The Global Citizenship Congress will center on a series of carefully curated discussion themes that address urgent global challenges, promote cross-cultural understanding, and explore innovative approaches to sustainability, social responsibility, and inclusive development. These themes aim to inspire meaningful dialogue, foster collaborative learning, and empower participants to take active roles in advancing global citizenship within their communities and institutions.

12 Congress Discussion Topics

1.Inventive Solutions for Complex Global Challenges

Exploring how universities and research centers can develop innovative technologies and interdisciplinary approaches to address climate change, poverty, and inequality.

2. Demystifying Sustainability Rankings

Understanding the methodologies behind global rankings (e.g., QS, THE, UI GreenMetric), and how universities can align strategies to improve outcomes.

3. Designing Future-Ready Curricula for Global Citizenship

Integrating SDGs, ethical leadership, and sustainability into teaching and learning across all disciplines.

4. From Metrics to Meaning: Measuring What Matters

How universities can go beyond rankings to evaluate the meaningful impact on communities, environment, and student development.

5. Universities as Anchors of Community Innovation

Successful models where universities co-create sustainable solutions with local communities and civil society.

6. Empowering Students as Agents of Sustainability and Change

Highlighting student-led initiatives, green startups, and peer education movements promoting sustainability.

7. Policy and Institutional Change for Sustainable Impact

Transforming internal governance, finance, and strategy to reflect long-term environmental and social responsibility.

8. Technology for Good: Harnessing Digital Tools for Sustainability

The role of AI, big data, and digital platforms in advancing sustainable solutions and inclusive education.

9. Building Climate Resilience in Higher Education Institutions

How universities prepare for climate risks, disaster preparedness, and eco-friendly infrastructure.

10. Inclusive Global Citizenship in a Diverse World

Promoting intercultural understanding, equity, and access within internationalization strategies and mobility programs.

11. Collaboration over Competition: Regional Alliances for Sustainability

Forging multi-stakeholder and cross-border collaborations to drive collective progress on sustainability goals.

12. Leadership for the Future: Cultivating Visionary and Ethical Leaders

Developing leadership competencies that combine innovation, empathy, and global responsibility among university leaders and youth.