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Future Sustainability Innovators 2026 // SDG CAMP GENEVA / JUL 12 - 18 2026

VISIT & UNDERSTAND THE UNITED NATIONS

FUTURE SUSTAINABILITY INNOVATORS change maker study program in Geneva JULY 12 - 18, 2026

VISIT A GLACIER & LEARN ABOUT GLOBAL WARMING

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Future Sustainability Innovators Program Geneva SUMMER CAMP 2026

Sunday July 12 Arrival Day time 7 - 20h 15h 17h30 17h 30 18h30 20h

subject Welcome day CHECK-In Hotel OFFICIAL CAMP START TEAM introduction Dinner Participants introduction & group activity

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Lights Out

description arrivals & pick ups at Geneva Airport before: SDG Solution Space / University of Geneva Camp & Geneva briefing Hotel SDGquiz/SDGzine

Monday July 13

Mandatory academic program & Visit United Nations time 8h00 - 8h30 9h00 - 9h30 9h30 - 12h

subject Breakfast transfer to SDG SDG Solution Space

12h00 - 13h30 13h30 - 14h30 16h00 - 17h00 18h30 20h - 21h00 22h00

Lunch Visit DCAF Visit United Nations Dinner Daily reflection & documentation Lights Out

description Hotel Ibis Lab activities Addictlab / Profiling / SDG Challenges Campus Biotech Lunch Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance

Ibis

Tuesday July 14 Visit CERN & Academic Program time subject 8h - 8h30 Breakfast 9h transfer to CERN 10h00 -12h30 Visit CERN 12h30 Lunch 14h SDG Solution Space & Addictlab 18h00 Dinner 21h30 Daily reflection & Hackathon choices 22h00 Lights Out

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Wednesday July 15 Visit Glacier & Chamonix time 8h - 8h30 8h30 11h00 17h 17h30 19h00 22h30

subject Breakfast Leave for the Alps Train to glacier & lunch Chamonix Dinner Transfer back to hotel Lights Out

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Weather permitting Bar des Glaciers Chamonix & Shopping Rose du Pont Daily reflection on Bus

Thursday July 16

WHO & Meeting International Geneva time 8h - 8h30 9h30 - 11h00 12h30 14h-15h30 15h30 - 16h30

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World Health Organisation brown bag lunch with people from International Geneva Academic Program, preparation Hackathon Sustainable You session

Friday July 17 time

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description DEPARTURES TO AIRPORT

This magazine was created during & after the camp. It has been a living process, with new pdfs uploaded as content was added. Started July 12, 2026

SDGZINE.ORG is an initiative from Jan Van Mol, the ADDICTLAB ACADEMY and partners contributing to the sustainable development goals of the United Nations.

Editorial board This magazine is created with the help of students from the Future Sustainability Innovators Camp. They participated in writing, taking pictures, selecting art work.

publisher Jan Van Mol

Bright Young People. This must have been the most rewarding SDG Camp so far. Rewarding, since our concept to gather students from around the globe, teach, inspire and empower them seems to work. This SDG Camp, the Future Sustainability Innovators Program, is more than a city trip, or a gathering of young people around the Sustainable Development Goals. They are a space where curiosity becomes action. These young voices discover themselves, a bunch of new friends and, I hope, vision and power to shape the future. During our visits to DCAF, the United Nations, WHO, CERN, the students had the opportunity to step beyond the classroom and see how global challenges are addressed in practice. Reading their daily reflections, I realise these encounters opened doors to new perspectives and showed our students that international cooperation, peace, security, and sustainable development are not distant concepts—they are fields in which they can actively contribute. The hackathon brought this spirit of action to life. Working together, sharing ideas, and developing innovative solutions, and yes, having fun. We’ve been working hard on the choices of the challenges, in connection with our growing Geneva ecosystem. And I’m pleased to say that some of the ideas created will have a follow up. More on that later. The most inspiring part of the SDG Camp is the students themselves. Their intelligence, openness, and enthusiasm remind us that the next generation is not simply preparing to inherit the world—it is already helping to transform it. I’m looking forward to see how they will reshape the future. Because you guys, you will. Jan

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Camp Participants

Safa (Egypt)

Yuvraj (India)

Kerryn (South Africa)

Luke (United States)

Bam (Thailand)

Mark (Bahamas)

Ryan (Canada)

Avleen (Canada)

Julian (Bahamas)

Allain (Ghana)

Ania (Albania)

Brielle (United States)

Muhammad (Pakistan)

Hamza (Egypt)

Mauricio (Mexico)

Madison (United States)

Carlos (Mexico)

Isshaan (India)

Kenzah (Burkina Faso)

Arrival day.

DAY 1 / ACADEMIC PROGRAM & UN

The first evening. By Allain

By Brielle

On the first day of the trip, after finishing all of the main activities of the day, we returned to the hotel. But rather than simply going into the hotel, we decided to stay outside and do something. There were two options, volleyball and table tennis. Most of us chose to play volleyball, and five of us chose to play table tennis.

