The North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE), Global Environmental Education Partnership (GEEP), and Taiwan Ocean Conservation Administration (OCA) are proud to announce the 2025 Youth Innovation Challenge (YIC) Call for Applications.
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The Global Environmental Education Partnership (GEEP) and Taiwan Ocean Conservation Administration (OCA) is excited to announce the 2025 Youth Innovation Challenge (YIC): Advancing Marine Conservation!
The 2025 YIC provides an opportunity for young people around the world to share their creative solutions to protect marine resources. Applicants are asked to explore new ways to 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 for marine environments.
The YIC looks for solutions that are innovative, feasible, and informed by research.
Winning solutions will receive global recognition and a $1,000 USD prize. One member from each winning team will be invited to attend the YIC award ceremony in Kaohsiung, Taiwan from September 29–October 1, 2025 (all travel expenses covered)!
Register for the YIC Applicant Webinar on May 28, 2025 U.S. Eastern Time (find your time zone) to learn more about the program and tips for submitting a strong application.
Learn more and apply by June 30, 2025: bit.ly/YouthInnovationChallenge
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- The program is called the “Youth Innovation Challenge” or the “YIC”
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The Global Environmental Education Partnership (GEEP) is thrilled to launch the 2025 Youth Innovation Challenge (YIC): Advancing Marine Conservation! This opportunity invites young people between the ages of 15–30 from around the world to share their innovative solutions to protect marine resources using environmental education. Three winners will receive a $1,000 USD prize and be invited to attend the YIC award ceremony in Taiwan. Submissions are due by June 30, 2025. Learn more: bit.ly/YouthInnovationChallenge
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- In partnership with Taiwan Ocean Conservation Administration, #theGEEP is pleased to launch the #GEEPYouthInnovation Challenge, which invites applicants ages 15–30 to share their innovative solutions to protect marine resources using environmental education. Three winners will receive a $1,000 USD prize and be invited to attend the YIC award ceremony in Taiwan. For more information, explore the YIC Handbook and register for the Applicant Webinar for tips on a strong submission! Submit by June 30: bit.ly/YouthInnovationChallenge .
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Dear [Name],
I’m reaching out to invite you to apply to (or help us share!) the 2025 Youth Innovation Challenge (YIC), an opportunity for people between the ages of 15–30 to share their creative solutions to protect marine resources using environmental education. The Global Environmental Education Partnership (GEEP) and Taiwan Ocean Conservation Administration (OCA) are seeking innovative and feasible solutions that are informed by research. Three winners will receive a $1,000 USD prize and be invited to attend the YIC award ceremony in Taiwan.
Register for the YIC Applicant Webinar on May 28, 2025 U.S. Eastern Time (find your time zone) to learn more about the program and tips for submitting a strong application.
Applications are due June 30, 2025. Learn more: bit.ly/YouthInnovationChallenge
Please write to [email protected] with any questions.
Sincerely,
[Your name]