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UPG Sustainability Leadership is a movement that mobilises individuals and organisations to support positive citizen leadership on sustainability.
It is a movement that encourages and enables citizens at all levels to take positive action. A movement inspired by the UPG’s commitment to do what we can with what we have, rather than wait for someone else to act. It is a movement that embodies the notion that everyone can do something to make the world more sustainable.
UPG believes that sustainability includes BOTH the usual “green” issues such as planting trees, recycling waste, managing energy, protecting the oceans AND other issues that have been central to our societies for a long time such as: education, health, jobs, gender equality, sustainable consumption, sustainable production and more. For those who are familiar with it, UPG uses the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a guide.
The flagship activity is the #UPGSustainability Leadership training program for 500+ young adults from across the globe every year. There are also activities for schools and institutions as well as for companies.
CRITERIA TO PARTICIPATE
The following conditions apply to prospective candidates who are interested in becoming UPG Sustainability Leaders. Personal
Motivation. You demonstrate a strong motivation to become a UPG Sustainability Leader combined with strong capabilities and you also have initial ideas that can have an impact.
Age Requirement. Your age is minimum 18 years or maximum 35 years between 1 March and 31 July 2025. This ensures that all participants are within this age group for the duration of the training and experiences that are planned.
Selection Criteria. UPG is looking for young determined people from all different paths of life and regions of the world. From well-experienced professionals to freshly graduated students. The selection process considers four factors: A. Your Profile – this helps us to strive for diversity B. Your Motivation – we select the most motivated C. Your Capabilities and D. The Potential for Impact of your project or idea
UPG Champions. UPG Champions have an advantage in the process as they demonstrate the required motivation. UPG Champions that are part of a local “Community of Champions” or Champions who are from an organisation that is a UPG Champion also have an advantage in the selection process as this contributes to a supportive environment for their work.
TIMELINE
If you are interested in being part of the 2025 Class of UPG Sustainability Leadership then get prepared as the call for applications will be open soon!
1 SEPT 2024 - Launch of Applications
31 DEC 2024 - Applications Close
14 FEB 2025 - Selection Announcement
17 MAR 2025 - Classes Start 16 May 2025 Classes End
17 MAY 2025 - Certification Period
17 June 2025 - Certification Period End
Apply: https://act.unitedpeople.global/upg-sustainability-leadership/