Participants in our July 2026 program
Educators, youth leaders and representatives from schools, universities, nonprofit, and business.
NextGen Leaders for Sustainability & Innovation
Lead. Thrive.
Lead. Thrive.
Reimagine. Act.
A six-month learning-to-action journey for people who want to make a difference.
Connect with leaders and young changemakers across countries. Experience sustainability in action.
Develop the confidence, character and capabilities to turn ideas into meaningful change.
November 2026–April 2027
Online or Hybrid Experience
Children, Youth & Adults
A learning-to-action journey culminating in the Global Summit on Sustainability Leadership and Action in Quezon City, April 2027.
An initiative of Partnerships for Sustainability Education (PSE)
Why NextGen?
The future needs a
The future needs a
different kind of leader.
Everyone can learn to lead—beginning with their own life.
Leadership grows through everyday choices: listening, caring for ourselves and others, recognizing concerns early, and taking thoughtful action together.
NextGen brings children, youth, and adults together to develop Character, Competence, Creativity, and Care—and turn community needs into meaningful action for the well-being of people and the planet.
The culmination of your NextGen journey
Global Summit on Sustainability Leadership and Action
April 2027 • Quezon City, Philippines
Share your story. Inspire action. Create impact together.
Showcase your climate action program or sustainability project. Connect with participants and leaders from different countries to exchange ideas and build partnerships.
Showcase Your Action
Present your project, progress, and community impact.
Connect Across Countries
Learn with young people and leaders across generations and sectors.
Multiply Your Impact
Explore partnerships and next steps for continued action.
Hybrid Participants
Summit registration included.
Online Participants
Invited to join. Separate registration fee applies.
Airfare, accommodation, meals outside the Summit program, and personal expenses are not included. In-person attendance is optional and is not required to complete the NextGen Leaders program. Participants who cannot attend may fulfill the final presentation and reflection requirements online.
Who Is NextGen For?
One journey.
One journey.
Different generations.
Everyone can learn to lead—beginning with their own life. NextGen connects personal growth with shared action for the well-being of people and the planet.
Children · Ages 10–12
Explore. Care. Take initiative.
Build curiosity, confidence, and responsibility through supported experiences. Learn to make thoughtful choices and contribute to community projects.
Teens & Young Adults
Find your voice. Lead with purpose.
Develop self-awareness, judgment, and initiative. Collaborate across generations and countries to turn community concerns into meaningful action.
Adults
Reflect. Collaborate. Create change.
For educators, professionals, and people in business, government, and community organizations. Strengthen personal leadership, learn with others, and develop practical responses to community needs.
Teens & Parents
Lead your life. Grow together. Make a difference.
Teens develop self-awareness, judgment, and responsibility. Parents learn to communicate, set caring boundaries, and support growing independence.
Shared learning, separate reflection spaces for teens and parents/adults, and community projects turn personal leadership into action for people and the planet.
Grow as a Family
Understand each other better. Put learning into practice at home. Contribute together to a community project that matters.
Open to participants aged 10 and above. Participants under 18 must join with a parent, teacher, or guardian.
A six-month journey
from experience to impact.
November 2026–April 2027 · Six connected milestones within one NextGen Leaders program, including Singapore and Cebu sustainability immersions.
November · Milestone 01 Learn & Experience
Know yourself, encounter the world and discover what matters.
Key Sessions
- Leading from Who We Are
- Learning from People, Places & Communities
Key OutputPersonal Leadership Compass & Community Insights
December · Milestone 02 Thrive
Understand what enables people and planet to flourish together.
Key Sessions
- Human Flourishing: Well-being, Food Systems & One Health
- Leadership, Human Agency & Responsible Technology
Key OutputWell-being / One Health Lens & Stakeholder Perspectives
January · Milestone 03 Reimagine
Explore possibilities and imagine better futures. The Cebu Sustainability Immersion takes place on January 28–31, 2027 as part of the REIMAGINE phase.
Key Sessions
- Futures Thinking: Shaping Futures Beyond 2030
- Systems Thinking for Sustainability & Intergenerational Justice
- Cebu Sustainability Immersion · January 28–31, 2027
Key OutputPreferred Future & Systems Map
February · Milestone 04 Design
Turn ideas into viable, purposeful solutions.
Key Sessions
- Human-Centered Innovation for Sustainable Futures
- Building Partnerships for Change
Key OutputSustainability & Climate Action Proposal and Partnership Plan
March · Milestone 05 Act
Put ideas into action and create change with others.
Key Sessions
- Leading Action in the Real World
- Learning Through Action & Innovation
Key OutputProject Implementation & Learning Insights
April · Milestone 06 Share & Multiply
Tell the story of impact and enable it to continue at the Global Summit in April 2027.
Key Sessions
- Telling the Story of Impact
- From Project to Continuing Impact
Key OutputImpact Story & Next-Step / Scale Plan
How We Learn
The learning cycle that runs through the entire journey
Inspired by John Dewey’s learning cycle
Experience
Engage with real people, places and challenges.
