Young people are the future. They also have the power, both individually and collectively, to influence the present. Taihe Institute’s mission of bridging the gulf of understanding between China and the rest of the world recognizes the voices of today’s youth and amplifies the urgency of addressing common global issues.

At Taihe, we prioritize youth empowerment by offering a platform for the articulation of fresh perspectives and ideas on contemporary issues. Together, today’s youth and Taihe are building the foundations for a more sustainable future for generations of youth to come.

This episode features the conversation between Walker Darke, a Ph.D. student at Fudan University and an editorial committee member of TIO, and Bao Rong, a second-year MA student at the Yale School of Environment at the COP26 meeting.