Young Champion of the Earth 2024 Competition

The Young Champion of the Earth competition is open for applications. The winner of the competition will receive funding of $20,000. This is an initiative of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). If you are a young and energetic environmentalist, and want to make the world a better place to live. This opportunity is for you. 

The competition is open for applicants from Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, the Pacific, West Asia and Europe. The competition allows you to become part of the young champions of the Earth community. You can be part of an amazing people who are making changes in communities. Since, climate change has a huge impact on our earth, organizations are looking for more innovative, and create ideas to resolve these issues. If you are concerned about the changing environmental issues, and have a better solution, do come forward to present your idea to the world. Meanwhile, get a chance to be recognized, and make your dream come true. 

The program is open for all irrespective of background including economists, communicators, entrepreneurs, artists, scientists, environmentalists, and many others. It is one of the prestigious awards that provides:

• Seed Funding 
• Comprehensive trainings
• Personal Mentorship 
• Develop leadership skills 
• Work with like minded people 
• Skill-building opportunities and much more.

We encourage you to apply for the program with your story, and get an opportunity to win a prestigious award for your idea. The competition is entirely free to enter, and has no participation cost.

Benefits to the Winner of the competition 

The winners of the competition ‘’Young Champion of the Earth 2024’’ will be recognized as environmental leaders globally. The will get:

• Seed-funding of US$20,000 to support their initiatives.
• Chance to participate in capacity-building workshops, 
• Access to a UN network of professionals
• Opportunity to meet with dignitaries at the Young Champions of the Earth award ceremony.
• Chance to participate in projects through media coverage, and promotional activities
• It also offers them the opportunity to participate in the UN’s most prestigious prize for environmentalists.

Eligibility Criteria for the competition 

The eligibility criteria for the competition as below, 

• Applicants must be between 18 and 30 years old to be eligible for the Young Champions of the Earth competition.
• Previous applicants are allowed to reapply
•  Only one submission per person per year is permitted.
•  Minimum of six months prior experience working on their environmental project.
• The concept is unique, innovative, and has the potential for scalability based on initial research.
• Original Ideas
• Participants and winners agree to allow UNEP to use their names, photographs, voices, and related materials for Competition promotion.
• Winners of UNEP Young Champions of the Earth must provide proof of eligibility and sign UNEP’s release form to claim any associated prizes.

Not eligible :Employees of CoalitionWILD, other Competition partners, and immediate family members of such employees,whether as applicants or sponsors.

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Selection Criteria:

The selection of applicants will be based on the following criteria, therefore, you must carefully read them and fulfill your application. 

• 3 C’s: Assessment of qualities, including curiosity, courage, and creativity.
• 3 P’s: Evaluation of the potential impact of an idea on the planet, people and prosperity.
• Recognition of applicants’ efforts to implement the idea for at least six months, along with achievements and progress made.
• Consideration of the recommendation provided by applicants’ referees, highlighting the strength of their support.

Deadline for Young Champion of the Earth competition 

The deadline for the competition is April 5, 2024 at 23:59 EAT (Nairobi, Kenya)

How to Apply for the Young Champion Competition 

• To apply, visit the official application portal or click the ‘apply now’ button below.
• UNEP works in six different regions. Applicants’ country of residence will determine the region they fall under to compete for the UN Environment Programme prize.
• Applicants must sign up and create an account to apply

For more information or details about the program, click the official link below, 

Also, share with others who you believe can make a difference in the world through their innovative ideas. At this moment of environmental issues, we need people to come forward, and solve the issues of the world. It’s a combined effort that can make a better place for all of us. 

Competition winners : Seed-funding of US$20,000