Reflect
Pause, notice and ask deeper questions.
Make Meaning
Connect insights and develop understanding.
Imagine
Explore possibilities and preferred futures.
Act
Turn ideas into action in the real world.
Reflect Again
Learn from what happened and consider what’s next.
A continuous cycle of learning and growth
Asia as a Living Classroom
Sustainability
Sustainability
Immersion Options.
Two immersion experiences, one six-month NextGen Leaders journey from November 2026 through April 2027. Learn from people, places, and communities, then apply those insights to your own sustainability action.
November · Learn & Experience
Singapore Sustainability Immersion
12–15 November 2026
Discover how sustainability comes alive through people, places, and shared experiences in Singapore.
January · Reimagine
Cebu Sustainability Immersion
January 28–31, 2027
Connect sustainability learning with dialogue and collaboration. The NextGen Global Dialogue and Changemakers’ Night are included in the Cebu immersion.
Both immersion experiences are components of the same six-month NextGen Leaders program (November 2026–April 2027), not separate programs. Please inquire about participation arrangements and applicable inclusions.
Where Conversations Become Connections
From global dialogue to
From global dialogue to
Changemakers’ Night.
Where conversations become connections—and connections inspire collective action. Both the Singapore and Cebu immersions feature a NextGen Global Dialogue and Changemakers’ Night, bringing together participants, community leaders, educators, innovators, and changemakers. Through intergenerational conversations, inspiring stories, SPARK! lightning talks, and meaningful networking, participants explore sustainability challenges, share ideas, and build partnerships for collective action.
NextGen Global Dialogue
Listen. Question. Contribute. Be heard.
An intergenerational and cross-sector gathering with leaders, educators, young people, innovators and changemakers. Featured in both the Singapore and Cebu Sustainability Immersions (Cebu: January 28–31, 2027).
Changemakers’ Night
Stories of people making a difference.
An evening of inspiring stories, SPARK! lightning talks, networking and conversations. Included in both the Singapore and Cebu Sustainability Immersions (Cebu: January 28–31, 2027).
Mentors, Speakers & Participant Stories
Meet the people who
Meet the people who
support the learning.
Learn from practitioners across sustainability, education, foresight, wellbeing, and creative communication. More speakers will be announced as the program develops.
Climate Policy & Sustainable Development Law
Atty. Vicente Paolo Yu III
International Policy and Legal Expert
AI, Innovation, Partnerships
Emmaline Lim
Deputy Director, SMU-X, Singapore Management University
SDG Ecosystem, Climate Justice, Child Rights
Lucio Valerio Sarandrea
Justice Specialist, UNICEF Center of Excellence
PSE Leadership
Rochelle M. Razo
Co-Founder & Executive Director
PSE Leadership
Atty. Tony La Viña
Board Chairperson
Academic Leadership
Dr. Marilyn Balagtas
Vice President for Academics, Philippine Normal University
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Dr. Liecel Fulgencio
Psychiatrist & Mental Health Advocate
Storytelling for Change
Pat Valera
Playwright and Director
Youth Development, Character-based Leadership, Women Empowerment
Princess Kristen Panotes
Sustainability Youth Leader
Psychology & Wellbeing
Vincent Thomas Evangelista
Clinical psychologist, Psychotherapist, and Professor at the Cebu Institute of Technology – University (CIT-U)
Youth Voice and Transformative School Leadership
James Ndlebe
Ministry of Education in South Africa
Real People. Real Stories.
Meet the
Meet the
NextGen community.
Educator Voice
Learning across generations and sectors.
“My overall experience with the NextGen Leaders for Sustainability & Innovation Program was highly enriching and meaningful, particularly because of its intergenerational and multisectoral character.”
Dr. Janet Mananay
Youth Voices
From experience to impact
Young people reflect on how their experiences with PSE shaped their perspectives, confidence and sense of purpose.
Princess Kristen M. Panotes
Monique Jhanine C. Tokgan
Lance Elbert M. Bunagan
Participation Options & Fees
Choose your
Choose your
NextGen journey.
Hybrid Experience
Six-Month Leadership Journey + Sustainability Immersion Options (Singapore and Cebu) + Global Summit Registration
November 2026–April 2027
- ✓ Online learning and regional conversations
- ✓ Cross-country teamwork and community listening
- ✓ Sustainability & climate action project
- ✓ Mentoring, networking and community
- ✓ Singapore Sustainability Immersion: 12–15 November 2026
- ✓ Cebu Sustainability Immersion: January 28–31, 2027 (REIMAGINE phase)
- ✓ Global Dialogue & Changemakers’ Night included in both Singapore and Cebu immersions
- ✓ Post-immersion sharing session
- ✓ Global Summit registration included: April 2027, Quezon City, Philippines
Online Experience
Six-Month Leadership Journey—From Wherever You Are
November 2026–April 2027
- ✓ Online learning and regional conversations
- ✓ Cross-country teamwork and community listening
- ✓ Sustainability & climate action project
- ✓ Mentoring, networking and community
- ✓ Post-Singapore sharing session
- ✓ Online final presentation and reflection
Global Summit arrangements
Airfare, Summit accommodation, meals outside the Summit program, and personal expenses are excluded.
