○ Volunteer activities to be conducted in Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, the Philippines, Cambodia, and Laos
– The first team to be dispatched from August 9 to 29 for tree planting, environmental cleanup, environmental education, and cultural exchange; the second team scheduled for October
○ A giant step towards a sustainable future through overseas volunteer experience with people from around the world

The 2025 Gyeonggi Youth Climate Emissaries—a civilian delegation dispatched by Gyeonggi Province to address climate disparities in developing countries—held its launch ceremony on August 1 and began its official activities.

The program provides overseas volunteer opportunities for Gyeonggi residents aged 19 to 39, enabling them to participate in climate action projects in developing countries. This year the program received applications from 494 young adults, reaching a competition rate of 2.5 to 1, with 200 candidates selected for the final roster. They will be dispatched to five countries: Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, the Philippines, Cambodia, and Laos.

The first group of 120 members will travel to Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, and the Philippines from August 9 to 29, with 40 members assigned to each country. The second group of 80 members will be dispatched to Cambodia and Laos in October, with 40 members per country.

Their main activities will include tree planting suitable for the characteristics of each country, environmental maintenance, environmental education, climate action campaigns, cultural exchanges, and various other volunteer activities and exchange events.

At the launch ceremony, participants strengthened their sense of mission and commitment through an orientation program that included videos on overseas volunteer activities, a special lecture, and the presentation of appointment certificates.

Gyeonggi Province Governor Dong Yeon Kim delivered a video message, stating, “The climate crisis is no longer a distant concern. Rather, we face a challenge that the entire world must tackle together. The Gyeonggi Youth Climate Emissaries are key players in the global response, and Gyeonggi Province will fully support them in carrying out their mission,” adding, “I hope they gain valuable experiences during their activities and return safely and in good health.”