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 regional leadership 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.
6-Month Hybrid Journey
Online + Singapore Immersion
Children, Youth & Adults
Starts 12 November 2026 · Continues through April 2027
An initiative of Partnerships for Sustainability Education (PSE)
Why NextGen?
The future needs a
The future needs a
different kind of leader.
Our world needs people who can think across systems, care for their own well-being and that of others, imagine better possibilities, work across generations and cultures, and turn ideas into meaningful action.
NextGen brings children, youth and adults together to do just that—connecting leadership development with sustainability, well-being, innovation and real-world action.
The NextGen Experience
Four ways to grow—and
Four ways to grow—and
make a difference.
LEAD.
Lead with character and purpose.
Build confidence, communication, collaboration and character-based leadership.
Find your voice. Know your values. Lead with purpose.THRIVE.
Well-being for people and planet.
Explore human flourishing, healthy relationships and One Health.
Because leaders need to thrive, too.REIMAGINE.
Imagine better futures.
Use systems thinking, futures thinking, sustainability and innovation.
Do not just prepare for the future. Help shape it.ACT.
Turn ideas into meaningful change.
Develop an initiative, build partnerships and take action in your community.
Ideas become action. Action creates impact.
Who Is NextGen For?
One journey.
One journey.
Different generations.
Children
Wonder. Explore. Discover.
Age-appropriate experiences that nurture curiosity, empathy and confidence.
Youth
Find your voice. Lead. Act.
Build confidence, connect across countries and turn ideas into projects.
Adults & Leaders
Learn. Connect. Collaborate.
Strengthen your leadership and relationships across sectors.
Families
Experience it together.
Create experiences that inspire lasting conversations and action.
Imagine experiencing this journey together with your child.
Learn together. Explore together. Ask questions together. Return home inspired to make a difference together.
12 November 2026–April 2027
The 6-Month
The 6-Month
Journey
Six monthly milestones guide participants from personal leadership and immersive learning to action, implementation and lasting impact.
November
Milestone 01
Lead & Experience
Central Question Who am I becoming as a leader, and what can we learn from sustainability in action?
Main Outcome Personal Leadership Compass + Singapore Immersion + Challenge Identification
December
Milestone 02
Thrive
Central Question What does it mean for people and planet to flourish together?
Main Outcome Well-being/One Health Lens
January
Milestone 03
Reimagine
Central Question What future do we want to create?
Main Outcome Preferred Future + Action Idea
February
Milestone 04
Design
Central Question How might we turn our idea into action?
Main Outcome Sustainability & Climate Action Proposal
March
Milestone 05
Act
Central Question How do we create change with others?
Main Outcome Project Implementation
April
Milestone 06
Share & Multiply
Central Question How can our impact continue?
Main Outcome Impact Story + Next-Step Plan
The Emotional Centerpiece
Singapore Becomes Your Living Classroom
Not simply a study tour. A journey of discovery. Experience how sustainability comes alive through places, people and ideas.
12–15 November 2026Biodiversity & Conservation
Discover the diversity of life and why protecting it matters.
Mangroves & Nature-Based Solutions
Explore climate, coastal ecosystems and resilience.
Carbon & Climate Action
Discover pathways toward meaningful climate action.
Regenerative Cities
See how nature, design, technology and communities connect.
Water & Urban Regeneration
Discover how cities can work with nature.
One Health & Wildlife
Explore the well-being of humans, animals and ecosystems.
SEE IT. EXPERIENCE IT. QUESTION IT. BRING THE LEARNING HOME.
Specific venues and visits will be announced as November arrangements are confirmed.
Where Conversations Become Connections
From global dialogue to
From global dialogue to
Changemakers’ Night.
NextGen Global Dialogue
Listen. Question. Contribute. Be heard.
An intergenerational and cross-sector gathering with leaders, educators, young people, innovators and changemakers.
Changemakers’ Night
Stories of people making a difference.
An evening of networking, conversations and lightning talks with organizations and changemakers.
What Will I Gain?
What will you
What will you
take home?
Confidence
Develop your voice and leadership presence.
Character
Lead with values, empathy and purpose.
Global Connections
Build friendships across countries.
Future-Ready Thinking
Understand systems and alternative futures.
Real-World Experience
Learn through people, places and communities.
Action
Turn an idea into a local initiative.
