This document discusses AIESEC, a global not-for-profit organization focused on leadership development for positive social change. In 3 sentences: AIESEC has over 51,000 members across 107 countries and territories, providing leadership development opportunities to high-potential youth through global internships and conferences. Research conducted by AIESEC found that most university students believe climate change is a serious threat and requires political solutions over technological ones. The presentation argues that business schools should better integrate student organizations to acknowledge leadership experiences gained through extracurricular activities.

1. Developing Global Leaders in
Sustainability
Lessons from the not-for-profit sector
Presentation by:
Ernesto Luna
AIESEC CBS

2. What is AIESEC?
 107 Countries & Territories.
 1,700 Universities
 51,000 Members
 800,000 Alumni
 4,000 Partners & Sponsors
 470 Conferences annually
• Global, not-for-profit, non-political, organisation founded in 1948.
• The world’s largest youth-led organisation.
• Objective: Leadership Development for positive change in society.
• Unique & continuously growing global network helping high potential youth to explore and
develop their leadership potential.
• Unique platform for organisations to connect with and source truly global, diverse
talent.

3. Leaders: Today or Tomorrow ?

4. Research conducted by
3,119 replies (48% women, 52%
men) university students from 122
countries

5. 73% believe climate change is
a bigger threat to society than
war or terrorism

6. The majority (61%) believes
that the solution to climate
change lies within politics
rather than technology.

7. 1 out 5 claims to be
actively involved

8. 1 out 5 claims to be
actively involved
Key: it takes 1 leader to engage the other 4 !

9. Solutions

10. • Global “Green” Internships
• Capacity-Building
• Global Network
 Youth Leadership

11. Role of Business Schools
 Closer integration of student organizations, i.e.
acknowledge extra-curricular experiences gained.

12. Thank You
www.aiesec.org
Ernesto Luna
lcp.cbs@aiesec.dk