{"id":1509,"date":"2026-03-26T12:04:31","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T06:34:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/internshala.com\/competitions\/?p=1509"},"modified":"2026-03-27T11:03:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T05:33:32","slug":"young-champions-of-the-earth-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/internshala.com\/competitions\/young-champions-of-the-earth-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Young Champions of the Earth 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\ud83d\udccc <strong>About the Event<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you have a big idea to protect the planet and restore our ecosystems? Organized by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), this initiative searches for young environmentalists with high potential projects. It aims to identify, support, and celebrate young people between 18 and 30 who are leading the way toward environmental sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-default\" style=\"background-color:#f0f0f0;color:#f0f0f0\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2139\ufe0f <strong>Event Details<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Category:<\/strong> Social Impact and Environment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Organizer:<\/strong> United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eligibility:<\/strong> Individuals aged 18 to 30 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Open To:<\/strong> Global including India<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Team Size:<\/strong> Individual<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Effort Level:<\/strong> High<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Submission Type:<\/strong> Online application with project pitch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-default\" style=\"background-color:#f0f0f0;color:#f0f0f0\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>Important Dates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Registration Deadline:<\/strong> 31 March 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Event or Submission Date:<\/strong> 31 March 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Results Announcement:<\/strong> September 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mode:<\/strong> Online<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Venue:<\/strong> UNEP Digital Portal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-default\" style=\"background-color:#f0f0f0;color:#f0f0f0\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udfc6 <strong>Prize Details and Value<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Prize Type:<\/strong> Cash, Mentorship, and Training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prize Amount or Value:<\/strong> US$ 10,000 for each of the 7 winners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Certificates:<\/strong> Official UN Recognition as a Young Champion of the Earth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Visibility and Showcase:<\/strong> International media coverage and speaking opportunities at UN events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Additional Perks:<\/strong> Planet A grant opportunity of up to US$ 100,000 for finalists<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-default\" style=\"background-color:#f0f0f0;color:#f0f0f0\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udfaf <strong>What You Will Do<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Submit a detailed proposal of an existing environmental project or idea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide evidence of project impact over at least six months of operation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Record a 2 minute video pitch explaining your vision and required support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Undergo a rigorous vetting process by regional and global environmental experts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participate in specialized mentorship and training sessions if selected<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-default\" style=\"background-color:#f0f0f0;color:#f0f0f0\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udce6 <strong>Resources and Support Available<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Multimedia production kit for winning champions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to a worldwide community of environmental experts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Step by step application guide on the UNEP website<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83d\udccc About the Event Do you have a big idea to protect the planet and restore our ecosystems? 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