Partnerships
Meet collaborators, mentors and friends.
A Community
Join a growing regional network.
For Parents
Preparing children for
Preparing children for
more than a career.
We prepare children for the future. But what if we also prepared them to help shape it?
Confidence & communication
Character & empathy
Independence & responsibility
Global awareness
Cross-cultural friendships
Love and respect for nature
Creativity & problem-solving
Leadership & initiative
They do not just learn about problems. They discover that they can be part of the solution.
Explore NextGen for My Child
Guided by Experience
Meet our mentors
Meet our mentors
and speakers.
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
SDG Ecosystem, Climate Justice, Child Rights
Lucio Valerio Sarandrea
Justice Specialist, UNICEF Center of Excellence
Storytelling for Change
Pat Valera
Playwright and Director
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Dr. Liecel Fulgencio
Psychiatrist & Mental Health Advocate
AI, Innovation, Partnerships
Emmaline Lim
Deputy Director, SMU-X, Singapore Management University
Youth Development, Character-based Leadership, Women Empowerment
Princess Kristen Panotes
Sustainability Youth Leader
Real People. Real Stories.
Meet the
Meet the
NextGen community.
Educator Voice
Learning across generations and sectors.
Dr. Janet Mananay“My overall experience with the NextGen Leaders for Sustainability & Innovation Program was highly enriching and meaningful, particularly because of its intergenerational and multisectoral character.”
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
36 Pioneer Participants
Multiple Sectors
One Growing Community
Two Ways to Join
Choose your
Choose your
NextGen journey.
Full Hybrid Experience
6-Month Leadership Journey + Singapore Immersion
- ✓ Online learning
- ✓ Singapore Immersion
- ✓ Global Dialogue & Changemakers’ Night
- ✓ Action Project
- ✓ Mentoring, networking and community
Online Experience
Join NextGen From Wherever You Are
- ✓ Online learning
- ✓ Regional conversations
- ✓ Action Project
- ✓ Post-Singapore sharing session
- ✓ Mentoring, networking and community
Can’t travel to Singapore? You can still be part of NextGen.
For Institutions & Partners
Do not just send participants.
Do not just send participants.
Become part of the ecosystem.
Schools, universities, government agencies, businesses, NGOs and community organizations can help develop the next generation of sustainability leaders.
Nominate NextGen Leaders
Sponsor young leaders
Become a knowledge partner
Provide mentors
Host learning experiences
Support participant initiatives
Partner With NextGen
Fees, Scholarships & Practical Information
Choose the pathway that
Choose the pathway that
works for you.
Individual Leader
Full Hybrid Experience or scholarship-supported contribution.
Family Journey
Full family value or subsidized contribution, depending on availability.
Online Participant
Join the regional journey and local action experience online.
Scholarship and sponsorship opportunities are available for selected participants.
Frequently Asked Questions
What you need to know
What you need to know
before joining.
Who can join?
Children, youth, adults, families, educators, leaders and practitioners who want to contribute to a sustainable future.
Can children participate?
Yes. Children can join age-appropriate experiences that nurture curiosity, empathy and confidence.
Do parents need to accompany young children?
Requirements depend on age, pathway and safeguarding arrangements. PSE will confirm them before enrollment.
Can I participate without traveling to Singapore?
Yes. The Online Experience includes regional learning, mentoring, action and community participation.
What is included in the Singapore Immersion?
Guided learning, Global Dialogue, Changemakers’ Night and confirmed site-based activities. Final details will be provided before travel.
Is airfare included?
Airfare is not automatically included unless stated in your confirmed participant package.
How are children supervised and safeguarded?
PSE will provide age-appropriate supervision, safeguarding guidance and participation requirements.
What happens after Singapore?
The journey continues online through reimagining, mentoring, local action and the April 2027 sharing phase.
What action project will participants undertake?
Participants develop a relevant sustainability or climate initiative for their school, organization or community.
Are scholarships available?
Scholarship and sponsorship opportunities are available for selected participants.
Your NextGen Journey Starts Here
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.
Come ready to learn, connect and make a difference.
LEAD. THRIVE. REIMAGINE. ACT.
Starts 12 November 2026 · Continues through April 2027
6-Month Hybrid Leadership Journey · Online + Singapore Immersion
Children · Youth · Adults · Families · Leaders