Artificial intelligence is transforming theworld at an unprecedented pace. Over the next decade, profound shifts willreshape the global industrial landscape, technological competition, educationsystems, career pathways and social operation models. Many seemingly stableindustries are being redefined, while new opportunities and challenges continueto emerge rapidly.
Against this backdrop, the Global Youth Ambassador Action Programme for Sustainable Development Goals - 2026 is launched as a global youthprogramme for future literacy and practical action.
Programme Themes
- Artificial Intelligence and Future Society
- Global Changes and Sustainable Development
- Technology, Industry and Future Careers
- Global Challenges and Forward-thinking Solutions
Adopting a project-based model of Global Future Literacy Bootcamp + Global Future Action Proposal, the programmeequips young people with a global vision, systematic thinking, AI-era literacy,structured analytical skills and future-oriented problem-solving capabilities.
Programme Timeline
July – August 2026
- Phase 1: Opening Ceremony & Global Future Literacy Bootcamp
- Phase 2: Compilation of Personal Action Topic Report
- Phase 3: Achievement Showcase & Programme Closing
Venue
Fully online; open to remote participationworldwide.
Language: Bilingual support in Chinese andEnglish for participants from China.
Eligibility: Recommended for students aged 13–18.
Programme Benefits forParticipants
- Official Personal Action Topic Report document
- Authoritative certification from the UN Global Leadership and ESG Programme (UNGLEP)
- Competency in analysing future-themed issues in the AI era
- A structured framework for global future literacy
Exclusive Opportunities for OutstandingParticipants
- Access to global youth exchanges and future-themed events
- Networking and presentation opportunities with senior mentors
- Official UNGLEP endorsement and priority access to future programmes
- Admission to the UNGLEP Global Youth Talent Pool
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Outstanding report included and displayed in the official website portfolio
The Global Youth Ambassador Action Programme for Sustainable Development Goals - 2026 empowers young people to understand the AI-driven future at an earlyage and build long-term global competitiveness. As the world evolves at pace,UNGLEP invites you to understand the future sooner and step into it ahead oftime.
