ASEAN Youth Sustainability Summit

Overview

In 2024, the ASEAN Sustainability Youth Camp (AYSC 2024) was initiated by Coexist (then AnthropoScene), a student-led initiative. This event brought together students, academics, and practitioners from around the world to engage with Southeast Asian undergraduate students and young professionals. The goal was to foster meaningful dialogue and knowledge exchange on sustainability, empowering the youth to become active agents of change. Building upon the success of the inaugural event, the Coexist aim to develop AYSS as our annual flagship event with topics evolving every year, providing a platform for students and young professionals, particularly from marginalized and underrepresented regions such as Southeast Asia, to connect with global communities. By doing so, we hope to equip young people with the skills, knowledge, and insights necessary to address complex climate change and sustainability challenges.

Objectives

Knowledge transfer

The Summit will create a platform for regional and international sustainability experts to share their knowledge and experience in integrating indigenous and local communities’ knowledge of climate change adaptation and disaster risk management practices. This knowledge transfer will equip young people with the tools, perspectives, and inspiration to drive positive changes in their communities and other communities alike.

Fostering collaboration

The Summit will provide a platform for young people, particularly young indigenous people, from across ASEAN to connect, collaborate, and develop innovative solutions for regional sustainability challenges. This collaborative environment will nurture future leaders who can work together to achieve a sustainable future.

Building lasting network

This year’s Summit aims to establish the ASEAN Youth Sustainability Network that will connect youth across the region, fostering knowledge exchange and accelerating progress towards a more sustainable ASEAN.

Main beneficiaries

• Undergraduate and post-graduate students in Southeast Asia;

• Young professionals aged 20-35 around the globe;

• Scientists and practitioners interested in communicating their research and projects.

AYSS 2025 report

AYSC (ASEAN Youth Sustainability Camp) 2024