Theoretical Construction of Cross-Cultural Youth Sustainable Leadership Development Pathways
The GYLP-YRIM Model and ESG Talent Ecosystem Framework
Abstract
Facing complex challenges such as climate change, social inequality, and global governance, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) are being adopted by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The ESG concept has gradually become an important direction in global education and talent development. However, most ESG education currently focuses mainly on knowledge transmission, lacking mechanisms for cross-cultural collaboration, problem-solving, and long-term leadership development, making it difficult to effectively respond to future sustainable talent needs.
This study adopts conceptual research and a Theory Building approach, integrating Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and Global citizenship education Citizenship Education (GCED), Experiential Learning Theory, Problem-Based Learning, PBL), Design Thinking, and Youth Leadership Development Theories, and other related literature, proposing the Global Youth Leadership Pathway through Youth Regional Impact Modules (GYLP-YRIM).
This model advocates engaging in international youth facilitators, local SDG challenges, cross-cultural learning, and design thinking workshops Thinking Workshops), Impact Passport, and international forum participation mechanisms, establishing a pathway for learners to gradually develop into sustainable leaders, and further forming a sustainable ESG talent ecosystem.
In addition to proposing a new educational theoretical framework, this study also provides a theoretical foundation and practical reference for cultivating sustainable youth talent, international educational cooperation, and ESG education innovation.
Keywords: ESG education, SDGs, global citizenship education, cross-cultural learning, youth leadership, talent ecosystem
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