Abu Dhabi Government Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S) Program, Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, is a Masdar global initiative that empowers the next generation of sustainability leaders.
The Future Sustainability Leaders (FSL) is a year-long program that connects university students and young professionals with global business leaders, policymakers, and technology pioneers, to help them learn the latest sustainability best practices.
The program provides core knowledge, skills training, genuine work experience and networking skills through events that take place over a 12-month period. Each cycle begins at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), the region’s largest sustainability gathering, held each January in Abu Dhabi.
Details:
Since the UAE’s birth, its leadership has prioritized investment in young people and deeply valued their role in education and environmental stewardship.
With its focus on learning and sustainability, Y4S embodies these values.
Abu Dhabi Government Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S) Program aims to reach one million young people by 2030 through a blended learning experience. It also aims to create awareness of the skills needed for future jobs in sustainability. Y4S does this via its Future Sustainability Leaders and Sustainability Ambassadors programs, and global outreach activities.
Supported by Principal Partner Abu Dhabi Department of Energy, Y4S is aligned with the UAE’s Principles of the 50 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs).
Requirements:
To be considered for the Abu Dhabi Government Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S) Program, you must:
- Be a secondary school students or undergraduate or graduate of UAE national or international student of aged between 15 and 35
- Hold an undergraduate degree, or be pursuing one at an accredited institution. Or in secondary school for Sustainability Ambassadors Program (open to all majors)
- Have excellent Spoken English
- Submit a Statement demonstrating interest in Sustainability related field
Duration and Reward
- The Abu Dhabi Government Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S) Program will provide full sponsorship for selected applicants.
Future Sustainability Leaders (FSL) Program
The Future Sustainability Leaders (FSL) is a year-long program that connects university students and young professionals with global business leaders, policymakers, and technology pioneers, to help them learn the latest sustainability best practices.
The program provides core knowledge, skills training, genuine work experience and networking skills through events that take place over a 12-month period. Each cycle begins at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), the region’s largest sustainability gathering, held each January in Abu Dhabi.
Sustainability Ambassadors Program
The Sustainability Ambassadors (SA) is a year-long program designed for high school students to become Sustainability Ambassadors by offering them core knowledge & skills training, authentic work experience, and quality networking at major events during the academic year.
Required Documents
To apply for the Abu Dhabi Government Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S) Program, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
- Curriculun Vitae (CV)
- International Passport
- 45-seconds to a one-minute video describing a sustainability-related project or research topic you have contributed to or participated in.
- Passport photograph
