Global Shapers Edinburgh

We are the Edinburgh Global Shapers Hub. Part of @GlobalShapers, an initiative of @wef. Committed to positive social impact in Scotland.

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In today’s fast-changing world, protecting employability is as vital as protecting jobs.

🎧 Join Christophe Catoir, CEO of Adecco Group, as he shares insights from the latest skilling report. Essential perspectives for leaders and career navigators!

https://t.co/buBrvpV6l7

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💡 What will 2050 look like? From AI assistants to new models for the care economy, Global Shapers share their hopes and fears for the decades ahead.

Read the new white paper to learn about the Longevity Economy Taskforce: https://t.co/lYUuyXl8Le

#GlobalShapersImpact

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Through hands-on projects, Global Shapers learn to lead teams, inspire others, and drive impact in their communities. It’s not just about change—it’s about becoming the leaders the world needs today.

📖 Read the impact report: https://t.co/6n23c7JnYm

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🌟 This month, we celebrate memorable moments of 2024!

In February, we launched the 4th edition of the Climate Reality Project Incubator, bringing together 21 highly motivated #GlobalShapers to become champions of the Earth and lead climate action in their communities. 🌱

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#Technological advancements and #innovative health interventions have significantly reduced maternal and child mortality in Sub-Saharan #Africa, says Sampson Kofi Adotey from the Accra Hub.

Read the article: https://t.co/MRqw2BMtK2

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Climate change is a global issue; its effects are not limited by borders.

Learn why local action is crucial to addressing global climate change: https://t.co/lISwd1oS7R.

#GlobalShapers #Impact

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Yesterday, we kick off the 2024 Global Shapers Summit with 500 young leaders from Samoa to Colombia, from Japan to Niger, representing over 70 countries!

The summit opened with a call for constructive optimism and noble leadership. Recognizing the urgency of engaging youth in shaping a better future, leaders emphasize purpose-driven action and interconnected solutions.
#GSAS24

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Over 100 Shapers with extensive expertise in climate and nature will participate in #COP28, representing diverse backgrounds from the public, private, and civil society sectors.

Read more here: https://t.co/u0awxhdq8z

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Still buzzing from SHAPE Europe and Eurasia! @ShapersBilbao hosted 250+ young shapers from 42 countries, uniting to shape a better world. They discussed impactful project design, creating lasting change, and the value of authentic leadership. #ShapeBilbao 🌍

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Across the world, approximately 800 women die in childbirth every day. New innovations could save 1,000 mothers and babies each day.

Read the Goalkeepers Report to learn more: https://t.co/VObQomV4EG
#Goalkeepers2030

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Embracing the spirit of International Youth Day! Today, we're focusing on a powerful mission: equipping our youth with the essential skills they need for the future. 💪
https://t.co/wlAPztKgla

#InternationalYouthDay

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Did you know our current food system is wreaking havoc? It's not just about hunger, but also the devastating environmental impact. 🌿 Over 1/3 of global carbon emissions & a staggering 80% of deforestation can be attributed to this broken system.

https://t.co/1xexDreziG

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More than 1 billion people are disabled & most vulnerable to the climate crisis.

"Disabled people are experts in their own experience, and we should never be at the periphery; we should be the primary consideration." Says @ashstreeterrrrr from Global Shapers Melbourne

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Follow the link to get some of the event highlights on the WEF’s #DavosAgenda, which took place between 17 and 21 January 2022. https://t.co/vpOSxL8BvE

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The @wef’s #DavosAgenda takes place 17-21 January 2022. Join in the conversation by using #DavosAgenda, and tagging us in your posts.

Find out more about the event and specific sessions here: https://t.co/DBmkvuFPSp

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The Edinburgh Hub took the @GlobalShapers #ShapingDisability pledge at the beginning of 2021 – click on the pictures to know more about our goals and outcomes #EdinburghShapers #HereForEdinburgh

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Join us at 7pm BST on Thur 22 April to discuss “How can young people navigate mental health in the workplace?”

Co-organised by @Londonshapers, @GSCambridge and @GSEdinburgh

Register: https://t.co/wBp3NQXAeX

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Passionate about driving dialogue, action and change? Based in Scotland? Aged 18-27? Apply to be part of the Edinburgh Hub (see our website for more details). Deadline for applications is Friday 30th April at 11.59pm #globalshapers #edinburgh #youngpeople #change #community

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In our Reforestation Project, we are looking into how we can provide incentives to welcome more trees in #edinburgh and beyond.

“This is a green world, with animals comparatively few and small, and dependent on the leaves. By leaves we live.” - Patrick Geddes

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Want to help improve Scotland? Aged 18–27? Learn more and apply: https://t.co/YuVEc3HIAe