by Chiara Rusconi | Sep 10, 2025 | Opinion
Systems literacy in action at the Youth Sustainable Development Conference 2025 In today’s rapidly evolving world, the challenges we face are complex, interconnected and constantly shifting. Traditional, linear problem-solving models often focus on treating symptoms...
by Chiara Rusconi | Jul 10, 2025 | Opinion
Young people hold the key to fostering systems transformation. This is why so much of The Fifth Element’s work focuses on empowering younger generations and promoting intergenerational collaboration. Read the article below to explore how to unlock youth...
by Pavithra | May 6, 2025 | News
A new report released by the UN Youth Office, the St. Gallen Symposium and The Club of Rome is calling on businesses to embrace intergenerational leadership as a driver of innovation, sustainability, and long-term success. Titled How Intergenerational Leadership...
by Daniel | Jul 10, 2024 | Opinion
A key challenge across businesses and policy institutions is to simultaneously boost our ability to address immediate crises and long-term challenges. This requires shifting the generational perspectives and voices included in strategic direction-setting and...
by Rachel | Jan 17, 2024 | Opinion
The average age in Africa is around 20. Yet, the average age of African leaders is over 60. Closing this generation gap, the biggest in the world, is vital to enable the continent to engage with the problems of the twenty-first century and to give young Africans the...