About the Challenge

Supported by Deloitte

As we face the critical challenge of climate change, the Lead2030 Challenge for SDG 13, proudly supported by Deloitte for the third consecutive year, aims to empower individuals to face and prepare for a changing climate. In collaboration with Deloitte's strategic initiative, WorldClimate, this challenge seeks to encourage innovative solutions that not only reduce the impacts of climate change, but also empower others to take meaningful action.

Why climate action is important

The global community must seize the opportunity presented by the ongoing recovery from the pandemic to reassess and reshape our approach to environmental issues. By adhering to the goals of the Paris Agreement, we can collectively work towards a sustainable future by promoting healthier ecosystems, reducing emissions and minimising pollution.

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Deloitte is committed to playing a crucial role in addressing climate change, both within the organisation and in the wider community. Through WorldClimate, Deloitte aims to set higher standards, empower its professionals and connect with the wider ecosystem to create solutions that facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy.

Challenge Criteria

In line with Deloitte's commitment to climate action through the involvement of ecosystems, the Lead2030 Challenge for SDG 13 is looking for scalable, youth-led solutions that:

• Reducing the impacts of climate change and/or empowering others to act on climate change.
• Address the root causes of the problem.
• Demonstrate the ability to generate impact and potential for expansion.
• Collaborate with others to accelerate or amplify the impact.
• Use innovative approaches.

The challenge is open to young people from social enterprises, non-profit organisations or community organisations, with projects based in the places where Deloitte is present.

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Solutions we are looking for

We are looking for bold solutions that contribute to at least one of the following areas:

1. Actively contribute to carbon reduction, carbon sequestration and/or the transition to clean and renewable energies.
2. Support or empower local people who take climate action to improve their community, strengthen resilience and limit the effects of climate change.
3. Promote meaningful collaboration between stakeholder groups, promoting climate change solutions and resilience measures.
4. Support initiatives that develop professional skills, improve educational outcomes and provide access to opportunities in the green economy.
5. Limit the negative human, environmental or social impacts of climate change.

Candidate Challenge Criteria

To be eligible, projects must meet the following criteria:

• Aligned: Evidently aligned with the challenge of SDG13.
• Led by young people: Founded by a person aged between 18 and 30.
• Focussed: A well-structured time horizon, identified key stakeholders and beneficiaries, and proposed results that are reasonable and well thought out.
• Proven: the solution is readily available, being tested, implemented or scaled.
• Impactful: The solutions must have a positive social impact, generating educational results, job opportunities or skills development.
• Measurable: The impact of the solution on society must be adequately measured and/or measurable.
• Financially viable: They must be able to achieve efficiency and survive independently through the resources they generate and/or the investments and donations they attract.
• Scalable: Potential to increase impact after expanding in scope or size and/or to other regions.
• Technologically feasible: It must rely on proven or readily available technology (if the technology is relevant to the solution).

Prize and timetable

Registration closes: 1st March 2024

Prize:

• Sponsorship for participation in the One Young World Summit 2024.
• A donation of US$ 50,000 from Deloitte.
• 12 months of mentoring from a team of Deloitte professionals and partners, focusing on business strategy, best practices in data collection, monitoring and evaluation, and product design.

Timeline:

• 1 April 2024: Shortlisted candidates confirmed and invited for interview.
• Mid-April 2024: Interviews with candidates.
• 15 April 2024: Winners of the challenge confirmed.

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the solution. Sign up now and join us in building a better, more sustainable future.

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