Americana Chen.
SUSTAINABILITY
TECHNOLOGY
TEACHER/SPEAKER/AUTHOR
WORKING WITH
UNESCO HONG KONG ASSOCIATION
TO PROMOTE THE SDGs
ABOUT ME
Americana is the youth affairs representative of UNESCO Hong Kong Association (UNESCO HKA ), a UNSDGs certified teacher of the Hong Kong Institute of Education for Sustainable Development (HiESD), and an Associate Member of the World Institute of Sustainable Development Planner (WiSDP). She has a strong passion for sustainability and technologies and believes that education, innovation and youth advocation are key to a better future for all. She is the advocator for the UNESCO Hong Kong Association Green Citizens Youth Ambassadors Project in which she coordinates youth from different backgrounds to initiate sustainability projects, deliver workshops and talks, and engage the society to transit toward sustainable development.
She has coordinated and taught the "UNSDGs Youth Tutor Training Programme" and "Green Talent Training Programme" for HiESD, mainly focusing on topics related to ESG, Sustainable Development Planning, Climate Change and Net Zero. She has published her own book - "Hi17 SDGs: Sustainable Development in the Dynamic World" and was the assistant editor for the bilingual publication on climate change education - "Climate Literacy and Low Carbon Lifestyle". She is also an active speaker, she has delivered talks to various schools such as Island School of Hong Kong, Yew Chung International School of Hong Kong on topics related to sustainability and working at UNESCO HKA.
While pursuing a statistics and economics joint degree at University College London, she also seeks to utilise data analysis skills to promote sustainable development. She has the experience of working as the project officer of impact and fundraising for SDSN Youth (mainly responsible for data analysis of student SDGs hubs around the globe).
Wechat: americanachen
Linkedin: Americana Chen
01 PUBLICATION
My first book on the Sustainable Development Goals
“Hi 17SDGs: Sustainable Development Goals in the Dynamic World”
This book provides the reader with a comprehensive overview of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015. It is more than a summary or transcript for the podcast “Hi 17 SDGs” hosted by two Certified Sustainable Development Planners – Prof. Thomas C. C. WONG and Prof. Karen Q. CHEUNG. In each chapter, the author extends on each SDG from her own perspective, the perspective of the youth, and provide additional information in the discovery section. Unique and innovative ideas from the young bright mind, supported by research, coupled with expert opinions made the book an informative and refreshing introductory guide to SDGs for the readers.
PRICE: 50 HKD
EBOOK: $3.99 USD
Assistant Editor of
"Carbon Literacy and Low-carbon Lifestyle" Bilingual Textbook
On our way towards a net-zero future, carbon literacy and low-carbon lifestyle are crucial. This textbook, as one of the “China and the World” textbook series for the Patriotic Education Center, covers the Science of Climate Change, identifying multiple causes and consequences; the Evolution of Climate Action, from the United Nations Stockholm Conference to the United Nations Climate Change Convention, from the Paris Agreement to the Sustainable Development Goals; the impact of our actions on climate change adaptation, mitigation; Hong Kong climate action and individual strategies to combat climate change. It aims to lead every student, school, family, and community to work together to initiate climate action for a better and more sustainable future.
02 Experience
2021 APR - PRESENT
Project Assistant &
Youth Affairs Representative
UNESCO Hong Kong Association
2021 APR - PRESENT
Student Intern
Hong Kong Institute of Education for Sustainable
Development
2021 SEP - PRESENT
Project Officer (Impact & Funding)
SDSN Youth - Admin Team
2021 ARP
Spring Internship
BlackRock Portfolio Analytic Group
2021 MAR- present
Sustainability Project Researcher
Green Light Year
2021 MAR - 2021 JULY
Volunteer Campaign Researcher
NOW-U
2020 OCT - 2021 SEP
London Strategic Consulting
2020 OCT - DEC : Digital Consultant
2020 DEC- Present: Engagement Manager
2021 FEB - APR : Lead Digital Consultant
2021 FEB- present
Head of Public Relations
OPHIDIA MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES
Certifications
UNSDGs Certified Teacher
of HiESD
Associate Member of WISDP
(World Institute of Sustainable Development Planner)
Winner of the Best Delegation in the First International Model of UNESCO
UNESCO Hong Kong Green Citizen Youth Ambassador
education
2020-2024
University College London
BSc Economics and Statistics
Modules Include:
- Applied Economics
- Practical Statistics using R
- Economics (Combined Study)
- Further Probability and Statistics
2013-2020
Yew Chung International School Secondary
International Baccalaureate
41 points (predicted 45)
7 in Math HL and 7 in physics HL
Bilingual diploma
IGCSE
10 A* including Physics, Economics, Chemistry, Biology, Additional Mathematics
Press Coverage 1
Press Coverage 2
03 writings
ORIGINAL PIECES. SEE MORE >
WRITTEN FOR EVENTS SEE MORE >
UNESCO Hong Kong 10th Anniversary
UNESCO Hong Kong Day
Space Exposed Seeds Presenting & Biodiversity Day 2021
Co-Create Smart Park
The 14th Five-Year Plan and the Sustainable Development of Hong Kong Manufacturers