Empowering young people is future-proofing business and society in ...
Jan 23, 2025 · Young people bring critical perspectives that are often dramatically different to those of older generations, especially when it comes to digital and societal expectations. Leveraging these …
Bringing young leaders together now matters more than ever
Jul 9, 2025 · The Global Shapers network of young leaders will meet in Geneva to unlock new ideas, build partnerships and ignite collective action for lasting impact.
How to rethink leadership in 2026, according to young leaders
Jan 7, 2026 · The structures and institutions that shape how leadership is defined and exerted are under pressure. Four young leaders share insights on how to overcome this crisis of leadership.
From Grammy-Award Winning Artist to Unicorn Founders: Meet the …
Apr 15, 2025 · The World Economic Forum unveils its 2025 cohort of Young Global Leaders – 116 exceptional individuals under the age of 40 who are redefining leadership in a changing world. This …
Inspiring young minds to create climate change solutions
Jun 4, 2025 · Young people need high-quality, solutions-focussed online science resources to help them understand climate change and feel inspired to develop solutions.
A generation adrift: Why young people are less happy and what we …
Apr 5, 2024 · A combination of social, economic, technological and ecological pressures are robbing young people worldwide of optimism.
Do young people choose careers the economy can’t sustain?
Feb 16, 2026 · Young people’s choices in careers are drifting from labour-market needs. New data shows why this matters for skills, growth and economic resilience.
9 ways young people are building the social and solidarity economy
Jun 15, 2023 · The social and solidarity economy is an ethical and values-based approach to economic development. In April 2023, the UN recognised the importance of this sector in the pursuit of the …
We asked young people what changes they want for the future. Here's ...
Aug 20, 2021 · Over the past year, the World Economic Forum’s Global Shapers community has organized dialogues and surveys on what young people see as the most pressing issues facing …
Young people and AI: 3 things Davos leaders want everyone to know
Jan 28, 2026 · What does growing up with AI mean for young people? Here are three messages leaders in Davos were keen to get across on the issue.