OUR PHILOSOPHY
Our commitment to long term real-world impact.
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Visionary Mindset
The positive impact created by educating Africa’s youth in geosciences goes beyond an investment in individual futures. We will contribute towards developing a generation of local geoscience professionals. As they enter the workforce, this vast continent will be able to harness the appropriate human capital to sustainably manage their natural resources and the vast renewable energy capacity on the continent to mitigate the impacts of climate change, while raising the standard of living.
African nations will be positioned to pioneer global efforts of sustainable, equitable low-carbon growth while tapping into their rich natural resources. Exploration of sustainable mining operations, water conservation methods, and the development of clean energy projects will not only create a prosperous African continent, but also help the global community achieve its net zero goals by 2050.
At YGS, we are committed to making this vision a reality.
Global Impact
YGS is focused on long-term impact and tangible value creation.
The challenges we face, such as climate change mitigation and low-carbon development, are global in scope, and we endeavour to promote critical collaboration between the global north and south. Thus, we can facilitate the sharing of knowledge across the global community to yield greater inclusive growth. These values are key to our strategy, which aims to empower a generation of responsible young leaders across Africa, equipped with a powerful scientific background and a lifelong love of learning. Through these champions, we can build an equitable, sustainable future for the continent.
Science-driven
We firmly believe the most pressing scientific challenges of our time, like climate change, can only be overcome through the application of the scientific method. Future groundbreaking advancements will shape the coming century, just as past advancements have shaped our world thus far. For this reason, the keys to a greener tomorrow lie with the next generation of young scientists. We must nurture their talents and empower them with the resources they need to flourish. It is imperative that we prioritise investment in these talented individuals now, ensuring that a robust scientific community is prepared to carry the blazing torch of global progress into a brighter future.
OUR CONTRIBUTION
The wider impacts of our program
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
The African continent has vast mineral resources at over $400 billion per annum, representing 62% of its GDP. Every percentage point YGS can help increase the GDP through our programs represents $4 billion for the economy and an opportunity for the industry to both increase its capacity, while supporting local employment. Our program will provide the required geoscientists to make this a reality.
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CLIMATE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION
An estimated 30% of the world’s rare earth metals supply is located within Africa. These raw materials are critical in the development of the green technologies required to meet net-zero.
“Fourty-three million people in Africa will be pushed beneath the poverty threshold by 2030” - World Bank group.
LOCAL COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT
With one million young Africans entering the workforce every month, expanding the exploration of the natural resource sector will not only meet the needs of the community, but empower home-grown geoscientists to usher in the continent’s green future.​
1,000,000
NEW WORKERS EVERY MONTH
650,000,000
UNDER 18
30%
EARTH'S MINERAL RESERVES
62%
AFRICAN GDP FROM RESOURCE SECTOR
WHY GEOSCIENCE?
The world is in the midst of a global net-zero transformation. Every sector of the global economy is required to undergo colossal changes to ensure rapid GHG emission reductions over the next decade.
Decarbonisation innovation will range from transport electrification, to pioneering subsurface geological carbon storage, and transitioning our energy supply towards renewable sources.
Whilst we reduce anthropogenic carbon emissions, the world will continue to experience the severe impacts of climate change. Some regions will be impacted more than others. Across Africa, water scarcity, droughts, and ecosystem degradation will only escalate as a result of the increasing frequency of extreme weather events.
Geosciences is widely considered to be the discipline that deals directly with the pressing global issue of climate change. Geoscientists will play a central role in enhancing adaptation to the evolving climate, and contribute towards responsible sourcing of the critical raw materials needed for the low carbon technologies.
Educating Africa’s youth in this multidisciplinary science will not only develop the local human capital needed to address the continent’s practical problems, but also contribute towards economic growth through the expansion of geoscience-related industries.