Meanwhile, a portion of the group split off to play volleyball overlooking the beautiful mountains of Geneva. This group consisted of Ania, Avleen, Bam, Brielle, Ishaan, Julian, Kerryn, Luke, Mark, Safa, Yahya, and Yuvraj, and was chaperoned by Annette. As it was the first day, they were still virtually strangers, allowing volleyball to be an incredible bonding experience! Originally, Annette rented a volleyball for the group to use, but it was deflated and difficult to play with. Luckily, they were next to a group of Germans who had an extra ball and were kind enough to lend it to them.

The five of us who chose table tennis, Mauricio, Carlos, Ryan, Allain, and Hamzah, split from the rest and went to rent the table tennis padles. However, we couldn’t get the padles from the storage system, no matter how hard we tried. When we finally gave up, we decided to play frisbee instead.

Though none of us were very experienced in playing frisbee, we still had a lot of fun learning through trial and error. Ryan initially struggled with catching because of his other arm being broken, Allain almost consistently overshot the throw while passing, Mauricio and Hamzah struggled with passing hard enough, and Carlos also struggled with catching, but after practicing for a few minutes, we all managed to overcome these challenges and got 10 passes in a row. It was an amazing way to break the ice!

For the first bit of the game, Avleen and Luke sat and watched the others play, but they were eventually convinced to join in on the fun. Once they did so, they resorted to girls versus boys (which the girls dominated, of course). However, this did not last long, as captains were chosen from each team and instructed to select their teammates, alternating between boys and girls, since the boys did not stand a chance on their own. ;) One of the best aspects of this group was the lack of division. Everyone was one big family, no matter their gender, first language, religion, culture, or political beliefs. This spirit was evident from day one, both during the volleyball match and throughout the day as a whole. Although they had not known each other long, the bond these teens were forming was already incredibly strong—and it would only continue to grow from there.

Campus Biotech

DAY 1 / ACADEMIC PROGRAM & UN

The Profiling Cards By Ania

The Profiling Cards are one of Jan’s greatest inventions. They’re creative, inspiring and extremely fascinating. The activity was done on the first day we all got together. No one knew each-other but what we didn’t realise is that we didn’t even know ourselves. This activity combined both socialising and self exploration. We were split into groups not chosen by us. A mix of different minds, different aspirations and visions. At first I noticed people were a bit frustrated from being separated from the friends they had made. Looking back, however, it was one of the greatest decisions. It was the start to some of the greatest friendships I made at the camp, leading to the best memories. I love meeting new people through interactive activities. It helps me bond through shared interests, as I did through the cards. The purpose of the cards was not to build friendships but for us to discover and introduce ourselves to each-other. They include every character trait and field of interest you could ever think of. The hardest challenge for me was to choose only 4 of them. I learned traits about myself that I didn’t know I possessed.

I can confidently say that The Profiling Cards activity played a major role in the decision of my future degree. Seeing the cards laid out, my passions, my interests connected together finally made me understand myself. After all, how can we understand other people without understanding ourselves?

DAY 1 / ACADEMIC PROGRAM & UN

SDG Challenges The SDG Challenges are developed by Addictlab to create awareness on the Sustainable Development Goals in a very short period of time. They serve as an introduction, and a first excercise to work together with people you don’t know. You learn how to collaborate, ideate and to present your ideas in public. It’s a preparation for the hackathon later in the week.

Visiting DCAF

“I loved DCAF! I thought it was very “The highlight of the day was DCAF. I can’t interesting and would be interested in put into words how much I enjoyed the potentially working there. I particularly experience. I think their work is amazing enjoyed the presentation on Gender equality and I totally see myself working there. The & equity, as well as the explanation of how staff was extremely nice and the building they differ.!” was great. The organisation really targets my field of interests, so does the UN”

Brielle, reflection sheets, 13 July ----------------------

“DCAF was an interesting place. We talked about security in different forms in different countries. I thought that it was really interesting how they go about their work and how they only respond to countries that want it.”

Luke, reflection sheets, 13 July ---------------------“DCAF was an interesting place. We talked about security in different forms in different countries. I thought that it was really interesting how they go about their work and how they only respond to countries that want it.”

Luke, reflection sheets, 13 July -------------

Ania, reflection sheets, 13 July

DAY 1 / ACADEMIC PROGRAM & UN

About the United Nations “During our visit to the United Nations, I learned that it is one of the main headquarters, other locations being in Vienna, New York and Nairobi. I learned that the main purposes of the UN located in Geneva are to promote peace, support human rights and global health as they work closely to WHO (World Health Organisation). My favourite part of the tour was watching a conference from above, as even though viewing the meeting rooms was interesting, watching the action actually happen caught my eye.”

Avleen, daily reflection sheets, 13 July “To be honest, it was a bit underwhelming, but in a good wy. I thought it was this big super mega serious complex that doesn’t admit people inside it, but it was strangely friendly inside. The place was really cool and I learned lots of stuff.”

