Driving sustainable development has become a shared global mission. The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a clear roadmap for action, tackling critical challenges like ending poverty, fighting climate change, and promoting responsible consumption and production. As Chair of the “Sustainable Leadership · Building Future Cities Together” initiative, I know that solving these global issues isn’t just about government policies or nonprofit efforts—it’s about sparking innovation and building strong, cross-disciplinary partnerships.

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This competition is about empowering young people to pitch real, scalable business ideas that promote social, environmental, and economic balance. At the same time, the art exhibition will spotlight work from talented young artists at New York’s top art schools, expressing their urgent and deeply personal perspectives on sustainability. New Land Capital is excited to partner with standout teams, using cutting-edge art, technology, and expertise to explore how cultural and artistic media can tell the story of sustainability in a way that’s more engaging, impactful, and meaningful.

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We’re at a turning point, carrying the responsibility to create a greener, more equitable, and more vibrant future. Through the SIA initiative, we’re blending art and business to inspire collective action, driving everyone to embrace and build a sustainable tomorrow.