CA Urges Youths to Build 3-Zero Clubs to Change the World

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today urged young people to establish “Three Zero Clubs” with the goal of changing the world.

“I speak of a world of ‘three zeros’: Zero Net Carbon Emissions, Zero Wealth Concentration to End Poverty, and Zero Unemployment by unleashing creativity in all,” he said while delivering his keynote speech at the UN High-Level Side Event on Social Business, Youth, and Technology at the UN Headquarters here.

Prof. Yunus also highlighted the importance of Zero Waste and encouraged participation in the UN Secretary-General’s “Zero Waste Initiative.”

“This is not a dream. It is already becoming a reality,” he said.

“That’s why we are urging young people everywhere to form 3-Zero Clubs—spaces where individuals become 3-Zero people,” he added.

The Chief Adviser explained that a 3-Zero person commits to living sustainably, minimizing waste, and embracing social entrepreneurship, while striving to contribute nothing to global warming, wealth inequality, or unemployment.

He noted that as more people join the movement, these clubs will evolve into 3-Zero families, 3-Zero villages, 3-Zero cities—and ultimately, a 3-Zero world.

“It starts with a single step. But together, those steps can change the world,” he added.

Prof. Yunus said he has always believed that this forum is more than a platform for speeches—it is a space for inspiration.

“In these turbulent times, true transformation lies in our unity. If we join hands—harnessing the power of social business, the energy of youth, and the potential of technology—we can untangle even the most complex global crises,” he said.

“Let us become the architects of a new wave—a world built on justice, sustainability, and hope. A world where our collective dreams ignite a new dawn for all humanity,” he added.