2025 Global Youth Net Zero ESG Academy

2025 the 5th Hybrid Competition for Plastic-Free Practice Activities

 

In this era of AI transformation, we need realistic and balanced ESG practices where technological advancement and environmental protection coexist. While the roles of governments and corporations are important, small actions in our daily lives are still essential for a sustainable future. In particular, the participation of youth serves as a powerful driver in spreading ESG values throughout society. We invite many middle and high school students who are interested in climate change and environmental issues and have engaged in related activities.
 

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■ Hosted by Green Environment Practice Headquarters

■ Organized by Green Environment Practice Headquarters, HOBY Korea, Education Association for Software Empowerment 

■ Supported by Seoul Metropolitan Government, Gyeonggido Office of Education, Incheon Metropolitan City Office of Education, Gyeongsangnam-do Office of Education, Jeju Special Self-Governing Provincial Office of Education, Seoul Metropolitan Council (expected), Gyeonggi Provincial Assembly, Gwangmyeong Office of Education, Guri-Namyangju Office of Education, Korea Environment Corporation, and HOBY Foundation

■ This Year’s Theme: Any activity that contributes to reducing carbon emissions and achieving ESG goals, such as:

• Reducing plastic use in daily life
• Saving energy
• Nature conservation
• Ethical consumption
• Upcycling
• Developing eco-friendly practice ideas
• Sharing economy
• Plant-based eating
• ESG promotion and more

■ Eligibility: Middle and high school students in Korea and abroad (individual or team participation)

■ Venue: Online (via ZOOM)

■ Participation Fee: Free (no product sales)

 

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■ Program Overview

• Activity report presentations
• Online exhibition of activities

■ Schedule

• November 1 (Sat): Deadline for submission of activity reports
• November 7 (Fri): Announcement of presenters (teams), including presentation time and preparation details
• November 15 (Sat): 
   　09:00 – 16:00 Online activity exhibition
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   　10:00 – 10:10 Opening Ceremony
   　10:10 – 16:00 Activity Report Presentation
• December 1 (Mon): Announcement of award recipients
   

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▶ Activity Report Presentation

If selected as a presenter (individual or team), you will give your presentation via ZOOM at the assigned time on the day of the contest. Presentation materials should be prepared independently by each individual or team, based on the submitted activity report.

▶ Activity Report Exhibition

Reports selected for presentation will be exhibited as submitted, so no separate exhibition materials are required.

 

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■ Participation Process

1. Submit an activity report via the online application form (in Korean or English)
2. Screening of reports
3. Announcement of presenters (individuals/teams)
4. Activity report presentations on contest day

 

Download Activity Report Format (English) ← Click

 

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■ Awards (same as last year; updates after October 15)

TBA - Awards by heads of local governments, superintendents of education, NGOs, etc.

Award Category	Number of Awards
Grand Prize - Mayor of Seoul Metropolitan City	1
Excellence Award - Superintendent of Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education	2
Excellence Award - Superintendent of Incoen Metropolitan City Office of Education	2
Excellence Award - Superintendent of Jeju Special Self-Governing Province Office of Education	2
Excellence Award - Superintendent of Gyeongsangnam-do Office of Education	2
Merit Award -  Chairman of Seoul Metropolitan Council	2
Merit Award - Chariman of Gyeonggi Provincial Assembly	2
Merit Award - Head of Gyeonggido Gwangmyeong Office of Education	2
Merit Award - Head of Guri-Namyangju Office of Education	2
Merit Award - President of Korea Environment Corporation President	2
Honorable Mention - HOBY Korea	2
Honorable Mention - President of Education Association for Software Empowerment	2
Honorable Mention - President of Green Environment Practice Headquarters	2

 

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■ Benefits

• Participation certificates issued to all applicants
• All submitted reports will be compiled into an eBook and provided to all participants

■ Evaluation Criteria

○ Commitment to Activity: 50%

• Evaluates enthusiasm, active involvement, and consistent contribution

○ Sustainability and Potential for Development: 20%

• Assesses long-term viability and potential for future expansion or improvement

○ Creativity: 10%

• Evaluates originality and creative approaches

○ Effort: 10%

• Assesses the level of effort shown during the process

○ Completeness: 10%

• Evaluates quality of outcomes, level of detail, and presentation of the activity report
   

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■ Inquiries (Email)

admin@hobykorea.com | admin@emposw.org