Here is everything you need to know this month!
Community Updates
1. Monthly Show
Our November show will stream live on 27 November at 15:00 CET on LinkedIn. We'll begin with community updates, followed by a deep dive into COP30 outcomes and youth in climate policy. Host Natalie Pierce is joined by Pablo Burkolter, World Economic Forum, Rita Cozma, World Meteorological Organization, Tomas Antolinez from the Bogota Hub and the Government of Colombia delegation to COP30, and Marie-Claire Graf from the Zurich Hub and the Youth Negotiators Academy. Watch the October Show with Miss Jane Ittogi on shaping our collective future.
2. Global Shapers Annual Report
Our 2024-2025 annual report is out, showcasing how Global Shapers are advancing youth priorities and creating lasting positive change locally and globally. Congratulations to every Shaper, this report is a testament to your collective impact.
3. Curatorship Elections 2026-2027
Great leadership starts with empowering others. Each year, Curatorship teams strengthen their Hubs’ future by holding elections — ensuring continuity, collaboration, and shared ownership. Have questions about the upcoming elections cycle or how distributed leadership works in practice? Review our Curatorship Elections Guide and join our Elections General Session on 10 December at 15:00 CET to learn how to organize or participate in Hub elections.
World Economic Forum Events
4. World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026
We received more than 650 applications to attend the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026, which will convene global leaders under the theme A Spirit of Dialogue. Congratulations to the Global Shapers selected to represent our community and bring youth perspectives to the table! Your applications stood out, and we look forward to seeing your leadership reflected across the AM26 discussions.
Impact Opportunities
5. Project Showcase and Innovation Prize
The Innovation Prize process has been redesigned to prioritize transparency, fairness, and deeper community involvement. The annual project showcase will now serve as the first step, after which the Community Champion will share up to three standout projects to the HQ team for consideration for next steps. Learn more about the Innovation Prize 2026.
6. Strategic Intelligence
Global Shapers have premium access to the Strategic Intelligence platform, which brings together expert insights, trending topics, and customizable transformation maps. Whether you're designing a new project, conducting research for your next Forum Stories article, or mapping stakeholders, Strategic Intelligence is a practical, high-value tool to ground your work in evidence, spot emerging opportunities, and strengthen the impact of your initiatives. Let your Community Manager know if you have any exciting use cases!
7. beVisioneers Fellowship
Are you passionate about the planet and have a bold idea to address an environmental problem? beVisioneers is selecting 1,000 aspiring eco-innovators for its 12-month fellowship, designed to equip you with the skills, mentoring, and resources to turn planet-positive solutions into reality.
8. Improving the Workplace for Gen Z - 2025 Survey
Kitoko People invites you to participate in the Gen Z Workplace Survey, designed to understand the priorities, values, and expectations of young professionals in today’s world of work. Your insights will help shape better workplace practices and opportunities for the next generation.
Community Spotlight
8. Call to Earth Day
On CNN’s #CallToEarth Day, Global Shapers around the world united to protect and restore green spaces. A special congratulations to the Karachi Hub and the Dar es Salaam Hub, whose impactful initiatives on mangrove restoration and community gardening were featured on CNN—showcasing the power of youth-led action on a global stage.
12. Forum Stories
- Why the 80th UN General Assembly marked a turning point for youth leadership at the UN, Christie Burley & Inés Yábar
- Fixing the African risk premium: How AfCRA can unlock fair financing, Aimée Dushime
- How volunteers are advancing youth-led education from Jeddah to Zanzibar – and beyond, Khadijah Alkadi & Rayan Alamoudi
- Why opening up the economy of forgotten ingredients has multiple benefits, Dipali Khandelwal & Hemlata Chauhan
- How strategic foresight can future-proof the Gulf’s energy transition, James Balzer & Rafia Al-Jassim
- Why cybersecurity’s future depends on people, not just technology, Belisario Contreras, Cristina Camacho, Thelma Quaye, Vilas Dhar, Iyad Rahwan
- 3 ways nature-based solutions are tackling climate displacement in the Global South, Eric Shahzar & Shahrukh Shahnawaz
Shapers, please connect with your Community Manager before submitting a pitch.
We believe in a world where young people are central to solution-building, policy-making and lasting change.
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