Global Climate Challenge

About

As global greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise, climate change is disrupting economies and affecting lives, but it is not too late to limit the increase in global temperature.

The Global Climate Challenge is designed to enable young people (18-30 years) to explore, start and grow ideas that will help accelerate the shift to net zero emissions.

We’re looking for ideas, projects and business solutions that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, supporting the move to net zero emissions more quickly. We welcome ideas at any stage and from anywhere in the world.

Benefits

• Unlock Your Potential

Develop your skills, confidence, and future prospects with help from skilled mentors and as part of a supportive global community.

• Accelerate Your big Idea

Get FREE access to a world-leading Digital Incubator program to help develop your project or business idea.

• Make an Impact

Compete for an award of $10,000 to deliver activities that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help move to net zero emissions more quickly.

Eligibilities

The Global Climate Challenge is open to anyone aged 18 to 30 years old, from any country. We are looking for ideas, projects and business solutions that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We are particularly interested in solutions that:

• Help make the shift to clean and renewable energy
• Reduce the consumption of fossil fuels
• Support the switch to sustainable transport
• Heat our homes in an energy-efficient way
• Reduce the amount of waste that goes to landfill
• Promote responsible consumption
• Scale down plastic pollution
• Restore our forests and oceans to help absorb CO2

Application Process

All eligible entrants will receive free access to our Digital Incubator program, including access to e-learning, exclusive events, and online coaching. 

Finalists will be matched with coaches from some of the world’s leading companies. 

The winner of the Global Climate Challenge will receive a $10,000 USD award, and all shortlisted finalists will get access to mentorship and opportunities for media publicity.

Global Climate Challenge