STUDENTS of Agribusiness Management and Entrepreneurship at the University of the Philippines Los Baños will propose innovative and sustainable solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The plan came after UPLB and Nestlé Philippines signed a Memorandum of Agreement to implement Nestlé’s project Net Zero IdeaNation.

The project aims to seek ideas from the youth to contribute to achieving net zero carbon emission by 2050.

The teams with the best ideas will be a part of a mentorship program led by industry experts to develop their concepts further.

“Nestlé is tackling climate change by setting a global ambition and roadmap that needs the involvement of the rest of the community. This is why we create meaningful partnerships and collaborations with stakeholders like UPLB that share the same commitment when it comes to mitigating climate change,” said Arlene Tan-Bantoto, Nestlé’s head of Public Affairs, Communication, and Sustainability.

“We strongly believe in the youth’s capabilities and passion to be agents of change in society to create a lasting positive impact in the environment,” she added.