the ASEAN Youth Sustainability Forum (AYSF) 2025 in Bangkok
- Omran Aburayya
- Sep 2, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: Sep 3, 2025
If you’re a youth leader, changemaker, or simply passionate about sustainability and looking for an unforgettable opportunity—the ASEAN Youth Sustainability Forum (AYSF) 2025 in Bangkok is calling your name!
Hosted in vibrant Bangkok from 9 to 11 October 2025, this youth-focused forum—By Youth, For Youth—aims to amplify ASEAN youth voices in tackling climate and sustainability challenges. It’s the perfect platform to learn, connect, and co-create meaningful regional solutions.
🌍 Forum Summary
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Host Institution: ASEAN Youth Organization (AYO)
Dates: 9–11 October 2025
Target Group:
Youth aged 16–35
Nationals or residents of Southeast Asia (ASEAN) and China
Current undergrad/postgrad students, fresh graduates, entrepreneurs, young professionals, youth CSO/NGO leaders
Fields of Focus: Climate Change & Sustainability (CC&S), Green Skills, Circular Economy, SDGs (3, 4, 8, 12, 13, 14)
Program Pricing:
Local (Thai) Delegate: USD 52 (≈ IDR 845,317)
ASEAN Citizen & International: USD 300 (≈ IDR 4,876,830)
What’s Included:
For ASEAN & International participants: 4 days/3 nights hotel accommodation (twin room), local transportation, meals, program fee, certification, cultural visit
For Thai nationals: program, local transport, meals, certification, cultural visit (no accommodation)
What’s Not Included: Flight tickets, visa (if needed), personal expenses
🧭 Overview: Structure & Activities
The three-day program is designed with a rich tapestry of activities to foster interdisciplinary insight, collaboration, and action:
Capacity-building workshops
Focus group discussions
Site visits to key sustainability sites
Project co-creation and action-driven outcomes aimed at local implementation
Tentative venues include:
Day 1: Museum of Siam Conference Hall
Day 2: United Nations Conference Center
Day 3: Thailand Creative and Design Center
🎁 Benefits & Scholarships
Immersive Learning: Workshops, discussions, and site visits that enhance knowledge and kickstart green projects
Networking: Connect with youth across ASEAN and China, fostering regional collaboration
Certification: Official acknowledgement of your participation—great for your résumé
Cultural Experience: Dive into Bangkok’s dynamic culture and heritage
Affordable Access: Especially for Thai delegates and with partial funding available for others
💰 Scholarships & Funding
Supported in part by the National Youth Council of Singapore
Roundtrip flight support is available for up to 10 selected delegates from ASEAN countries, provided:
Complete a Sustainability category course at AYO Academy and submit certificate during registration
Follow AYOAcademy and ASEAN Youth Organization (Thailand) on Instagram
Create a motivational social media post on LinkedIn, Facebook, or Instagram, tagging AYO and using hashtags #AYSF2025
Make a short introduction or motivational video, upload on YouTube, Facebook, or Instagram Reels with hashtags #AYSF2025, #AYOASEAN, and #ASEANYOUTHORGANIZATION, and have the link ready when applying for flight support
📆 Registration & Deadlines
Early Bird Deadline: 20 August 2025
Regular Deadline: 3 September 2025
Note: Some sources mention a registration deadline of 30 September 2025, but the more recent and widely circulated details emphasize September 3 as the normal deadline—be sure to confirm during the application process
📝 How to Apply?
Interested candidates can apply through the official website.
💡 Why AYSF 2025 Deserves Your Spotlight
This forum isn’t just an event—it’s a launchpad for regional changemakers. It combines hands-on sustainability training with cultural immersion and peer-led collaboration. With structured support, strategic funding, and meaningful outcomes, AYSF is a stepping stone toward impactful community-level solutions across ASEAN.
