We Imagine The Future.

The Engine Room is a digital, intergenerational platform led by young people to reimagine how the United Nations thinks, plans, and acts for the future.

With over half the world under 30, young people’s influence is undeniable. But their voices are often missing in important decisions. The Engine Room changes that – empowering young leaders to engage with decision-makers on the big issues that matter. It turns spectators into active participants, ensuring their voices shape a future that’s sustainable and fair for everyone.

The Engine Room focuses on advancing the Sustainable Development Goals and guiding the development of the 2100 Roadmap to ensure that future global policies reflect the needs and ideas of next and future generations.

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How we work.

We believe that bold ideas can come from anyone, anywhere, at any time. Collaboration across generations is essential to creating meaningful, systemic change. By championing innovation led by young people and young countries, we can tackle the complexities of the 21st century and ensure a sustainable, equitable future.
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Exchange

By fostering intergenerational dialogue, we ensure the flow of ideas and solutions between young and older generations, shaping inclusive strategies for the challenges ahead.

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Engage

We create an inclusive forum that connects young leaders from diverse backgrounds, empowering them with tools and resources to contribute meaningfully to global decision-making.

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Influence

By harnessing collective intelligence and ongoing discussions, we drive the development of the 2100 Roadmap, ensuring the needs and ideas of young people are represented.

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Mobilize

We amplify often unheard voices by convening leading minds and changemakers during key global moments, directly influencing global policies and advancing Sustainable Development Goals.

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Engine Room Events.

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Financing the Future

Thursday, February 20, 2025

8:30-10:00AM ET

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Blue Planet, Green Future

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

8:30-10:00AM ET

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TechForAll – Bridging the Digital Divide

Thursday, June 26, 2025

8:30-10:00AM ET

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Powering Girls’ Futures

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

8:30-10:00AM ET

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Bridging Generations – Securing Peace and Solidarity to 2100

Thursday, November 20, 2025

8:30-10:00AM ET

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Action Groups.

The Action Groups unite young changemakers to tackle critical challenges, advancing the Sustainable Development Goals. Each Action Group will design and deliver transformative projects focused on their thematic area, shaping the 2100 Roadmap and the Pact for the Future. Find out about each of the action groups below:
✨ People Action Group

This group champions initiatives that prioritize individuals and communities in global development. Areas of focus include women’s empowerment, access to education, and healthcare equity.

Focus: Advancing social equity and gender equality.

Key Projects:

  • Addressing gender-based violence.
  • Promoting inclusive education systems.
  • Advancing global health equity.
🌍 Planet Action Group

This group’s efforts center on combating climate change, conserving ecosystems, and promoting sustainable environmental practices for future generations.

Focus: Protecting biodiversity and tackling climate challenges.

Key Projects:

  • Advocating for marine conservation ahead of the UN Ocean Conference.
  • Supporting renewable energy solutions in vulnerable regions.
  • Addressing the link between biodiversity and climate resilience.
🖖 Prosperity Action Group

This group works to address systemic disparities in wealth, access to technology, and resources, promoting innovation to create opportunities for all.

Focus: Fostering inclusive economic growth and bridging the digital divide.

Key Projects:

  • Promoting universal internet connectivity.
  • Advocating for ethical technology and responsible AI practices.
  • Supporting financial equity initiatives for young countries.
🕊️ Peace Action Group

This group is dedicated to reducing conflict and fostering intergenerational solidarity, developing strategies to secure peace and justice across generations.

Focus: Building pathways for justice and inclusion.

Key Projects:

  • Developing strategies for peaceful societies.
  • Amplifying youth-led approaches to global governance.
  • Influencing global dialogues on conflict resolution and justice.
🤝 Partnerships Action Group

This group’s efforts focus on building partnerships across sectors and regions to unlock resources, amplify voices, and ensure impactful solutions to global challenges.

Focus: Strengthening global collaboration and innovation.

Key Projects:

  • Building coalitions for SDG financing.
  • Advocating for inclusive international policies.
  • Supporting innovative public-private partnerships.

Resources.

Find all Engine Room resources, social media assets, tools to get involved, and more on the Engine Room Trello board.

FfD4 Explainers

Our Financing for Development Explainers break down complex global finance issues and empowering young people to advocate for financial justice at the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4).

1️⃣ The Price of Progress

2️⃣ The Tax Dodge

3️⃣ Aid or Illusion

4️⃣ The Debt Trap

5️⃣ Beyond GDP

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Join In.

The Engine Room is a platform for young people to connect, collaborate, and lead transformative action on the global stage.

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Collaborate Globally

Work alongside young leaders, global changemakers, and decision-makers to shape meaningful solutions.
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Lead Projects

Take part in impactful initiatives through Action Groups aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals.
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Shape Policy

Contribute to key events, such as Pitstops and UN summits, that influence global decisions.
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Access Resources

Gain tools, training, and connections to amplify your ideas and drive change.
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Engine Room Champions

All Engine Room members become champions – committed advocates essential to the Action Group’s success, with opportunities for rewards and incentives along the way.

Testimonials

“I’m proud to have launched the African Youth Mentorship project and scaled it to 30 countries in 2024 with the Engine Room’s support.”

Esther Ajudeonu

Nigeria, 25 People Action Group

“The possibility of sharing multidisciplinary and intergenerational spaces with the pitstops and the Action Group meetings has been truly outstanding.”

Jordi López López

Spain, 19 Planet Action Group

“The Engine Room transformed my journey—from moderating fireside chats to shaping the 2100 Learning Agenda with African insights and building global partnerships.”

Eunice Adewusi

Rwanda, 21 Planet Action Group

“I’m proud of launching an op-ed, hosting key discussions, and inspiring youth to tackle rural challenges in Asia.”

Azizah Fauzi

Indonesia, 27 Prosperity Action Group

“Spotlight Session 4 was a milestone—proving how the Engine Room drives intergenerational change and supports youth mentorship.”

Maria Paula Calle

Colombia, 19 Peace Action Group