​COUNTRY ROUND:
SHOWCASE
The ASEAN-China-India Youth Leadership Summit is a dynamic platform that unites young Asian leaders from across the region for a vibrant and collaborative future.
Sustainability is a crucial topic of our time, where we face numerous environmental and social challenges, including climate change, food security, and clean energy. Despite this, the interconnectedness of our world presents an opportunity for the younger generation to reshape it with their talent and innovation. That’s why for 2024, the selected theme will be “Reimagine – Eco-Cities”.
To advance sustainable development, our programme will focus specifically on addressing two United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs):
Goal 7:
AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY
To ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all.
​Why?
Access to affordable, reliable and sustainable energy is crucial to achieving many of the Sustainable Development Goals. Energy access, however, varies widely across countries and the current rate of progress falls short of what will be required to achieve the Goal. Redoubled efforts will be needed, particularly for countries with large energy access deficits and high energy consumption.
Goal 11:
Sustainable Cities and Communities
To make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.
​Why?
This goal recognises the importance of cities as centres of economic growth and innovation, but also acknowledges that they can contribute to environmental degradation, social inequality, and other challenges. Achieving this goal requires a wide range of actions, including improving access to affordable housing, enhancing public transportation, reducing pollution, and promoting green spaces.
CHAMPION
Team TerraGo
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Problem statement:
SDG 11: How might we create and maintain green public spaces within Brunei that are accessible within all residents, promoting community cohesion and well-being?
Proposal details:
TerraGO transforms Brunei's green spaces into gamified quests, integrating QR codes that lead users on personalized eco-adventures. Key features include AI-powered activity suggestions, dynamic seasonal content, and community challenges that promote environmental stewardship. TerraGO not only enhances outdoor engagement but also supports local businesses through reward-based partnerships, creating a sustainable ecosystem that turns ordinary park visits into innovative, eco-conscious experiences tailored to user preferences!
​1st Runner-up
Team Suria
Problem statement:
How might we ensure that energy efficiency becomes a priority for households, communities, and industries and foster a culture of sustainable energy consumption?
Proposal details:
EcoTrack is a sustainability platform designed to optimize energy consumption across Brunei. It features real-time energy monitoring, empowering users to make informed choices. The "Tukar Akon" initiative encourages replacing outdated air conditioners with energy-efficient models to reduce energy use. Additionally, a solar PV campaign promotes renewable energy adoption. Together, these initiatives drive a greener, more energy-efficient Brunei, aligned with national sustainability goals.
​2nd Runner-up
Team EcoFlow
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Problem statement:
Inclusive City for All: How might we create and maintain green public spaces within Brunei that are accessible to all residents, promoting community cohesion and well-being?
Proposal details:
The Padian Farm is a bridge between a blue space and a green space that shapes the condition of the community’s infrastructure into nature-centred spaces. It extends the practice of agriculture to the village community and is a small step to encourage green practices amongst the community. This project presents an innovation for the agricultural sector in terms of reimagining local crop production and food security in support of Brunei Vision 2035.