Global Shapers Impact Report 2025

1Global outlook for young people: key trends shaping the future Young peoples’ views on global challenges, their main concerns and their calls to action. In an era of profound global shifts, young people today are emerging as powerful leaders, driven by optimism and resilience despite economic, social and environmental challenges. They see a world of opportunity, with 83% viewing it positively and 74% feeling empowered to act on pressing issues. From climate activism to combating inequality, they are mobilizing in new ways. However, they face barriers such as job instability, political exclusion and rapid technological shifts. This chapter outlines the critical trends shaping young people’s futures, their top concerns and their calls to action, seeking to answer the following questions: –What issues keep young people up at night? –What trends are shaping their future? –How can organizations, businesses and governments collaborate with young people to create an inclusive and sustainable world? Global outlook FIGURE 8 Full of opportunities Full of struggles The world is... 83.08% 16.92% 9 Global Shapers Impact Report