Recently, in a green courtyard in Beijing, a party themed "What Does Climate Change Have to Do with Me?" gathered dozens of youths passionate about environmental issues.

In the traditional building, an AIGC interactive test on public climate advocacy sparked lively discussions. Based on users' answers to personal preference questions, the test generated a personalized and detailed analysis of their careers in a doomsday scenario caused by environmental degradation.

With its futuristic art style and concept, the test attracted over 10,000 users to create posters, according to the developer, Guokr.com. This initiative aims to offer a creative way for the public to engage in discussions about climate change.

As the conversation shifted to people's attitudes toward climate change, Liu Siming, a high school student from Beijing National Day School, shared his optimism. "I believe that with the support of AI technology and collective efforts, our planet will have a brighter and more sustainable future," he said.

This post-00s student is also an amateur skier, which has led him to focus on environmental protection in the ski industry. "While the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics set a commendable example in green and low-carbon practices, I've noticed that environmental challenges persist in China's ski equipment market and at some ski resorts," Liu noted. In pursuit of solutions to the environmental impact of artificial snow and fluorinated wax, he sought help from the Linglong Project.

The Linglong Project is a public climate action initiative organized by Friends of Nature, an environmental NGO established in 1993, and the climate change party Liu attended is part of this project.

According to Friends of Nature, the Linglong Project offers online climate foundation courses open to all applicants. For those selected as seed fellows through interviews, the program provides a comprehensive package of measures, including course empowerment, mentorship and guidance, community learning and support, funding and platforms, and support for spreading influence.

As a current seed fellow of the project, Liu hopes to deepen his understanding of environmental issues and, with guidance from his mentor, learn how to promote environmental awareness and enhance the initiatives launched by himself and his schoolmates, who are also skiing enthusiasts.

Another attendee, 31-year-old Hua Yu-po from Taiwan, became a seed fellow in 2022 and now serves as a mentor in the project. For two years, she has led an initiative titled "We, as the Climate Solution," which aims to bridge the gap between the broader narrative of climate change and inspire individuals to adopt sustainable practices in their daily lives.

"Through a series of five workshops, I engage participants on topics such as sustainable board games, eco-villages, the circular economy, food waste, and their relationship with climate change," Hua said.

Several participants also expressed a desire to integrate ecological protection into their businesses.

Luo Wenkun traveled from Pu'er in Yunnan province, to attend the party, representing his brand, Damenzhai Eco-Farm. "The Linglong Project offers us free professional courses on environmental expertise and promotion methods. These are incredibly useful. For instance, I recently learned that the soil on my farm is also connected to climate protection, an aspect often overlooked in discussions about climate change," he shared.

To Luo's surprise, the project has connected him with professors from China Agricultural University, leading to the implementation of a soil improvement program for climate change experimental fields on his farm. He hopes to apply the knowledge and experience he gains in Yunnan and share it with others to foster collective efforts against climate change and environmental degradation.

Ruan Sitong contributed to this story.