Mauricio, daily reflection sheets, 13 July

picture: Jan

Dad Selfies by Safa

Most people get close after a while of talking and getting to know each other. However our group got close almost instantly even though none of us knew each other and one thing that brought our group closer was our dad selfies. It started as a funny joke, that we started in the UN, where we randomly decided that we would just take dad selfies anywhere we went. At first i didnt think it would last and i thought we wouldve only taken one or two dad selfies but eventually it became a trend that we did everywhere, at any location and at any time. We would randomly take dad selfies together, which gave us a fun and easy-going way to take photos and document our memories. It became something we all looked forward to and made us laugh a lot. I think doing these selfies helped us get closer as a group and created memories that we will all remember from the trip. It even came to the point where if any of us said “group selfie” no one would come but the moment any of us even mentioned “dad” or said “dad selfie” you would find everyone gathered behind the person who said it ready to take the dad selfie. collectively we took over 50 dad selfies as a group and they are some of the best photos we have.

CERN DAY 2 / ACADEMIC PROGRAM & CERN

DAY 2 / ACADEMIC PROGRAM & CERN

Our Visit to CERN By Safa

During our summer camp trip to Geneva, we got the chance to visit CERN, and it was one of the most fun and interesting places we visited. When we arrived, Jan (the person in charge) gave us worksheets to complete in pairs. It was like a mini competition and we had to answer questions and complete different activities as we explored CERN. There were lots of interactive activities, which made the experience different from what I expected, but in a really good way. Instead of just walking around and looking at things we got to actually take part and learn through fun activities. Sometimes, our group would join up with other groups and we would all walk around together, try out different activities and answer the questions. One of my favourite activities was a simulation where we pretended to be particles. It was really fun and we had lots of laughs. We also watched a physics show which was honestly really cool like I was expecting a lecture on CERN but instead it demonstrated physics in different ways using dry ice and magnets to make things float. Overall, visiting CERN was a really fun and educational experience. Even though my teammate and I didn’t win the competition, we still had a great time and made some good memories. I would definitely recommend visiting CERN to others!

picture: Safa

picture: Ania

DAY 3 / VISIT CHAMONIX & MER DE GLACE

Trip to Chamonix By Avleen

For our trip to Chamonix, we took a big bus to France, and on the way we got our first glimpse of the mountains covered in trees and surrounded by clouds. As soon as we arrived, we collected our lunches from the bus and headed to a sightseeing area to start the day. We first took a mini train up through the mountains. The view looked unreal, and it was so cool seeing everything from so high up. After that, in groups we rushed to catch a cable car to reach the glaciers where we had an incredible view of the mountains and the ground below us. After that, we found a nice spot to eat our sandwiches with the mountains peeking in front of us. Even though it started raining with some thunder, it didn’t ruin the experience. If anything, it made the mountains look even more mysterious and mystical.

Later, we split into two groups. One group went to explore the town of Chamonix, while the other visited a Crystal Museum. I decided to go to the museum chaperoned by our co-leader, Annette. We stuffed our bags in lockers and started walking around and looking at all the different crystals from around the world. Some of them were very really funny looking, having fur-like textures, while others had really unique colours and shapes. It was interesting seeing how different they all looked. After this, my group and I went to a café where we tried different pastries, macarons and drinks. Overall, the trip to Chamonix was such a memorable day, and it was definitely my favourite part of the camp.

picture: Jan

Visiting the ice cave. By Hamza

Visiting the ice cave in Chamonix was one of the most unforgettable experiences I have ever had. Walking inside a real glacier felt magical, as if I had entered a different world. The walls and ceiling of blue ice were beautiful, and it was incredible to think that the ice had existed for hundreds or even thousands of years. Being surrounded by something so ancient made me appreciate the power and beauty of nature.

However, the experience was also emotional because I learned that the glacier is shrinking every year. Knowing that the ice cave has to be carved farther into the glacier as it melts made me feel sad. It was difficult to imagine that future generations might not be able to see the same glacier as it exists today. This reminded me of the effects of climate change and how important it is to protect our environment.

Overall, my visit to the ice cave was both exciting and meaningful. It was amazing to explore such a unique place, but it also taught me an important lesson about nature and the need to care for our planet. It is an experience that I will always remember.

picture: Ania

picture: Bam

picture: Kerryn

Fond of Fondue By Avleen To end our day in Chamonix, we all went to a fancy pink restaurant for dinner and got to experience cheese fondue together. A big pot of melted cheese was placed in the middle of the table, with flames underneath to keep it warm. Everyone dipped chunks of bread into the cheese while trying to create the

longest cheese pulls. There was so much excitement whenever someone managed to get a long stretch of cheese. Even though the fondue wasn’t my favourite, it was still a fun experience that brought everyone together. It was the perfect way to end our visit in Chamonix.

Rare exploded view of Killer Bee attacking Muhammad in restaurant.

