$10,000 Young Champions of the Earth
- Organization: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
- Type: Fellowship
- Location: Global
- Deadline: March 30, 2026
- Age: 18-30
- Funding: Fully Funded
A flagship UNEP initiative recognizing exceptional young environmental leaders aged 18–30. Winners receive seed funding, mentorship, and global visibility to scale their environmental solutions. Benefits include: - US$10,000 seed funding for project implementation - Mentorship, workshops, and access to UNEP’s global expert community - Smartphone multimedia kit + communications training to document their journey - Global recognition through interviews, speaking engagements, and media coverage - VIP networking at the Young Champions award ceremony and UNEP events - Opportunity to compete for the Planet A grant (up to US$100,000) - Ongoing alumni engagement and visibility
