Take the Lead, Shape the World’s Green & Sustainable Future
Rise Young Leaders Summit Japan 2026 is an international forum by Rise Social to empower young changemakers to gain insight into global challenges, connect sustainability with economic growth, and turn bold ideas into real, impactful projects. Brings together future leaders, innovators, and sustainability advocates from across the globe to collaborate, learn, and lead.
If you’re passionate about sustainability, driven to lead, and ready to turn your climate ideas into real projects, this is your moment to rise.
✅ Engage in climate, economy and sustainable growth dialogues with experts from top universities like Waseda & Tokyo University.
✅ Gain hands-on knowledge through immersive field experiences and hands-on leadership workshops.
✅ Expand your impact by collaborating with global peers, exchanging cultures, and co-creating solutions that matter beyond borders.
This is where climate action meets leadership, youth voices become solutions and where your journey begins.
Are you the one we’re looking for?
We’re looking for passionate individuals ready to drive real change in their communities and beyond.
🎯 Target Audience
Aspiring young leaders, volunteers, and professionals in the social and environmental sectors.
🌱 Advocacy Focus
Your passion lies in sustainability, youth empowerment, climate leadership, or community development.
🎓 Eligibility
Open to university students and early-career professionals actively contributing to impact-driven work.
🔞 Age Requirement
Applicants must be 19 – 35 years old at the time of application.
🌍 Nationality
No borders here, open to all nationalities, across Southeast Asia and beyond.
Program Highlights
- Competition
Stand a chance to be one of two fully funded delegates, selected through a compelling climate, economic & sustainable growth themed essay. In addition, 25 outstanding applicants will be granted partial and self-funded slots, offering them the opportunity to join this prestigious international program in Japan. - Mini Lecture Series
All applicants will gain exclusive access to a virtual pre-summit lecture led by renowned professors and climate experts, providing a solid foundation on the climate crisis and sustainability before diving into the main forum. - Summit & International Forum
Engage in a transformative youth summit experience in Japan, where selected participants will present their climate ideas, attend expert-led talks and workshops, and collaborate in rich cultural exchange activities, all designed to foster global leadership in sustainability.
Scholarship available! Register Now: s.id/RegistrationRYLS2026
