The future of the world relies on the choices of its inhabitants: all of us.
We are currently facing unprecedented challenges: from a (hopefully) post-pandemic world to the risk of a global conflict, from the digital revolution to the safeguard of our planet, and much more.
ISPI’s initiative Planet Needs YOUth aims at encouraging young people to play a central role in the debates on key international issues.
500 young university students will get the opportunity to attend the Interactive Youth Forum and a competition to tackle all major global challenges. In addition, 40 ISPI G20 Global Ambassadors will get the chance to take part in the G20 Simulation Game and the Global Policy Forum in Milan.
Apply now to make the difference and be part of the change!
Lectures with high-level speakers from the Italian and international community in dialogue with the 500 participants on the most pressing challenges that the future of our planet is facing. From the Ukrainian conflict and its implications to the post-pandemic recovery, from the future of the education and job markets, to the digital transformation and the fight against climate change.
Participants in the Interactive Youth Forum will challenge themselves by creating an innovative awareness campaign on one of the following topics: the impact that conflicts have on young generations, risks or benefits of the digitalization and the opportunities of the green transition.
The 40 creators of the best awareness campaign will be appointed as ISPI G20 Global Ambassadors. They will take part in the G20 Simulation Game, focused on the Indonesian presidency of the G20. The Ambassadors will also have the opportunity to attend the Global Policy Forum in Milan (June 20—22).
The creators of the best 3 awareness campaigns will win the free access to a Diploma or a Certificate from the ISPI School, or the participation in the 8th edition of Rome MED Dialogues (December 1-3, 2022).
Nationality: Italian and international students resident in Europe
University students, from the first year of Bachelor (or equivalent) to recently graduates (within 12 months from graduation)
Be sure you are available for all sessions of the Interactive Youth Forum: participation is compulsory to obtain the certificate of attendance.
Be curious and proactive!
If I was among the participants of the 2021 edition, can I apply?
Of course you can!
If you were among the 40 G20 Global Ambassadors of the 2021 edition you cannot take part in the competition.
How will the event take place?
The Interactive Youth Forum will take place in a virtual format (Zoom platform). The G20 Simulation Game and the Global Policy Forum will be held in Milan (June 20-23).
How much does it cost?
Participation to each stage of the project is completely free (Interactive Youth Forum, Competition and G20 Simulation Game). If you will be selected as one of the 40 G20 Global Ambassadors, please note that travel expenses and the hotel will be covered by ISPI (except for city-transportation in Milan).
What is the Global Policy Forum?
The II edition of the Global Policy Forum (GPF) is co-hosted by ISPI, Bocconi University, OECD and Think20 Indonesia.
The GPF will be held in a hybrid format at the Bocconi University in Milan from 20 to 22 June.
This international event will bring together high-level personalities, political leaders and top experts to discuss pressing global challenges, such as access to healthcare, digital transition, climate change and fair post-Covid recovery. Debates will also revolve around the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on the ability of international cooperation to deliver a better world.
As a milestone event of T20 Indonesia, the GPF also aims to provide sound and actionable policy proposals to G20 leaders.
If I win the contest, when can I attend the diploma or certificate?
You have 365 days - following the winning of the contest – to attend the diploma or the Certificate that you can choose from the updated list available on the ISPI School webpage.