Global Shapers Impact Report 2025

Percentage of responses Not at all Significantly To some extent Very significantly0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100I can take action to solve pressing challenges I can shape local policy and decision-making I can take on greater leadership roles to influence change 33.62% 37.80% 14.84% 41.99% 26.05% 25.97%23.51% 25.14% 48.91% 13.74%2.43% 5.99% Top three most pressing global issues TABLE 2 Global issues Responses Percentage 1 Climate change and nature loss 2,661 22.24 2 Armed conflict and involuntary migration 1,994 16.66 3 Poverty and lack of basic welfare 1,378 11.51 Government inaction and corruption 961 8.03 Natural resource shortages 911 7.61 Lack of economic opportunity 802 6.70 Adverse outcomes of technology 617 5.16 Systemic racism and discrimination 603 5.04 Poor education and critical skills gaps 538 4.50 Lack of privacy and public safety 489 4.09 Societal polarization and inequality 423 3.53 Infectious disease and poor health 395 3.30 Insufficient infrastructure and services 154 1.29 Other 41 0.34 Total 11,967 100.00 Personal outlook FIGURE 9 Global Shapers Impact Report 11