DAY 4 / VISIT WHO

Visit World Health Organisation “Today we visited the World Health Organisation. I learnt a lot there. Information and the access of information, misinformation and disinformation are some of the most important pieces of the puzzle to tackle”

Ryan, reflection sheets, 16 July ------------

“Today was so fabulous! I felt so cool speaking in the microphone at WHO, and really enjoyed the content. I found the gift shop really cure and should have bought a plushie.”

Kerryn, reflection sheets, 16 July -----------“Today we did a visit at WHO and I took a handful of notes, learned that they focus more on politics rather than only conducting medical research. It was really interesting the technologies they use during the meetings, they are just too clever, but also simple.”

Maurico, reflection sheets, 16 July -----------“I learned today about the things the WHO does, such as making sure vaccines are more accessible and also clean water.”

Allain, reflection sheets, 16 July

Visit World Health Organisation

Always be curious.

BROWN BAG LUNCH

Gráinne Pyke United Nations

Floris de Klerk Wolters DCAF

Seyed Hasem Salehpour UNITAR

Silvia Guzzini World Economic Forum

Susana Perdiz University of Geneva

A Brown Bag Lunch Poem A sunlit room in Geneva’s heart - where bright concepts ignite, The SDG Lab buzzed with a joyful collective might! Around a bunch of brown bags; the energy started to rise, As five inspiring leaders shared their passion through their own eyes. Gráinne beamed with secret warmth and a playful, knowing wink “I can’t spill the tea!” she laughed, before she took a drink. Though UN secrets must stay safe behind a diplomatic wall, Her joyful spirit carried the room and captivated us all! Then Floris laughed and chimed right in, expressive and so bright, Bringing DCAF’s security work into a cheerful light. He shared how building better states brings safety to the floor, And how true justice opens up a happier, safer door! The door flew open with a grin as Hasem rushed through, A little late, but bringing joy to elevate the crew! He shared with glowing warmth the lessons he had taught, And how UNITAR’s training turns a seed into a powerful thought. Then Silvia waved her hands with abundant joy the Forum’s macro-views, Brought us the latest trends and optimistic news. She spoke of tech and enterprise, of markets green and fair, And how collaborative wealth can lift us just about anywhere! Susana smiled and leaned right in, the academic spark Proving how Geneva’s youth can making quite a mark Her research painted a picture of a world that we can heal, Turning abstract theories into something bright and real! With poppy seeds, laughter and a shared ambitious goal, This brilliant bagel lunch has truly nourished every tummy and soul!

Kerryn.

Swimming at Lake Geneva By Yuvraj

On day three, we all went for a swim at Lake Geneva. There were a lot of people there, and the lake was crowded. Our chaperone took us into the lake, where we swam to a floating platform. We sat there for a while and played Mafia before things got a lot more chaotic. I started pushing everyone into the water, and soon everyone was pushing each other off the platform. It quickly turned into one of the funniest moments of the trip. After a while, we swam back to the bank, where our very own dear Isshaan put down his Apple Watch as a deposit so we could borrow a volleyball. Thanks to him, we got to play volleyball in the lake. While we were playing, a little kid kept shooting water at Safa with his water gun for almost 20 minutes straight. It annoyed Safa a lot, but for the rest of us, it was absolutely hilarious to watch. We continued playing volleyball until it was finally time to leave the water and head for dinner. Although none of us wanted to get out, we had no choice. Looking back, that swim at Lake Geneva was one of the most memorable swims I have ever had because I got to share it with the best and most fun group of people. It was easily the best part of the entire camp. The moment I will never forget was pushing Safa, Bri, Mark, Luke, and a few others into the lake and seeing their reactions as they got so annoyed with me. It is a memory that will always make me laugh.

picture: Bam

picture: Safa

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Hackathon section

Challenge 1

Main SDG

Challenge Partner

Building Trust Across Differences Challenge People often make assumptions about others based on what they see online, where they come from, or what they believe. This can lead to misunderstanding, exclusion, and conflict. Trust is built when people listen, understand different perspectives, and connect with one another. How can young people help create communities where everyone feels heard, included, and respected? Your Task Design a project, campaign, app, game, event, or tool that helps you build trust across differences and create stronger connections within their communities. Your solution should encourage young people to: • Listen with empathy and curiosity

The Team : Brielle, Isshaan, Ryan

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Understand different perspectives Build meaningful connections with others Reduce stereotypes, fear, and judgment Create a greater sense of belonging

Possible Areas to Explore Story-sharing platforms that help people learn about each other’s experiences Games or activities that encourage teamwork between different groups School initiatives that bring together students who would not normally interact Digital tools that promote respectful conversations online Community events that celebrate diversity and inclusion Campaigns that encourage active listening and kindness Focus Areas Empathy and understanding

Inclusion and belonging Positive communication Community engagement Respect for different perspectives Success Criteria A strong solution will: Help people feel heard and valued Encourage real human connection Bring together people with different backgrounds, experiences, or opinions Be engaging and accessible for 13–14 year olds Create positive change within schools, communities, or online spaces Guiding Question What creative idea could help young people stop assuming they already understand each other, listen more deeply, and build trust across real differences?

