The Global Environmental Education Partnership (GEEP) Youth Innovation Challenge 2026 is open to young people aged 15–30 from around the world. Through this contest, the Taiwan Ocean Conservation Administration (OCA) and GEEP invite youth to propose innovative, research-informed, feasible, and measurable solutions that use environmental education to address marine issues. In particular, the challenge focuses on healthy marine habitats, human health, and public stewardship of marine environments.
Key Details:
Application Deadline: May 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM U.S. Eastern Time
Eligible Countries: Open worldwide
Contest Type: Youth innovation challenge / contest
About the Contest
The Youth Innovation Challenge supports young people who want to use environmental education as a tool for marine problem-solving. Accordingly, applicants are expected to submit proposals that are innovative, practical, measurable, and informed by research.
The official program summary highlights solutions that tackle marine issues, support healthy marine habitats, protect human health, and engage people as stewards of marine environments. However, details on prizes or award value are not specified in the validated source data.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be young people aged 15–30 years old.
- Applicants can come from anywhere in the world.
Required Documents:
- Proposal
- YIC Applicant Handbook
Host Organization: Global Environmental Education Partnership (GEEP)
How to Apply
Applicants should prepare a proposal and review the YIC Applicant Handbook before submission. Then, submit your application before the deadline through the application portal.
Application Link: https://naaee.submittable.com/submit
👉 Visit the official contest page for details
