World Around Young Climate Prize 2026

The Young Climate Prize is a mentorship and award initiative that supports global leaders under the age of 25 who are living and working on the front lines of the climate crisis. These young innovators are delivering immediate, locally grounded, and scalable climate solutions through self-initiated projects rooted in community, proven in real-world conditions, and designed for adaptation across regions.

📝 About the Prize

The World Around Young Climate Prize is designed to empower young leaders who are actively addressing climate change through innovative and impactful projects. It is sponsored by The World Around.

🎁 Benefits of the Prize

Participants in the program will receive the following benefits:

• Individual mentorship by one of the world's great designers.
• Weekly attendance at The World Around's Design Academy, providing training and tools for storytelling, communication, and public engagement.
• Strategic guidance on scaling and strengthening their project.
• Membership in a global peer network of young climate leaders.
• The opportunity to travel to New York City and present their work on stage.
• Participation in the Young Climate Prize Fellowship for three years beyond the program.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the World Around Young Climate Prize, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be between the ages of 13 and 25 at the time of application.
• Groups of up to three members may apply, but each member must meet the eligibility criteria.
• Applicants can be located anywhere in the world.
• Be the founder or co-founder of a live project with demonstrable impact in addressing or mitigating the impacts of climate change in their community.
• Actively lead the project at the time of application.
• Eligible projects may address a wide range of climate-related issues, sectors, and creative practices, with a particular emphasis on design as a driver of climate solutions.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Submit a description of your project and a short video to apply.

⏰ Application Deadline

The deadline to apply is 30 June, 2026.

🌟 How to Apply

For more details about the World Around Young Climate Prize, visit the official website. To apply, submit your application through the designated platform.

This opportunity is a unique chance for young climate leaders to gain mentorship, global exposure, and the tools needed to scale their impactful projects. Don't miss the chance to make a difference!

• Individual mentorship by one of the world's great designers
• Weekly attendance to The World Around's Design Academy, providing training and tools for storytelling, communication, and public engagement
• Strategic guidance on scaling and strengthening your project
• Join a global peer network of young climate leaders
• The opportunity to travel to New York City and present their work on stage
• Participation in Young Climate Prize Fellowship for three years beyond the program