The concept. Friender. An App that Connects. FRIENDER – Building Trust Across Differences FRIENDER is a new app designed to help young people build trust, empathy and stronger connections with people who may have different backgrounds, experiences or perspectives. The idea begins with a simple challenge: we often make assumptions about people based on what we see, where they come from or what we think we already know about them. FRENDER aims to break down these assumptions by giving young people opportunities to communicate, listen and learn from one another. The app connects people through conversations and shared experiences. Users can create a profile and learn more about others by asking questions, sharing their stories and discovering what they have in common. Instead of judging someone from their appearance or first impression, users are encouraged to take the time to understand the person behind the profile. FRIENDER also makes connecting with others fun and engaging. Users can take part in activities and challenges that encourage them to meet new people, have meaningful conversations and learn from different perspectives. A points or progress system can motivate users to take part and continue building positive connections. The values at the heart of the project are empathy and trust. The aim is not simply to help people make more friends, but to create a community where people feel comfortable being themselves and feel listened to and respected.

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FRIENDER could help reduce stereotypes, fear and misunderstanding by encouraging young people to look beyond first impressions. It supports the idea that a stronger community begins when people are willing to listen to one another. Ultimately, FRIENDER is about creating a new community around you – starting with a click. By making it easier for young people to meet, communicate and understand people who are different from them, the app could help create a more inclusive and connected community. The project also links to UN Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities, while supporting wider goals around health, wellbeing, inclusion and positive relationships. Its overall message is simple: when we listen with empathy, we can build trust across our differences.

Challenge 2

Main SDG

Challenge Partner

Inspiring Young People to Take Action for Nature and Climate Challenge Many young people care about nature and climate change, but it can be difficult to know how to make a real difference in everyday life. In cities, people often feel disconnected from nature, consume more resources than they need, and underestimate the value of essential resources such as water. How can we inspire young people to connect with nature, adopt more sustainable habits, and encourage others to take action for a healthier planet? Your Task Design a project, campaign, app, product, event, or community initiative that helps youth take positive action for nature and climate. Your solution could help young people:

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Connect with nature, even in urban environments Value and protect natural resources such as water Reduce unnecessary consumption and waste Inspire others to adopt more sustainable lifestyles Join forces with young people around the world to create change

Possible Areas to Explore Nature experiences and outdoor activities in cities Apps that encourage sustainable habits and challenges Campaigns promoting tap water over sugary drinks Community events that celebrate nature and climate action

The Team : Bam. Kenzah, Yuvraj, Muhammad

Global networks connecting youth climate initiatives Gamified tools that reward environmentally friendly choices Social media campaigns that make sustainable living fun and achievable Focus Areas Climate action Sustainable consumption Environmental awareness Healthy lifestyles Community engagement Youth leadership Success Criteria A strong solution will: Motivate young people to take action, not just learn about problems Be engaging and relevant for 13–14 year olds

The concept. Touching Grass.

Reconnecting Young People with Nature Touching Grass is a youth-focused project designed to encourage young people to spend more time outdoors, reconnect with nature and take positive action for the environment. The idea responds to a simple problem: many young people spend much of their time indoors or online and may feel disconnected from the natural world around them. The project combines nature, physical activity, exploration and community to make environmental action enjoyable rather than something that feels like a responsibility or a lesson. The main idea is to encourage young people to take part in outdoor experiences such as hiking, walking, camping, exploring forests, swimming and other nature-based activities. These activities can be organised as individual challenges, school trips or community events, allowing young people to experience nature with their friends and discover places they may not normally visit. The poster uses Mills River Park in North Carolina, USA, as an example of a natural area where young people could reconnect with the outdoors. The project recognises that spending time in natural environments can provide opportunities to exercise, relax, explore and appreciate the value of the environment. A key part of Touching Grass is the idea of progressive outdoor challenges. Young people can set themselves goals, such as completing different walking or hiking distances, and gradually challenge themselves

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to go further. Rather than simply telling young people that nature is important, the project gives them a reason to experience it for themselves. The project could also include a map of local nature areas, showing forests, trails, parks and other outdoor spaces that young people can visit. Schools and communities could organise group trips, making the experience more social and helping young people discover nature together. Touching Grass is not only about spending time outdoors. It also aims to encourage sustainable behaviour and environmental responsibility. By becoming more connected to nature, young people may become more motivated to protect it, reduce waste and make choices that are better for the planet. Ultimately, Touching Grass turns environmental awareness into an experience. Instead of simply learning about climate change and environmental problems, young people are encouraged to go outside, explore, move, connect with others and appreciate what they are trying to protect. The message of the project is simple: the more we connect with nature, the more likely we are to care about it—and the more likely we are to take action to protect it.

