🧠 Youth Prospect on the Ethics of Neurotechnology Officially Published – Youth Delegates Propose Actionable Recommendations for Neuroethics
《神經技術倫理青年展望》正式發佈 – 青年代表攜手為神經倫理建設提出建議
🔍 Read the Youth Prospect 閱讀《青年展望》:
https://unesco.hk/web/munesco-neuro-2026/
🧬 On 12 August 2026, the United Nations International Youth Day, the Hong Kong Association for UNESCO is proud to present the “Youth Prospect on the Ethics of Neurotechnology” (the “Youth Prospect”).
💡 The Youth Prospect represents a unique synergy of collective insight from over 1,300 secondary school and university students across 33 countries and 40 cities. It synthesises the outcomes of three landmark Model UNESCO conferences convened between December 2025 and July 2026, reflecting the dedication of young leaders to navigate one of the most profound technological frontiers of our time—ensuring that neurotechnology develops in a manner that is ethical, human-rights-centred, and inclusive.
🌍 This resolution was drafted by youth delegates from tthe Fourth International UNESCO Model 2025, hosted under the patronage of UNESCO, and the BOCHK | UNESCO HK 2026 Secondary School Model UNESCO International Conference on the Ethics of Neurotechnology.
⭐ The Youth Prospect comprises 12 operative clauses, addressing:
– Protect neurorights and criminalise neural data exploitation
– Establish independent bioethics oversight for neurotechnology
– Mandate ethical review and implement the UNESCO Recommendation
– Adopt the “Living Consent Principle” with safeguards for vulnerable groups
– Expand youth engagement through conferences, fellowships, and education
– Support equity-focused capacity-building for developing countries
🎯 A dedicated section highlights applications for the Hong Kong-Greater Bay Area, reaffirming our commitment to translating global dialogue into local action.
🏛️ These conferences were held with the guidance and support of the UNESCO, World Federation of Clubs and Associations for UNESCO, the Chinese National Commission for UNESCO, and Consulates General from over 20 countries, underscoring their international recognition. Since 2023, the conference series has been proudly sponsored by Bank of China (Hong Kong), enabling its expansion from local to GBA and global stages.
📢 We hope these recommendations will inspire meaningful policy dialogue, research, and action at local, national, and international levels—ensuring that as we unlock the potential of the human brain, we never lose sight of our shared humanity.
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