The future needs more than ideas. It needs action.
The Solutionaries, a PMI + TIME Studios docuseries, spotlights visionary innovators with bold new business models to solve for the challenges of climate change.
About PMI &
The Solutionaries
Project management is essential to developing, scaling, and sustaining the breakthrough ideas that address our planet's most urgent problems.
Founded in 1969, Project Management Institute (PMI) is the world's leading not-for-profit association for Project Professionals and committed to leveraging project management to elevate our world.
+30 Million
More Project Professionals needed by 2035 to fill the global talent gap
$10.1 Trillion
In potential annual business value of sustainability projects by 2030
+19 Million
AI jobs projected globally by 2030
(World Economic Forum)
Meet The Solutionaries, visionaries taking action on climate change
Their stories reveal how ideas take root, gain momentum, and leverage project management as a force for real-world impact.
Cyrill Gutsch weaves sustainability into fashion
Gutsch is the founder of Parley, bringing together creators, thinkers, and leaders to re-use waste materials and re-shape the fashion industry.
Meet Rebecca Hu-Thrams, AI recycling innovator
See how Rebecca Hu-Thrams and Glacier, a next-gen robotics company, aspires to end waste with AI-driven recycling technology.
Dr. Lisa Dyson turns the world’s extra CO2 into protein
Dr. Lisa Dyson, founder and CEO of Air Protein, is innovating solutions that address both climate change and world hunger.
Innovating Sustainability
At PMI, we believe Project Professionals have a unique opportunity,
even an obligation, to drive sustainable transformation.
Get inspired by green projects that put innovation into action.
Making Waves: Sustainable Projects Protecting Our Oceans
Notpla's seaweed-based, biodegradable film is a scalable, edible alternative to plastic packaging. It replaced 7.3M tons of plastic, avoided 250 tons of CO2, and expanded partnerships.
Sustainability or Innovation: Why Not Both?
Sustainable practices are key to long-term success, driving profitability and innovation. See how you can integrate sustainability into your strategies while overcoming challenges.
Podcast: Tech Reboot for Wildlife Conservation Projects
With wildlife populations plummeting, conservation teams are fighting back, using cutting-edge technology to track and protect the world’s flora and fauna.
Danny Klima, PgMP on Leading Formula 1-Scale Experiences
Danny Klima, PMP, PgMP, shares insights on the role of PMI certifications in his career, his passion for sustainability, and how he leads major projects for Formula 1 racing.
Get the skills and tools to lead sustainability projects
PMI learning, insights, and standards will help you develop the skills to lead in sustainability.
And, certify your capabilities with the globally recognized Green Project Manager – Basic™ certification.
Get started in sustainable project management
Try one of our free online courses on sustainability in project management. Or even pursue our Green Project Manager-b (GPM-b)™ certification–no experience necessary.
Certification
This certification bundle gives you the knowledge, tools, and globally recognized certification to lead environmentally, socially, and economically viable projects.
The GPM P5 Standard for Sustainability in Project Management
As part of PMI-GPM Joint Venture
The most comprehensive and practical standard for sustainability in the world.
GPM® Competence Standard for Leadership in Sustainability
As part of PMI-GPM Joint Venture
Transform your project expertise with sustainable strategies that drive purpose, impact, and organizational value.
Enabling AI Responsibly
From climate change to healthcare equity, AI-powered projects are taking on tomorrow’s most pressing challenges. PMI is training Project Managers to apply the technology ethically and sustainably.
Sustainability in the Age of AI
Global research and real-world examples outline why having skilled project leaders, strong data foundations, and strategic alignment are key to scaling impact.
A Framework for Trustworthy AI
Trustworthy AI considers ethics, responsibility, transparency, governance, and explainability. Explore a clear, five-layer AI framework for building systems that build trust.
Podcast: Practical AI Adoption in Healthcare
Explore how healthtech is navigating real-world constraints in community and rural care settings—from lack of data access to user adoption—and using AI to support healthcare equity.
Shape the future with AI
Free courses on generative AI, AI certification, even your own AI-powered project coach–dive into all of the AI tools and insights PMI offers.
Get started in AI project management
Start your AI learning journey with free online courses in AI project management. Or even explore our new PMI-Certified Professional in Managing AI (CPMAI)™ certification–no experience required.
Get connected and empowered
Join The Solutionaries and other world-changing innovators at the world’s largest project management conference.
More Big Ideas
in Action
In every industry, you’ll find projects and Project Professionals bringing innovative ideas to the world. Explore just a few examples of the awe-inspiring accomplishments powered by Project Professionals.
Economic Development
Project Managers Without Borders (PMWB) helped Weaving Futures, a nonprofit breaking the cycle of poverty in Guatemala, create an agroecological farm to grow food and income for the community.
Infrastructure
When catastrophic flooding cut Vancouver off from the rest of Canada, a team of Project Managers used an approach based on the PMI global standard, the PMBOK® Guide, to reopen critical routes quickly.
Global Health
In this episode of our Shift Code podcast, Jennifer Lotito, President & COO at (RED), explains how a lean, purpose-driven team builds partnerships, harnesses AI, and uses project management for nonprofit success.
Literacy
Through project management skills, the PMI West Bengal Chapter and local partners built a community library that now empowers children, strengthens resilience, and fosters sustainable change.
Music
Mirrors, robotics, and a whole lot of planning. Go behind the scenes on OK Go's most technically ambitious shoot yet—brought to life by creativity, teamwork, and of course, project management.
STEM Innovation
Young innovators are using project management to bring STEM ideas to life—from AI-powered agriculture to environmental education. They’re proving that the right skills turn passion into impact.
