Every two years, 17 young change-makers are recognized for their leadership and contribution to a more sustainable world.
selection criteria
Candidates are scored on aspects such as:
- Leadership – Ability to influence and motivate others
- Innovation – Uniqueness and ingenuity
- Scalability – Potential to benefit others beyond their current scope of influence
- Impact – Measurable outcomes direclty linked to their work
- Presentation – Ability to inspire and motivate others through story telling
They are then selected based on:
- Achievement – Demonstrated achievements in promoting and advancing the key areas of the SDGs
- Influence – Personal influence within their respective fields and reputation for inclusive and innovative leadership
- Integrity – Demonstrated integrity, commitent to the SDGs and core values of the United Nations