Youth Innovation Challenge

Welcome to the 2025 Youth Innovation Challenge! 

The Taiwan Ocean Conservation Administration (OCA) and GEEP invite young people (ages 15–30) everywhere to propose an innovative solution that addresses a marine conservation issue! The 2025 YIC explores how we can address marine issues and support people of all ages to be engaged stewards to protect marine environments. We're looking for solutions that are informed by research, feasible, innovative, and address one of this year's key topics using environmental education. 

Read through the YIC Applicant Handbook to learn more.

Submit by June 30, 2025

Winning solutions receive:

  • global recognition
  • a $1,000 USD prize
  • a 2-day trip to Kaohsiung, Taiwan to attend the YIC award ceremony September 29–30, 2025

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Ready to apply?

Applications are due in Submittable by June 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM U.S. Eastern Time (find your time zone).

Apply here

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YIC Applicant Webinar

Register for the 2025 YIC Applicant Webinar on May 28 at 10:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time (find your time zone) to learn how to submit a strong proposal. 

Register here

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Handbook

2025 YIC Applicant Handbook

Read the 2025 YIC Applicant Handbook for more information about the selection criteria, benefits, and application process.

Download here

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Share This Opportunity

Check out our promotional toolkit and share this opportunity with someone you know!

Promotional Toolkit

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Frequently Asked Questions

Have a question about the YIC?

YIC FAQ

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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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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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