Announcing the 2024 YIC Awardees!
Congratulations to the 2024 winners Axell, Brigitta and Gabriella, Krishna Pentayah & Team, and all of our finalists!
In partnership with the Taiwan Ocean Conservation Administration (OCA), GEEP invited young people to apply for the 2024 Youth Innovation Challenge (YIC): Advancing Marine Conservation! The YIC provides an opportunity for young people ages 15–30 around the world to share their innovative solutions to protect marine resources.
This year’s challenge explored how we can address marine issues, including loss of biodiversity, marine debris, lack of awareness, and other related issues, and support people of all ages to be engaged stewards to support marine environments. Winning solutions receive global recognition, a $1,000 USD prize, and one member from each team will attend the YIC award ceremony at the Taiwan Ocean Conservation Administration’s International Conference on Marine Debris in Taiwan in September 2024!
Countries represented by the 2024 YIC Awardees
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YIC Applicant Webinar
Watch the 2024 YIC Applicant Webinar to learn how to submit a strong proposal.
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Learn About Marine Debris Governance
Interested in learning about marine debris governance? Check out this resource from the Taiwan Ocean Conservation Administration.
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2024 YIC Applicant Handbook
Read the 2024 YIC Applicant Handbook for more information about the selection criteria, benefits, and application process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question about the YIC?
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Meet the Past YIC Awardees
The Youth Innovation Challenge is a program of the Global Environmental Education Partnership (GEEP) in partnership with the Taiwan Ocean Conservation Administration (OCA). GEEP is a partnership between the US Environmental Protection Agency, the Taiwan Ministry of Environment, and the North American Association for Environmental Education.
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