Empowering Technology For
A Greener Future

Climate change is at its peak. We are at the final tipping point.
Global inaction has brought us here, and we have reached THE SUMMIT
The science, consequences, and solutions have never been clearer.
Humanity is embarking on a technological revolution.
As we continue to connect in new ways, we must reconnect to the Earth.

We can save the planet from warming up.
We have the technology and career paths that drastically help the environment,
but we need YOU.

The YSEALI Summit 2022 is an assembly of Southeast Asian youths
just like you to bring forth science, solutions, and solidarity for a livable future.
Are you ready to be part of the biggest movement in Southeast Asia for climate action?

WHAT’S AT THE SUMMIT?

80

emerging young leaders to kickstart green recovery

5

teams to win USD 10,000 worth in Seed Funds

12

participants to join 2-Month Career Fellowship
*The in-person Summit will be confirmed in February 2022, depending on the pandemic situation at the time.
HOW WE WILL SOLVE THE CLIMATE CRISIS

NEW TECHNOLOGIES
SAVING THE EARTH

KICKSTART THE JOURNEY TO REGIONAL GREEN RECOVERY

OUR JOURNEY

PHASE 1:
THE ASCENT
In pre-engagement, activities are fully virtual. Your journey will commence with intensive webinars understanding climate change in Southeast Asia, project ideas and pitching guidance, and ecosystem mapping.
PHASE 2:
THE SUMMIT
The 3-day Summit in Brunei journeys you to the peak of climate change adaptation and mitigation, with interactive sessions, skills training, group exercises and project-based learning experiences, networking and community dialogues, site visits and cultural activities. The Summit’s second day models Brunei’s strategy for carbon sequestration through its old-growth tropical rainforest’s role for maintaining and nurturing land-based carbon sinks.
PHASE 3:
PROMINENCE
In post-engagement, gain regional stature by implementing your 3-month initiative for green recovery as a Small Grantee or earn a 2-month Career Fellowship placement at host organisations tackling climate change. There will be follow-on activities to jolt you with continuous support, mentorship, guidance, online webinars, personal and professional development opportunities.

APPLY NOW

If you need any assistance on the application form, please refer to this guideline for further details on how to complete the application for the 2022 YSEALI Summit in Brunei.

If you are selected, you will engage with diverse regional leaders in various master classes on tackling climate change. This presents an unparalleled opportunity for sharing, learning and collaborating

To further expand your talents, selected applicants will also take part in interactive sessions aiming to strengthen soft skills, professional development, support green recovery, and build collaborations for collective impact.

Program Criteria

  • To be eligible, participants must be YSEALI alumni.
  • Participants must be between 18-35 years at the time of the application.
  • Citizens and residents of an ASEAN member country (Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Laos, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam) or Timor-Leste.
  • Be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English (TOEFL exam results not required).
  • Should demonstrate interest in climate change mitigation and adaptation, renewable energy, green technologies, and environmental leadership.
  • You will be required to arrange your own travel visa to Brunei.