Program
2025 Inaugural General Assembly – Program Overview
March 13–14,
2025
Songdo
Convensia
Program Summary
- The YES Initiative Inaugural General Assembly will bring together experts, policymakers, researchers, and youth leaders to discuss and implement solutions for Yellow Sea conservation.
- Over two days, the event will feature launch events, committee meetings, workshops, and forums, fostering cross-sectoral collaboration for sustainable environmental management.
March 13, 2025 (Thursday) - Inauguration Ceremony & Board Meeting
| Time | Program | Description | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13:00 - 14:30 | Environmental Group Forum | Forum on Yellow Sea environmental issues with citizens, NGOs, and experts | Room 204 |
| 13:00 - 14:30 | Environmental Science Forum | Forum on Yellow Sea environmental issues with citizens, businesses, academia, and experts | Room 205 |
| 15:00 - 16:00 | Inauguration Ceremony | Progress report, opening remarks, congratulatory speeches, and keynote lecture | Premium Hall A |
| 17:00 - 18:00 | Board Meeting | Election of executives and discussion on operational plans | Room 204 |
March 14, 2025 (Friday) - Committee Meetings & Forums
| Time | Program | Description | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:30 - 15:30 | Committee Meetings | - Session 1 (Morning) ② Sustainable Planning & Management ③ Marine Ecosystem Restoration ④ Microplastics & Waste Response - Session 2 (Afternoon) ① Climate Change ⑤ Maritime Safety & Coastal Pollution ⑥ Mudflats & Migratory Bird Conservation |
Room 116 |
| 16:00 - 18:00 | YES Generation | Youth environmental leadership training | Room 116 |
| 10:00 - 12:00 | Rising Generation Seminar | Seminar on Yellow Sea environmental issues for university and graduate students | Room 117 |
| 13:00 - 14:00 | Young Professional Forum | Forum for next-generation experts on Yellow Sea environmental issues | Online (Video Conference) |
Room 117 (Seminars & Forums)
| Time | Program | Description | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 - 12:00 | Rising Generation Seminar | University & graduate students' seminar on Yellow Sea conservation | 50 |
| 10:00 - 12:00 | Young Professional Forum | Next-generation environmental experts' forum (Virtual Conference) | 40 |
| 13:30 - 15:30 | Environmental Group Forum | NGOs, citizens, and experts' forum on tidal flats & migratory birds | 50 |
| 16:00 - 18:00 | Environmental Science Forum | Citizens, academia, and industry forum on microplastics | 50 |
Key Program Details
Launch Ceremony & Board Meeting- Official launch of the YES Initiative & announcement of major strategic directions
- Election of board members & discussion of governance structure
- Addressing pressing Yellow Sea environmental issues such as microplastics, rising sea levels, and ecosystem degradation
- YES Generation: Youth leadership workshop
- Rising Generation Seminar: University & graduate-level discussion on environmental sustainability
- Young Professional Forum: Expert dialogue on emerging environmental challenges
- Environmental Group Forum: NGO & citizen engagement in conservation
- Environmental Science Forum: Academic and industry discussion on microplastic pollution
Join the YES Initiative to contribute to the sustainable future of the Yellow Sea!