5 ideas to build a better future

What is one transformative idea for a better world in 2025? This is the question five exceptional Young Global Leaders were asked to answer as we enter 2025.

This year promises transformative progress, with humanity at an extraordinary inflection point. The confluence of generative artificial intelligence (genAI), the green transition and expanding digital access offers unprecedented opportunities to shape a better world. Yet, the path forward demands leadership that is not only innovative but profoundly collaborative.

In this era, labelled by some as the Intelligent Age, leaders must evolve to meet its challenges and opportunities, ensuring that rapid technological advancements keep pace with societal, human and environmental concerns.

Imagine AI education being accessible to nomadic herders, enabling precise weather predictions, or marginalized voices amplified through democratized storytelling. Picture a world where green skills transform Africa into a hub for carbon intelligence.

These are just some solutions members of the Forum of Young Global Leaders courageously spearhead to drive change.

As the World Economic Forum's 2025 Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, approaches, five exceptional Young Global Leaders offered pioneering ideas, exemplifying the spirit of leadership for the Intelligent Age.

Each contribution reflects a deep commitment to tackling the world's biggest challenges – from expanding AI accessibility to creating opportunities in the green economy, championing inclusivity in storytelling and designing adaptive technologies for people with disabilities.

These ideas, drawn from the young leaders' diverse experiences, offer a glimpse into the potential of the Intelligent Age when innovation is paired with purpose.