Past
GLC 2023

Between 7-11th December, the Fourth Annual Global Leadership Challenge (GLC) convened 100 young leaders and 20 Senior Advisors from 80+ countries in a hybrid conference advancing responsible leadership that makes a difference in the world.

The core theme of GLC 2023 was "Confronting Scarcity" and the participants were tasked with creating impact projects focused on one of the three Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). To learn from experienced experts in these fields, they engaged in cross-generational dialogues with around 20 Senior Advisors, including Prof John L. Henessey, Chairman of Alphabet Inc., Luis Guillermo Solís, Former President of Costa Rica, Dr. Marianne Janik, CEO of Microsoft Germany, Arunma Oteh, Former Vice President & Treasurer of World Bank.

Agenda 2023

SDGs in Focus at GLC 2023

Throughout the week-long challenge, GLC participants engaged in cross-generational dialogues with senior leaders, learned from a diverse group of peers, and developed a wide range of action projects focused on one of three Sustainable Development Goals that directly impact their communities around the world.

Projects 2023

SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being

SDG 3 seeks to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for everyone at all ages.

Despite recent global improvements in reproductive health, child mortality, and HIV treatment, achieving equitable access to high-quality healthcare, the rise of non-communicable diseases and maternal mortality rates remain urgent concerns, with scarcity presenting significant obstacles.

Ideas such as Universal Health Coverage remain elusive for large segments of the population, leading to millions being pushed into poverty annually due to out-of-pocket health expenses. Additionally, despite a rise in the global health workforce, shortages persist particularly in those regions with the highest burden of disease.

We challenge you to explore effective strategies to address health inequities, such as unequal healthcare access and limited services, especially for marginalized populations.

SDG 4: Quality Education

SDG 4 seeks to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. Currently, the world is falling behind in providing universal access to high-quality education, a scarce resource for millions globally. One promising solution pathway is leveraging technology to enhance inclusive education access. On one hand the rise of emerging technologies such as generative AI, distant learning, and online platforms offer innovative ways to revolutionise the learning process. Yet on the other hand, it has also widened inequalitites.

Many students especially in marginalized and low-income communities do not have access to the basic infrastructure and skills to utilise these new opportunities. Even where access is available, the quality of education can be inconsistent as many educational institutions lack trained teachers, adequate infrastructure, and learning materials.

We challenge you to delve into the potential of technology to expand access to high-quality education for all.

SDG 13: Climate Action

SDG 13 calls on all stakeholders to take urgent action to combat climate change and its impact. It is predicted that current climate policies will reduce emissions but will not be enough to keep temperature rise below 2°C. The frequency, intensity, and impact of extreme weather events, such as hurricanes, floods, and wildfires, have increased in recent years, affecting millions of people worldwide.

In light of the existential risks posed by climate change and the lack of adequate solutions, millions of people around the world feel climate anxiety and believe that their own actions will not make any difference in light of the immense scale of the crisis.

We challenge you to identify ways to foster a sense of agency and self-efficacy among individuals and communities so that they step up now and take climate action from where they are.