Global Environment Education Partnership (GEEP) - Youth Innovation Challenge 2026 (With up to $1,000 in Prizes)

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About GEEP - Youth Innovation Challenge

The Taiwan Ocean Conservation Administration (OCA) and GEEP invite young people (15–30 years old) from around the world to propose an innovative solution to tackle marine issues, provide healthy habitats for marine life, protect human health, and support people of all ages to be engaged stewards to support marine environments. We’re looking for solutions that are informed by research, feasible and measurable, innovative, and address one of this year’s key topics using environmental education.

• Sponsor Organisation: Global Environment Education Partnership

Benefits of GEEP - Youth Innovation Challenge

All eligible proposals will be evaluated by a panel of experts working at the intersection of environmental education, community engagement, and marine conservation. A total of 15 YIC finalists will be selected and will receive the following benefits:

• An official YIC finalist certificate
• Recognition through GEEP, NAAEE, and other global partners’ websites and social media pages
• GEEP will select 3 winners from the 15 YIC finalists. Each winner will receive a $1,000 USD prize, in addition to all the benefits listed above, and will be invited to attend the YIC award ceremony in Taipei, Taiwan in September 2026 (all travel expenses covered).

GEEP - Youth Innovation Challenge Requirements

The Youth Innovation Challenge is intended for young leaders and innovators aged 15–30. Your innovative solutions must provide a solution to one of the following key areas, using environmental education as a key component:

• Taking personal action to reduce waste and marine debris, such as reducing and/or mitigating the effects of marine debris and other waste, including the monitoring, clean-up, and recycling of marine debris.
• Developing marine debris strategies that address community and societal impact, including educating communities about how they can address these issues.
• Advancing global marine protection through collaboration, partnerships, and policy.

Application Date and Process

• Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

20 May, 2026

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