And she likes skiing, swimming, traveling, and music. Hope to do her best to convey leadership and be full of enthusiasm and make more like-minded friends!

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