一、活動背景與規格
本會近日正式獲得國際法協會加拿大分會（ILA-Canada）邀請，參加主題為「危機時代的承諾：2026年及以後的國際環境與可持續發展機制展望」的國際論壇，並已完成註冊，確認以官方組織身份全程參與本次活動。
論壇定於2026年4月29日（北美東部時間上午11:30–下午1:00）舉行，匯集劍橋大學、多倫多大學、蒙特利爾大學、滑鐵盧大學、世界自然保護聯盟（IUCN）等全球頂尖機構的學者與法律專家，聚焦後疫情時代國際環境法、氣候治理與可持續發展目標（SDGs）的實施路徑，是一場兼具學術權威性與國際影響力的高規格議題交流平台。
二、APYDA的參與定位與青年視角
作為本次論壇中代表亞太地區的青年組織，APYDA將以「青年參與、在地實踐、跨區域協同」為核心切入點，從以下維度展現亞太青年的聲音與行動：
- 分享亞太青年參與環境治理的在地經驗
本會將結合近年推動亞太地區青年綠色倡議、SDGs科普與跨國交流項目的實踐，分享青年如何以「在地化+數字化」方式推動國際環境協議落地，例如青年氣候行動社區營造、非遺文化與可持續生活方式結合的案例，為全球青年參與路徑提供亞太視角。 - 探討危機背景下青年參與國際環境治理的機遇與挑戰
針對國際環境條約執行碎片化、氣候正義議題中的南北差異等挑戰，本會將提出：
◦ 建議國際機構搭建面向青年的「可持續治理參與通道」，降低青年參與國際議題的門檻；
◦ 倡導建立亞太地區青年環境治理網絡，推動區域內青年在氣候行動、生態保護、水資源治理等領域的協同合作；
◦ 呼籲以青年話語體系傳播可持續發展理念，推動綠色生活方式在年輕群體中的普及。
- 搭建國際青年交流的合作橋樑
本會將藉由本次論壇，與全球青年組織、學術機構建立聯繫，探討未來開展跨國可持續發展交流項目的可能性，為亞太青年拓展國際視野、參與全球治理搭建平台。
三、活動意義與APYDA的未來展望
本次受邀參與ILA-Canada國際論壇，標誌著APYDA在國際議題參與度上的重要突破：一方面，通過與全球頂尖學者、國際組織代表的交流，深化了對國際環境治理機制、可持續發展政策的理解；另一方面，也為亞太青年參與全球環境議題、發出青年聲音提供了寶貴機會。
未來，APYDA將以本次活動為契機，進一步加強與國際法律、環境治理領域機構的合作，打造更多面向亞太青年的可持續發展交流項目，推動青年以全球視野關注環境議題、以在地行動推動綠色發展，為共建清潔美麗的世界貢獻亞太青年力量。
APYDA to Participate in ILA-Canada International Forum on Environmental and Sustainable Development
- Background & Forum Overview
The Asia-Pacific Youth Development Association (APYDA) is officially invited to participate in the online international forum “Commitment in Times of Crisis: Prospects for International Environmental and Sustainable Development Regimes in 2026 and Beyond”, hosted by the International Law Association Canada (ILA-Canada). The association has completed its official registration and confirmed full participation as an institutional delegate.
Scheduled for April 29, 2026 (11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. EDT), the forum brings together leading scholars and legal experts from top institutions including the University of Cambridge, University of Toronto, Université de Montréal, University of Waterloo, and the IUCN World Commission on Environmental Law. Focusing on post-pandemic challenges in international environmental law, climate governance, and the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the event serves as a high-level platform for authoritative academic and policy dialogue.
- APYDA’s Role & Youth Perspective
As the youth organization representing the Asia-Pacific region at this forum, APYDA will contribute the voice and practical experience of young people across the region, focusing on three core dimensions:
- Sharing Local Experiences of Youth Engagement in Environmental Governance
Drawing on APYDA’s recent work in promoting youth-led green initiatives, SDGs outreach, and cross-border exchange programs in the Asia-Pacific, the association will present case studies of how young people advance international environmental agreements through localized and digital approaches—such as community-led climate action projects and creative collaborations between intangible cultural heritage and sustainable lifestyles. These examples offer a practical Asia-Pacific perspective on youth participation pathways. - Discussing Opportunities and Challenges for Youth in Global Environmental Governance
Addressing challenges including fragmented implementation of international environmental treaties and equity gaps in climate justice, APYDA will propose:
◦ Establishing youth-focused “participation pathways” in multilateral institutions to lower barriers for young people to engage in global policy processes;
◦ Advocating for a regional Asia-Pacific youth network on environmental governance to foster collaboration on climate action, ecological conservation, and transboundary water management;
◦ Promoting youth-centric communication strategies to advance sustainable development and popularize green lifestyles among young communities.
- Building Bridges for International Youth Cooperation
The forum will also serve as an opportunity for APYDA to connect with global youth organizations and academic institutions, exploring future partnerships for transnational sustainable development exchange programs that equip young people with global perspectives and practical skills. - Significance & APYDA’s Forward Outlook
Participation in the ILA-Canada forum marks a key milestone in APYDA’s growing engagement with international issues. It enables the association to deepen its understanding of international environmental governance frameworks and sustainable development policies, while providing a vital platform for young voices from the Asia-Pacific to contribute to global discussions.
Moving forward, APYDA will build on this experience to strengthen cooperation with international legal and environmental governance bodies, developing more high-quality exchange programs for young people in the Asia-Pacific. The association will continue to empower youth to address environmental challenges with a global mindset and advance green development through local action, contributing to a cleaner, more sustainable future.