The United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP) has launched the Young Campions of the Earth global competition for talented people that can showcase technological inventions and innovative business models that improve our planet’s health.

Six winners will receive $15,000 each to help bring their big ideas to life. More than just a prize-giving scheme, the winners will also have a unique opportunity to meet with noteworthy environmental experts and policymakers at UN Environment Assembly in Nairobi and UN General Assembly in New York.

We encourage all potential young people out there to apply!

The application period for this year’s competition closes on 18th June. Full details and the application form are available on: www.unep.org/youngchampions 

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) was established by the UN General in 1972, enabling cooperation of countries and international organizations towards addressing global, regional and national concerns in the field of environmental protection and sustainable development. IDEA Campaign is an accredited member of UNEP supporting all of its efforts towards achieving global environmental goals since 2014.