Youth & Climate Competitions
Young people tackling global challenges through creative action: storytelling, video, innovation and public engagement.
Youth & Climate Global Challenge 2027
A global competition that invites young people everywhere to share bold ideas, stories and solutions for a safer, fairer and more resilient planet. Dates and prizes will be announced soon.
Youth participation runs through all our work, from safe spaces for children and young people to youth-led climate action and advocacy.
Register your interestFour ways to take part
Short video storytelling
Powerful climate stories of 1 to 5 minutes that inform, inspire and drive action.
Climate innovation pitch
Creative, practical solutions, from early ideas to working prototypes.
School & university action
Campaigns and projects that bring measurable climate action to campuses.
Local solutions challenge
Community-led solutions that build climate resilience and stronger livelihoods.
Four simple steps
Register
Sign up and choose a competition track.
Submit
Upload your video, idea or project with a short description.
Jury review
A diverse panel of experts reviews entries and selects finalists.
Showcase & awards
Finalists are featured globally, and winners receive recognition, mentoring and support.
Important dates
Exact dates for 2027 will be published here.
What the jury looks for
Creativity
Original, engaging and compelling ideas.
Impact
Clear, meaningful benefits for climate and people.
Relevance
Addresses real and urgent climate challenges.
Feasibility
Realistic, practical and able to grow.
Inclusion
Lifts diverse voices, including girls and young people with disabilities.
Stories from young changemakers
Winning and shortlisted films will be shown here once the first challenge closes.
Campaign calendar
International Women's Day
8 March
World Environment Day
5 June
Disaster Risk Reduction Day
13 October
Day of Rural Women
15 October
World Food Day
16 October
Day of Persons with Disabilities
3 December
What we offer to partners
Agencies, foundations, companies and universities can run a competition with us, or ask us to run one for them.
Campaign strategy
Co-create high-impact competition campaigns.
Event production
Online, hybrid or in-person events.
Outreach
Reach youth, schools, universities and communities.
Moderation
Fair, inclusive and safe online spaces for young people.
Judging support
Expert juries and a transparent evaluation process.
Media materials
Branded assets, templates and storytelling materials.
Safeguarding
Child and youth safeguarding built into every step.
Reporting
Results, insights and impact summaries.
Turn a global idea into a climate movement
Partner with us to launch, grow and showcase youth-led climate competitions that create real-world impact.