On November 11, 2026 local time, a press conference titled "Youth Leading Climate Action: Empowering the Next Generation, Building Resilience and Sustainable Future" was held at the Blue Zone 2 press conference hall of the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31). Hua Chaoxin He, Chief Youth Officer of the Global Alliance for Climate Change (GAUC), participated in the thematic exchange and delivered an opening speech focusing on youth leadership, sharing youth capacity building, international participation, and sustainable fashion practices.
GAUC Chief Youth Officer, Chaoxin He: Practical opportunities and collaborative support should be provided for young people to participate in climate action
He Chaoxin delivered a speech at the press conference
当地时间2026年11月11日，在《联合国气候变化框架公约》第三十一次缔约方大会（COP31）蓝区第二新闻发布厅举行“青年引领气候行动：赋能下一代，共建韧性与可持续未来”新闻发布会。世界大学气候变化联盟（GAUC）首席青年官何超欣参加主题交流，并在开场致辞中围绕青年领导力，分享青年能力建设、国际参与及可持续时尚实践。
GAUC首席青年官何超欣：应为青年参与气候行动提供实践机会和合作支持
何超欣在新闻发布会上致辞
He Chaoxin stated that youth leadership begins with listening. Starting from the issues that young people are concerned about, we should provide them with practical opportunities and collaborative support, so that more young people have the confidence to take action and continue it.
According to her, GAUC helps young people translate climate knowledge into action through "Climate x" climate leadership training, youth summits, and summer programs. In cities such as Munich, Germany and Guizhou, China, young people step out of the classroom to gain firsthand knowledge about wind power, waste to energy generation, and green industries.
He Chaoxin graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the United States and was later selected for the Tsinghua University Schwarzman Scholar Program. She obtained a master's degree from Tsinghua University in 2022. After graduation, she chose to pursue a career in climate change and sustainable development, and currently serves as the Chief Youth Officer of GAUC.
何超欣表示，青年领导力始于倾听。应从青年关心的议题出发，为他们提供实践机会和合作支持，让更多青年有信心发起行动，并将行动持续下去。
据她介绍，GAUC通过“Climate x”气候领导力培训、青年峰会及暑期项目，帮助青年将气候知识转化为行动。在德国慕尼黑、中国贵州等地，青年走出课堂，实地了解风电、垃圾发电及绿色产业。
何超欣毕业于美国麻省理工学院（MIT），后入选清华大学苏世民学者项目，2022年获得清华大学硕士学位。毕业后，她选择投身气候变化与可持续发展事业，现任GAUC首席青年官。
This year marks the fifth year that He Chaoxin has led a youth delegation to participate in the United Nations Climate Conference. Through platforms such as China Corner, GAUC Corner, side events, and press conferences, young people are able to share their practical achievements and communicate with researchers, policy makers, and international partners.
In the field of sustainable fashion, He Chaoxin advocates and leads the COP sustainable fashion show, extending young people's interest in fashion into climate action. Following the events of COP29 and COP30, this year marks the third consecutive year of the COP Sustainable Fashion Show. Previously, participants shared stories from different cultures through traditional costumes; At COP30, she showcased Chinese textile techniques with Chongming earth cloth clothing, promoting exchanges on cultural heritage and sustainable consumption.
GAUC Chief Youth Officer, Chaoxin He: Practical opportunities and collaborative support should be provided for young people to participate in climate action
今年是何超欣带领青年代表团参与联合国气候大会的第五年。通过中国角、GAUC角、边会及新闻发布会等平台，青年得以分享实践成果，与研究人员、政策制定者及国际伙伴交流。
在可持续时尚领域，何超欣倡导并牵头开展COP可持续时装秀，将青年对时尚的兴趣延伸为气候行动。继COP29和COP30的活动后，今年将迎来连续第三年的COP可持续时装秀。此前，参与者通过传统服饰分享不同文化的故事；在COP30，她以崇明土布服饰展示中国纺织技艺，推动有关文化传承与可持续消费的交流。
GAUC首席青年官何超欣：应为青年参与气候行动提供实践机会和合作支持
Group photo of He Chaoxin with press conference guests and youth representatives
In addition to the COP series activities, she also co planned the sustainable fashion show for Abu Dhabi Sustainable Development Week 2026 through ReVougeX, showcasing the application of materials such as pineapple leaf fiber and recycled plastics in fashion design with partners and five designers.
During COP31, a new sustainable fashion show is scheduled to be held on the afternoon of November 17th local time, walking from the Thailand Pavilion to GAUC Corner, connecting different cultures with clothing and creativity, and inviting more young people to participate in climate action.
何超欣与新闻发布会嘉宾、青年代表合影
除COP系列活动外，她还通过ReVougeX联合策划了2026年阿布扎比可持续发展周的可持续时装秀，与合作伙伴及五位设计师共同展示菠萝叶纤维、再生塑料等材料在服装设计中的应用。
COP31期间，新一场可持续时装秀拟于当地时间11月17日下午举行，从泰国馆走秀至GAUC角，以服饰与创意连接不同文化，邀请更多青年参与气候行动。
The press conference also discussed topics such as clean energy, food security, water resources, and climate health.
发布会还就清洁能源、粮食安全、水资源与气候健康等议题展开交流。
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