IGF 2025 Lightning Talk #104 Digital Literacy & sustainability: Scaling Solutions from HK

    OnePile Foundation
    Wong Ka Kei (OnePile Foundation, Asia-Pacific Civil Society) Ethan Cheung & Wong Kin Hang, Youth ambassadors representing sustainability education on youth in HK / Chung Ka Long & Winston Xu, Youth ambassadors representing digital library development / Liu Pei Zhu, Ambassadors participate in practical execution of SDGs Book Club Promotion
    Speakers
    Ethan Cheung & Wong Kin Hang, Youth ambassadors representing sustainability education on youth in HK / Chung Ka Long & Winston Xu, Youth ambassadors representing digital library development / Liu Pei Zhu, Ambassadors participate in practical execution of SDGs Book Club Promotion
    Onsite Moderator
    Liu Pei Zhu / Youth ambassador of OnePile Foundation
    Rapporteur
    Wong Ka Kei (OnePile Foundation, Asia-Pacific Civil Society)
    SDGs
    4.7
    9.c
    12.5
    17.6


    Targets: The session ties digital literacy (SDG 4) to sustainable consumption (SDG 12) through tech-driven tools, while fostering multi-stakeholder collaboration (SDG 17) to scale impact across Asia.
    Format
    The Lightning Talk consists of two parts. Part 1 features a presentation of 2 relevant initiatives, followed by a brief Q&A session. Part 2 includes a quick fireside chat to discuss potential joint actions.
    Duration (minutes)
    30
    Description
    This lightning talk showcases scalable models bridging digital literacy and sustainability in Asia, including: •⁠ ⁠*“Book Rescue” Campaign* pilot in China to tackle textbook waste, leveraging Hong Kong’s SDG Book Club app and “Book Rescue” campaign to reduce paper waste and bridge digital divides. (reduced 38k kg CO2, 5k+ youth engaged). •⁠ ⁠*Data-Driven Scaling:* Using analytics to map education gaps and partner with telecoms for affordable internet access. •⁠ ⁠*Digital Silk Road Coalition* for cross-border SDG alignment, proposing a “Digital Silk Road” to unite stakeholders (governments, NGOs, tech firms) in co-designing inclusive policies.

    1.⁠ ⁠*Interaction:* Live polls (Slido) for onsite/online audiences to prioritize regional challenges. Q&A segment with pre-submitted and real-time questions. 2.⁠ ⁠*Design:* Dual screens for onsite speakers and virtual panelists; breakout groups post-talk for collaborative ideation. 3.⁠ ⁠*Tools:* Mentimeter for instant feedback, Zoom breakout rooms, and a shared Miro board to map partnership opportunities.