The International Affairs and Cooperation Office informs about the call for applications for the 2020 Young Champions of the Earth Prize. UNEP is looking for artists, scientists, economists, communicators and entrepreneurs aged 18 to 30, with big, bold ideas — for our planet, for humanity, for a greener future.
The Award Consists of: Seed funding, intensive training and tailored mentorship to bring their big environmental ideas to life.
- US$15,000 in seed funding.
- US$9,000 to communicate and capture your idea and document and broadcast the stories of hope and change that you’re catalyzing on the ground.
- Attendance at a high-level UN meeting.
- An introduction to dignitaries at the Champions of the Earth award ceremony.
- Publicity and recognition through interviews and online and global media.
- Access to a community of experts offering insights and mentoring.
- Participation in an entrepreneurial training program.
- The 2020 Young Champions of the Earth will be required to share their journeys through videos and blogs on the website for up to one year.
Application Deadline: 10th April 2020 (Online Application)
Further Information: Please follow this link for further details and application process https://www.unenvironment.org/youngchampions/
IMPORTANT: For those who are participating in this call, please inform us at internacionaltec@itcr.ac.cr for follow up and summary of international indicators and statistics.