Challenge 3

Main SDG

Challenge Partner

Protecting Children in a Nuclear Crisis Challenge In the event of a nuclear accident or conflict, children and families are among the most vulnerable. Yet many people do not know how to respond during an emergency. How can we help young people learn about disaster preparedness, safety, and peacebuilding in an engaging and age-appropriate way? Your Task Design a game, simulation, app, educational tool, or awareness campaign that helps young people understand how communities can prepare for and respond to nuclear emergencies while promoting peace and cooperation.

The Team : Safa, Carlos, Allain, Julian

Possible Areas to Explore Interactive games and simulations Emergency preparedness education Community resilience and response plans Digital learning tools Peacebuilding and conflict prevention Youth-led awareness campaigns Focus Areas Public health and safety Education through gamification Community resilience Peace and cooperation Youth engagement

Guiding Question How might we use games and technology to help young people understand emergency preparedness while promoting a safer and more peaceful world?

The concept. 5 Steps 1. Shelter 2. Seal surroundings 3. Decontaminate 4. Consume safety 5. Communicate

Five STEPS The five big steps for the nuclear safety Being a nuclear crisis (or conflict) a possible imminent situation, being informed of how to keep ourselves and families safe should be considered critical information for the wellness of every nation and humanity. Our solution to bring knowledge to teenagers and children is divided in 2 important elements: Design a videogame where different situations in common places are presented to the player with the objective of identifying the correct action, depending the context. Every level or decision will be directly related with the 5 steps for nuclear safety: Shelter, Seal surroundings, Decontaminate, Consume safety, Communicate. -

Scholar campaign to motivate students to actually play the game and try to understand the importance of this knowledge. This campaign will be developed in different ways, our main idea is to create competition inside each school, and even expand it to regional “challenges”, including some rewards such as diplomas for students, cool trophies, etc. In addition, we have been considering opportunity areas to improve this solution, such as power up our videogame with AI, to generate personalized and real situation based on the player, and create a complex system with psychological strategies to hook teenagers not just to play this videogame, to engage them with the knowledge they should have if a nuclear conflict start in a future.

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Challenge 4

Main SDG

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Hackathon Award

Challenge Partner

Nuclear Legacies – Building a Better Future Challenge Between 1946 and 1958, the Marshall Islands were the site of 67 nuclear weapons tests. Decades later, many communities continue to experience long-term impacts on their health, environment, culture, and livelihoods. These effects have been passed from one generation to the next. How can young people help raise awareness of these lasting impacts, support affected communities, and ensure that local voices are at the center of decisions about their future? Your Task Design a project, campaign, educational tool, digital solution, or community initiative that helps address the human and environmental impacts of nuclear legacies.

The Team : Kerryn, Hamza, Mauricio

Your solution should: Increase awareness of the long-term consequences of nuclear testing. Respect and amplify the voices of affected communities. Promote human rights, environmental restoration, or cultural preservation. Inspire young people around the world to learn, engage, and take action. Be practical, inclusive, and developed with the needs of local communities in mind. Possible Areas to Explore Interactive educational resources or games Digital storytelling and oral history projects Environmental monitoring or restoration ideas Cultural heritage preservation Youth-led awareness campaigns Community partnerships and citizen science Art, exhibitions, or immersive experiences that tell survivors’ stories

Focus Areas Human rights Environmental protection Community-led solutions Peace and global citizenship Education and awareness Intergenerational justice Guiding Question How might we work with communities affected by nuclear testing to create solutions that protect their rights, preserve their stories, and build a healthier future for generations to come?

The concept.

What is NIL Memorial?

NIL

NIL Memorial stands for Nuclear Incident Library Memorial.

An open library that documents people's experiences from survivors of nuclear incidents. Currently we added the story of Lijon Eknilang, a survivor of the Marshal Island nuclear testings, who sadly passed away in August 2012 at age of 66.

Objective

Nil Memorial is a project that aims to provide a platform for survivors who wish to share their experiences not only to make sure they feel heard, but also to promote the non-use and non-testing of nuclear weapons, as well as safety measurements of nuclear energy as a source. Our Goal

To make sure schools around the world can use recreational spaces to help students understand both the consequences and causes for nuclear incidents. The main types of nuclear incidents we will be talking about are: • Nuclear testing on Land and Water bodies • Underground nuclear testing • Nuclear Plants accidents Current projects

We currently have 2 projects, one with more of an artistic look at the matter, and one more documental.

DisABEL

A model of a nuclear head, representing the first of the nuclear weapons tested in the Marshal Islands "Abel", as part of the Operation Crossroads. It represents that even though people that survived nuclear incidents may be highly injured; they are still humans with great ideas and the desire to speak out against these incidents. Collaborators

We would like searching for collaborators, mainly to help with the implementation of this proyect in school programs. Also it would be helpful for us to collaborate with world organizations like UN to find more survivors and make sure all people affected by these type of incidents are able to speak out against nuclear misuse.

