GEEP Youth Innovation Challenge
- Organization: Global Environmental Education Partnership (GEEP) × Taiwan Ocean Conservation Administration
- Type: Competition
- Location: Global
- Deadline: May 31, 2026
- Age: 15-30
- Funding: Partially Funded
The GEEP Youth Innovation Challenge invites young people aged 15 to 30 worldwide to propose research-informed innovative solutions that tackle marine issues, support human health, and engage communities as ocean stewards. The challenge is jointly run by GEEP (a US EPA-affiliated environmental education partnership) and Taiwan's Ocean Conservation Administration. What you get: ➤ Recognition from GEEP and Taiwan OCA ➤ Partnership opportunities to advance your proposed solution ➤ Visibility in GEEP's global network of environmental education leaders ➤ A credential and track record for climate and conservation careers What you'll do: ➤ Develop a research-informed innovative solution to a marine or ocean conservation issue ➤ Use environmental education as the delivery mechanism ➤ Submit a proposal that is feasible, measurable, and innovative ➤ Join the awardee cohort and amplify your work through GEEP platforms The challenge is part of a broader push to elevate youth voices in marine policy and conservation. Past awardees have scaled community education projects, presented at international conservation forums, and partnered with national agencies.
