From learning how to make a coffee table or mastering gourmet-style pasta, alternative learning spaces have become haven for those keen to hone their professional skills or an outlet for creativity. If research and data by several organisations are anything to go by, we are standing at a point where the economic, environmental and social crisis can cumulatively lead to catastrophic results.

To combat these issues and give a directive to different nations, the United Nations (UN) announced 17 goals that must be met for a sustainable future. However, a major hurdle in achieving these goals and preparing our governments and people is that traditional learning institutions don't always prepare us to solve real-world problems. In order to change this perception, UNESCO believes in the power of alternative learning spaces that attract several idea incubators who collectively come up with newer business models and products that can help solve world problems in a non-conformist way.