Are you passionate about fighting climate change? Do you have innovative solutions to tackle the urgent challenges facing our planet? If you're a young changemaker under the age of 35, the UN Global Climate Action Prize 2023 is your platform to make a difference.

Spearheaded by UN Climate Change, these awards highlight outstanding initiatives around the world that are propelling us towards a resilient, low-carbon future. They recognise pioneering projects that tackle climate change while addressing wider economic, social and environmental issues.

Embracing youth-led initiatives

In 2023, the UN Global Climate Action Awards will focus on outstanding climate action led by young people. Two prestigious youth awards will be presented:

1. Youth Prize for the Energy Transition: Recognise innovation in energy transition and equity, whether by an individual or a group of young visionaries.
2. Youth Prize for Nature and Ecosystem-Based Climate Action: Recognising nature and ecosystem-focused activities in indigenous or local communities. These initiatives contribute to climate adaptation and mitigation, promote equity and harness the power of nature-based solutions.

Revealing the Benefits

The winners of these awards receive a series of invaluable benefits:

• Participation in COP28 in Dubai: Immerse yourself in the world's most critical climate conference.
• United Nations Climate Change Prize certificates: Recognise and showcase your impactful work.
• Travel and subsistence allowances for COP28: Cover your expenses during the conference.
• Networking opportunities: Connect with policymakers, industry experts and other climate enthusiasts.
• A personalised video about your initiative: Expand the reach and impact of your project.
• Dedicated page of the UN website on climate change: Raise the profile of your project.
• Participation in lectures throughout 2024: Share your ideas and experiences.
• One-year mentoring programme: Personalised guidance to boost your achievements even further.

Who is entitled?

If you, or a group of young leaders, are under 35 and actively involved in projects that address climate change in one of the following areas, we recommend that you apply:

Youth Prize on Energy Transition: Recognise innovative work on energy transition and equity.

Youth Prize for Nature and Ecosystem-Based Climate Action: Celebrate activities focussed on climate adaptation and mitigation, particularly in indigenous or local communities.

Act now for a sustainable tomorrow

Ready to join the climate action movement? The application process is simple. Go to here to sign up.

Registration deadline

Mark your calendar: the application deadline is 15 October 2023. Don't miss your chance to make a lasting impact on our planet.