[Kulture Issue] APEC members' young scientists explore solutions to climate crisis and more

In less than two months, APEC Korea takes place in Gyeongju. Ahead of the main event, a special contest was held where young people from APEC member countries explored science-based solutions to the climate crisis and other global challenges at the 2025 APEC Youth STEM Conference.

Let’s hear more from a person involved in this project, Kim Do-yeong, Senior Researcher of the APEC Mentoring Center for the Gifted in Science, who is now connected with us. Hello Do-yeong!

Q1. Let’s start by introducing the APEC Mentoring Center for the Gifted in Science as well as the 2025 APEC Youth STEM Conference.

Q2. APEC is known as an economic cooperation body. What’s the background behind hosting a science conference alongside the other APEC events and what is its purpose?

Q3. I heard that various ideas for addressing the climate crisis and environmental issues emerged at the contest. From your perspective, were there any ideas that stood out?

Q4. Let’s talk about the winning team then. Which team received the award and what kind of idea did it come up with?

Q5. The fact that teams were formed by mixing nationalities seems quite unique, rather than competing by country. What significance do you think this collaborative experience held for the youth of APEC member nations?

Q6. What opportunities might these innovative ideas lead to in the future? Also, if there are any upcoming events being prepared at your center, please share them with us.

Q7. Finally, the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting is just two months away. What are your expectations for cooperation in the field of science and technology?

Thank you very much Do-young for connecting with us today.

Thank you Walter as always. See you again tomorrow.