The project — We are not Waiting by The 50 Percent and UNESCO-MOST BRIDGES Coalition — is built around six themes that reflect what young people are already doing to change the world. If you are between 14 and 35 and your work touches any of them, we want to hear from you. Each theme is a question. Each question points to work already happening.
We are not waiting is a joint initiative by the UNESCO–MOST BRIDGES UK Hub and The 50 Percent at the Club of Rome, with two linked outputs: a youth-led webinar series and an accompanying anthology.
Published in May 2025 by the United Nations Youth Office, the St. Gallen Symposium, and The Club of Rome, this report makes a compelling case for a fundamental shift in how power and wisdom are distributed within organisations. It argues that involving younger generations meaningfully in decision-making across all levels of an organisation creates forward-thinking institutions that are more responsive to the complex challenges facing the world today, while also ensuring long-term sustainability.
Earth4All are inviting young people around the world to imagine new stories about the future – and share them in a creative challenge. "When we tell better stories, we create space for change.'' The Stories of the Future initiative is calling on the next generation to envision a more hopeful world. If you are aged 21 or under, Earth4All want to see your vision. Whether through the written word, digital art, traditional painting, or cinematography, share your vision of the future where humanity thrives.
As part of our ongoing series highlighting pivotal works released in 2025, we turn our attention to a foundational resource designed for the next generation of global stewards. The Young Person’s Guide to Systems Change, produced by The 50 Percent, a platform for young leaders supported by The Club of Rome, serves as both a manifesto and a practical toolkit for navigating the complexities of current times.
