Do you have an innovative idea about how to protect marine life? Or tackle marine debris? Or help coastal communities adapt to the effects of climate change? GEEP is excited to announce its 2023 Youth Innovation Challenge: Saving Our Seas! In partnership with the Taiwan Ocean Conservation Administration (OCA), this year’s challenge provides an opportunity for young people ages 15–30 around the world to share their innovative solutions to protect marine resources and support people of all ages to be engaged stewards for marine conservation. We’re looking for solutions that are innovative, feasible, and informed by research. Winning solutions will receive global recognition and a $1,000 USD prize!
Eligibility:
- We highly encourage collaboration! We ask that one person fills out the application (perhaps the team leader/coordinator). There is a portion of the application that will ask for other team members’ names and information, including a requirement for all team members to submit a signed photo/video release form. The submitter for the group must be between 15 to 30 years old!
- Each applicant will be judged using the same review criteria. Our selection panel will use the Selection Criteria (see page 6 of the YIC Applicant Handbook) to score your solutions and select the YIC finalists and winners. That being said, judges will consider that applicants closer to the age minimum might have less experience than applicants closer to the age maximum.
Application:
- Read about the Challenge, selection criteria, and more in the YIC Applicant Handbook and the frequently asked questions (FAQ)
- Watch the recording of our applicant webinar to learn how to submit a strong proposal.
- Submit your application before July 19, 2023 at 11:59 PM U.S. Eastern Time (convert to your time zone).