Challenge 5 Main SDG

Challenge Partner

5 Rebuilding Social Connection Challenge Despite being more connected online than ever before, many teenagers experience loneliness, anxiety, exclusion, and reduced face-to-face interaction. Social isolation can negatively affect both mental and physical health. How can we help young people build stronger, healthier, and more meaningful social connections? Your Task Design a digital, physical, or hybrid solution that encourages friendship, inclusion, empathy, and positive mental well-being for youth.

Possible Areas to Explore Social connection and friendship apps School-based inclusion programs Gamified teamwork activities Mental health and peer-support platforms Offline community events or clubs Safe online spaces for collaboration and creativity Focus Areas Reducing loneliness and isolation Encouraging empathy and belonging Positive mental health and well-being Safe and age-appropriate engagement Building stronger school and community connections

The Team : Ania, Avleen, Madison, Luke, Mark

The concept. Spot

Despite being more connected online than ever before, many teenagers experience loneliness, anxiety, exclusion, and reduced face-to-face interaction. Social isolation can negatively affect both mental and physical health. Social media is designed to keep us hooked. Every swipe, notification, and like gives our brain a small dopamine hit, the same chemical linked to pleasure and reward. Over time, our minds become so used to this constant stream of stimulation that the simple moments in life begin to feel less exciting. A sunset, a meaningful conversation, or even sitting in silence can seem almost boring in comparison. As teenagers, we've grown up in a world where entertainment is always just a tap away, making it easy to overlook the joy hidden in life's quieter moments. We want to focus on highlighting the importance of the simple things. Through which we want to introduce an app called Spot. An app built on the belief that the best way to fight social media is through social media itself, designed to help teenagers build genuine, face-to-face friendships. Rather than encouraging endless scrolling, Spot uses technology to inspire real-life interactions by matching students who live in the same area and share similar interests. It’s created to build strong friendships, reduce loneliness, encourage sympathy, strengthen school-community connection and safe age-appropriate engagement. How it works: When creating an account, after identifying and locating themselves users select their interests, hobbies, and passions. Spot then matches two students from the same area who have similar interests, giving them the opportunity to meet someone they might never have crossed paths with otherwise. To encourage real-life interaction, certain features of their friendship cannot be unlocked digitally. Instead, the pair must meet in person and take a photo together through the app to verify their meetup. As they spend more time together, new features, achieve-

ments, and shared experiences become available, rewarding genuine friendships rather than screen time. Designing the app like a game will encourage them to get out more. The app is designed in different pages but the most special one is the scrapbook. All your memories are put in one place for you to design and express yourself through stickers, colors and designs. As the community grows, Spot will expand beyond individual friendships. Instead of connecting only two students, we aim to organize monthly community events where dozens of students can meet in a safe and welcoming environment through an event organised by us or our sponsors. Business Model: To ensure Spot remains sustainable, we plan to collaborate with local businesses and sponsors. Cafés, restaurants, bookstores, and other youth-friendly venues would sponsor meetups by providing safe locations where users can connect. When participants meet at a sponsored location, they can take their verification photo featuring the venue or one of the sponsor's products. This creates authentic marketing for local businesses while giving teenagers enjoyable places to meet. Creating a feed in the app in which students would connect through. The promotion of the app would be through social media campaigns, influencer partnerships, and presentations delivered to students in schools. Branded badges, keychains and other merchandise emphasizing the app’s logo and main partner WHO would be worn by teachers, ambassadors, and other individuals involved in the project. Our long-term ambition is to partner with schools across different cities and countries, allowing students from larger communities to build friendships beyond their existing social circles. Through school partnerships, organized events, and collaborations with youth organizations, Spot has the potential

to become a movement that helps teenagers reconnect with the real world and it is only the beginning to fix a world where people have forgotten how to live.

HACKATHON pitches

the last night By Bam

On our last night in Geneva, we enjoyed a lovely dinner on a boat while watching the beautiful sunset over the lake. We were served cheese platters, and throughout the camp we had the opportunity to try a variety of different cheeses, including the cheese fondue in Chamonix, which was delicious. It was also really funny when Jan had to go all the way to the other side of the boat just to take a photo, and then run back to take another selfie with us. After dinner, we walked along the lakeside and came across another group of street dancers, who invited Safa to join them. Earlier in the week, we had also watched some street performers while waiting for dinner in the Old Town, and we even had the chance to dance with them. The atmosphere was so joyful and lively, and it was wonderful to see everyone laughing and dancing along to the music. Before making our way back to the hotel, we stopped at the Jet d’Eau to take some photos, and got one last gelato! As we walked, we continued talking about the activities we did during the past few days and shared our favourite moments, which was really nice. I’m so glad we all became close so quickly on the first few days because it made the whole trip even more enjoyable. Looking back, this trip has truly been an incredible experience, and I can’t believe it went by so quickly. We had so much fun together and made countless unforgettable memories. Although it was difficult to say goodbye, I’m so grateful for all the new friendships and experiences we had.

Saturday visit with Students leaving late.

The Team.