In-person Summit attendance is optional for program completion. Participants who cannot attend may complete their final presentation and reflection online.
Certificates of completion are awarded upon fulfillment of the program’s learning requirements.
Continue the Learning
Sustainability Tour
Join an optional sustainability tour the day after the Global Summit. Explore sustainability in practice, connect with fellow participants, and gather ideas to bring home to your community.
Optional • Separate tour fee applies
The tour is not included in NextGen program fees or Summit registration. Itinerary, fees, and registration details will be announced separately.
Pay It Forward
Your Participation Opens Doors for Others
When you register for NextGen Leaders for Sustainability & Innovation, you also help Partnerships for Sustainability Education (PSE) fund scholarships for children, youth, and adults who demonstrate leadership potential and a commitment to their communities but face financial barriers to participation.
We allocate more scholarship slots to aspiring leaders from developing countries, widening access to learning, international collaboration, and meaningful community action.
Grow as a leader. Help others access the same opportunity.
Support a NextGen Scholar
Potential is everywhere.
Potential is everywhere.
Opportunity should be, too.
Help children, youth, and adults with the potential and commitment to lead access transformative learning, mentorship, international collaboration, and opportunities to create meaningful change in their communities.
Support a NextGen ScholarContributions of any amount are welcome.
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Who your support reaches
NextGen scholarships support aspiring leaders who demonstrate leadership potential, commitment to their communities, and financial need—including students, educators, youth workers, and community leaders.
We prioritize expanding access for aspiring leaders from developing countries and underserved communities, recognizing that talent and the desire to create change should not be limited by financial circumstances.
What your gift helps make possible
Access to NextGen
Full or partial scholarships that help deserving participants access the program.
Learning & Mentorship
Facilitated learning, resources, mentoring, and intergenerational collaboration across countries.
Community Action
Guidance and support for participants developing sustainability, inclusion, climate action, and well-being initiatives.
Scholarship coverage depends on participants’ needs and available funding.
Follow the difference you help make
We are committed to sharing periodic updates on scholarship support, participants’ learning journeys, and community initiatives made possible through your contributions—while respecting participants’ privacy and consent.
Help an aspiring leader take the next step.
Your gift helps open access to NextGen. If you are joining the program, your registration already helps fund scholarships; an additional contribution can extend that support. Support a NextGen ScholarAny amount is welcome.
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Can’t travel for an immersion? You can still be part of NextGen online.
Learning Commitments & Completion
A meaningful journey requires
A meaningful journey requires
active participation.
Attendance
Participate actively in scheduled learning sessions and conversations.
Monthly Outputs
Complete the milestone outputs that build toward your final contribution.
Project Implementation
Develop and implement a sustainability or climate action project.
Feedback & Reflection
Respond to feedback and reflect on learning throughout the journey.
Final Presentation
Present at the Summit or complete the final presentation and reflection online.
Certificates of completion are awarded upon fulfillment of the program’s learning requirements.
Recognition & Awards
Celebrate
Celebrate
Leadership in Action.
Recognition is grounded in meaningful projects, collaboration and demonstrated community impact, with the highest distinction recognizing exceptional leadership.
NextGen Award for Excellence in Sustainability & Climate Action
Recognizes meaningful sustainability or climate initiatives that demonstrate learning, community engagement, and evidence of positive impact.
NextGen Award for Excellence in Intergenerational Collaboration
Recognizes shared leadership across generations, inclusive participation, and collective responsibility for present and future generations.
NextGen Award for Excellence in Innovation & Action
Recognizes creative, human-centered solutions developed and improved through experimentation, community feedback, and action.
Highest Distinction
NextGen Distinguished Leadership & Impact Award
Recognizes exceptional Character, Competence, Creativity, and Care demonstrated through ethical leadership, meaningful community action, and commitment to intergenerational responsibility and justice.
Character
Competence
Creativity
Care
Celebrating Growth, Leadership & Meaningful Impact
NextGen recognizes not only achievements and outcomes, but also personal growth, perseverance, ethical leadership, collaboration, and contributions to community well-being. Recognition considers participants’ different ages, circumstances, and opportunities to act.
Register • Ask a Question • Partner With Us
What kind of future do you want to help create?
Bring your curiosity. Bring your experience. Bring your ideas. Bring your child. Bring your organization. Join a community of children, youth, and adults learning across generations and countries—imagining better futures and taking meaningful action for people and the planet.
LEARN & EXPERIENCE. THRIVE. REIMAGINE. DESIGN. ACT. SHARE & MULTIPLY.
November 2026–April 2027
Six-month leadership learning journey | Singapore or Cebu immersion options | Online participation | Global Summit in April 2027