Global Youth Innovation Challenge 2026

Competition Partially funded Closed

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OCA (Ocean Conservation Alliance) in partnership with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) through the Global Environmental Education Partnership (GEEP) Taiwan 2026

Information

Applications are invited for the Global Youth Innovation Challenge 2026, organized in partnership with the U.S. EPA and NAAEE through GEEP. The challenge targets young leaders aged 15 to 30 to propose innovative solutions addressing marine issues, with a focus on reducing waste, promoting community impact, and advancing global marine protection. Three winners will be selected, each receiving a $1,000 prize and an invitation to Taiwan to attend the award ceremony and present their ideas at an international forum.

Benefits

Prize money for winners; invitation to Taiwan to attend the award ceremony and present ideas at an international forum.

Eligibility

Young leaders and innovators aged 15–30.

Application

Proposals accepted in English; apply via the provided application form.

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Opportunity Details

TypeCompetition

FundingPartially funded

OrganiserOCA (Ocean Conservation Alliance) in partnership with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) through the Global Environmental Education Partnership (GEEP)

LocationTaiwan

Open toOpen to young people worldwide

Age15–30 years

Environment / Climate