At QS ImpACT, a UNEP-accredited global charity, we connect universities, organizations, and communities worldwide to foster young talent and lead impactful change for a regenerative future. Last year, our initiatives impacted over 112,000 people across 87 countries, with a thriving community of over 2,100 members and 50 Youth Ambassadors. Every year, QS ImpACT celebrates and recognizes youth who are making a positive impact in their communities through initiatives aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
One of our outstanding QS ImpACT Awards Alumni is Etape Ngole from Cameroon, who won the Sustainability Educator Winner Award. Etape’s project focused on establishing environmental clubs in primary schools with the aim of imparting knowledge to the younger generation and fostering regenerative transformations for a sustainable and green community. These clubs, to be established in more than five primary schools, will engage students in various activities such as tree planting (including fruit trees), monitoring tree growth to maturity, and participating in vegetable gardening and composting. Until now, 30 fruit trees have been planted by the schools which will provide nutrition for the students itself. The students have been educated on the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and various community issues that tie into the SDGs. Environmental clubs in Primary schools will help boost the regenerative mindset of pupils so as to be aware and actively participate in making their community green.
Through these activities, students will develop a sense of responsibility for protecting their environment and understand the importance of preserving trees and regenerating their surroundings. Ultimately, the project aims to cultivate a new generation of environmental advocates and climate change champions committed to promoting regeneration and sustainability.
The QS ImpACT Awards are our organization’s flagship event, celebrating global regeneration and honoring exceptional youth leaders. In 2023, youth around the world made significant impact on their communities, aligning with the SDGs. Among 45 finalists from 18 countries, eight winners were awarded and celebrated for their transformative contributions.
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