Taking Action for a Sustainable Future

Chongqing Volunteers Take Part in UN HLPF

Recently, the 2026 United Nations High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development was held in New York. As an important global platform for reviewing progress on sustainable development and advancing the 2030 Agenda, the forum brought together government representatives, international organizations, and participants from different sectors to discuss pressing challenges and possible solutions. Volunteers from Chongqing also took part, offering a closer look at how global sustainability issues are discussed and translated into action. In this episode, let’s follow their journey inside the UN HLPF.

Chinese Youth Bring “China’s Practices” to the UN Stage

Young people also have an important role to play in building a sustainable future. At a side event held at the United Nations Headquarters, Chinese teenagers took the international stage with their own public-interest projects and practical experiences, sharing their perspectives on volunteerism, youth responsibility and sustainable development. From small actions in their communities to broader social initiatives, a new generation of young Chinese is finding its own way to engage with global issues.

“Eagle City” Highlights Bird-Friendly Practices in Silicon Valley

From global discussions to local communities, protecting nature also depends on the imagination and action of young people. Recently, an awards ceremony for the “Eagle City·The 2nd Sino-US Youth Bird Friendly City Innovation Contest was held in Cupertino, California. Focusing on how cities can become more welcoming to birds, young participants from China and the United States shared observations, ideas, and possible solutions, exploring new ways for people and nature to coexist. What can a city do to become more bird-friendly? In this episode, let’s take a look at their answers.

From Hunters to Forest Rangers: Protecting the “Spirits of the Snow Mountains”

Deep in the mountains of Xiangguqing Village, Yunnan, in southwest China, lives the Yunnan snub-nosed monkey, often known as a “spirit of the snow mountains.” Some villagers once relied on hunting for a living, but today they have put down their guns and become forest rangers, protecting the monkeys and their habitat. The change represents more than a new livelihood — it reflects a new relationship between local communities and nature.

Chongqing from Above: Its Magical Nightscape Goes Viral Overseas Again

Finally, let’s see how Chongqing is capturing attention on overseas social media. Recently, TikTok creator @llumarshh posted a video overlooking Chongqing’s nightscape from high above Raffles City Chongqing. Skyscrapers, rivers, lights, and layers of urban space come together to showcase the city’s distinctive three-dimensional landscape, drawing renewed attention from viewers overseas. The video has received more than 500,000 likes.