Young Champions of the Earth

This competition organised by United Nations Environment Programme is open to environmental entrepreneurs between 18 and 30 years of age until 30 April 2020.

The global competition is one of the UN’s most prestigious prizes for young environmental entrepreneurs who have big ideas to solve the planet’s most pressing environmental challenges.

Finalists drawn from every world region will be shortlisted and requested to submit short videos pitching their big ideas. A Global Jury will review the finalists’ big ideas and choose seven Young Champions of the Earth.

• The 3 Ps – The positive impact your big idea could have on the environment (planet), society (people) and its financial viability (prosperity).
• The 3 Cs – Evidence that you are a curious, courageous and colourful individual. Demonstrated commitment – It is important that you have already attempted to implement your big idea for at least six months and can outline achievements and developments to date.
• Endorsement – The strength of your referee’s recommendation.

Young Champions of the Earth is a forward-looking prize designed to breathe life into the ambitions of brilliant young environmentalists. It celebrates young people who have a big idea to protect or restore the environment, a vision for a more sustainable future and a strong track record of instigating change.