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In September 2023, Hong Kong experienced a "once-in-500-years" rainstorm that left one person dead, 117 injured, and extensive damage to vehicles, shopping centers, and properties due to flooding. This extreme weather event prompted the Hong Kong government to issue its first and longest-ever extreme weather warning, leading to school closures.

The stark reality presented in the World Meteorological Organization's 2023 report is deeply concerning - it confirms that 2023 is on track to be the hottest year on record, with temperatures 1.4°C above the pre-industrial baseline. This sobering finding underscores the urgency required to address the worsening climate crisis, even as global leaders strive to limit temperature rise to the crucial 1.5°C threshold.

Co-organised by CarbonCare InnoLab (CCIL), Generation Climate Hong Kong (GenC), Hong Kong Youth for Climate Actions (HKYCA) and the Network of Environmental Student Society (NESS), LCOY HK 2024 is designed to address the pressing challenges of the climate emergency, promoting climate justice and inspiring the development of a climate-resilient future for Hong Kong. LCOY HK 2024 provides a dynamic platform for youth to engage with climate change issues, connect with peers, and empower each other to become climate leaders, creative problem solvers, advocates, and networkers. Through a series of seminars, panel discussions, tours, and interactive workshops under the theme of "Beyond 1.5°C: A Climate-Resilient Future for All", the conference focuses on encouraging collaborative solutions and innovative actions. It also hopes to strengthen networks among young people as well as inspire the determination to continue climate actions, in preparation for COP 29 at the end of the year.