Some comments. Dear Jan, Annette, Sarah and Touba Thank you for an inspiring and well-organized camp. As parents, we truly appreciate the care, dedication, and effort you put into creating such a meaningful learning experience. It was wonderful to see our children return home excited, confident, and more aware of sustainability. Thank you for making this a memorable experience for them! With gratitude, Harshala and Sagar Parents of Isshaan Dear Addictlab team, I wanted to send a heartfelt thank you for the wonderful care you gave Allain during his time at camp. From the moment he arrived, it was clear he was in a warm, organized, and encouraging environment. You kept him safe, challenged him in fun ways, and helped him make new friends — and for that I am deeply grateful. He will return home, full of stories about activities, games, and the new skills he learned. I could see how much confidence and joy the experience gave him, and I appreciate the patience, kindness, and energy each of you brought every day. Thank you also for communicating with us and making us feel comfortable while he was away. Your dedication made this a memorable and meaningful experience for our family. With sincere thanks, Roberta Annan

That was probably the best six days of my life... Thank you so much for giving me this opportunity to experience such amazing things. Thank you Sarah, Jan, Annette, and Touba so much for making sure that everything went smoothly... I especially enjoyed the chance to get to get closer to other people my age and make lifelong friends. THANK YOU SO MUCH! Allain Wow, that fast and I’m already back where I was. It’s crazy to see how time flies. Thank you Jan, Annette, Sarah and Touba for all of your work and support you’ve done for us to have a fun week of food, friends and learning. To everyone here that partook in this camp, thank you for making camp memorable. We had so many great moments together and I’ll miss you all! Ryan

Hi AddictLab Team, I wanted to take a moment to thank you all for the incredible care you provided to Brielle and Allain during their stay at summer camp this past week. From the moment they arrived, your warmth and enthusiasm made them feel right at home; it was so reassuring to know they were in such capable hands. As a parent sending my children to travel far on their own, I cannot express how much peace of mind it gave me to receive your constant pictures and updates throughout the week. Seeing them engaged in such fun activities and forming new friendships was a wonderful comfort. We are so excited to hear all about what they learned and the experiences they had. It is clear that your dedication and passion made their time with you truly unforgettable. Thank you for creating such a safe and inspiring environment for them. You are all amazing, and I am so grateful for everything you have done to make their summer so special. Hashmel Osuman Luciana Tobal

Echoing everyone’s words and feelings we are truly grateful and blessed to have had this wonderful opportunity to send Avleen. I can’t wait to hear all about it tomorrow!

As a grateful parent whose son traveled on his own to attend the “Future Sustainability Innovators Summer Camp”, I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to everyone who made this experience so special.

Jan, Annette, Sarah and Touba we have no words to adequately describe our sincere gratitude. (I may be sounding like a hallmark thank you card😀). From the moment that you responded Jan with “All good” when I was worried if Avleen had reached, I knew that she was in excellent care. They say that you can only give what you have and that is what you all provided - warm, kind and meaningful connections. These memories will be forever etched in their hearts and even ours as parents since everyone shared their experiences on WhatsApp.

Although I was not there in person, it has been clear from our conversations this week that the program was exceptionally well organized and that the students were genuinely cared for throughout the entire experience. Sending him on his own was a big step for us as parents, but knowing he was in such capable, thoughtful, and supportive hands gave us great peace of mind.

I hope that we can all emulate that warmth and care as we carry on with our daily lives! To all the parents and children who travelled- wishing you all a safe journey home. P.S. We have another younger daughter and we look forward to sending her as well! Dave and Rupinder (Avleen’s parents)

I also want to sincerely thank you for the constant updates and the photos you shared throughout the week. Seeing the students engaged in activities, collaborating, presenting, and enjoying themselves meant so much to us. It made us feel connected and reassured every step of the way — that level of communication was truly wonderful. Everything he learned, the meaningful discussions he participated in, and the friendships he built have clearly left a lasting impression. It is obvious that this experience has already inspired him. Thank you to Jan, Annette, Sarah, Tooba, and everyone at SDG for your dedication and kindness, and for creating such a safe, encouraging, and impactful environment. We are truly grateful for the care and attention you have shown our son and all the students. (Hamza’s Parents)

As a fortunate parent who was able to observe the students’ presentations and some of the other activities throughout the week, I want to express my sincere gratitude for the opportunity my daughter had to take part in this program. As noted by others, the program was well organized, and it was clear that the students were well cared for throughout the experience. The kindness, encouragement, and inspiration that were present at every stage really stood out. The presentations themselves were impressive. The students tackled serious global issues with courage, confidence, creativity, and thoughtfulness, and they presented their solutions beautifully. I was also struck by the strong sense of community and friendship that developed in such a short time. Candace (Madison’s mother)

thank you all so so so much for such an INCREDIBLE experience. not only all of my new friends, but the chaperones made this trip truly unforgettable!!! i had so much fun i can’t even begin to explain. i will miss you all dearly ~ Brielle