March — October 2024
Ecochallenge
International Environmental Competition
The Idea
Welcome to the Ecochallenge, an international environmental competition for the youth designed to inspire and empower the next generation of environmental leaders. As the world faces unprecedented environmental challenges, it is crucial to harness the passion, creativity, and innovation of young minds to drive positive change.
Will you rise to the Ecochallenge?
Will you rise to the Ecochallenge?
The Initiator
Khadizhat Kadyrova
First Deputy to the Chief of the Office of the Head and the Government of the Chechen Republiс — Minister of the Chechen Republiс,
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
"Ecology and gentle attitude to nature are becoming an integral part of education for children and youth. We aim to draw the attention of every young person to the problem of preserving the natural riches of their native lands. In the Chechen Republic, this is of paramount importance".
The Ambassador
Ghaya Saad Alahbabi
An ecoactivist, the ambassador of the young on sustainable development, UAE
"If we do not think about ecology and climate change today, tomorrow it will be too late. It is very important that in this contest you see an opportunity to communicate, meet peers from all over the world, and spread new ideas. Ecology is our common concern. Despite our diverse origins, climate change serves as a unified force impacting us all".
This competition is for you if:
You are a person who cares about environmental issues. Everyone is welcome to take part — you may be 5 years of age or older
You have unconventional solutions that can help the cause of environmental protection
You are ready to present a new look at old problems to the whole world
Categories of the competition:
Climate Change
Conservation of Natural Ecosystems
Responsible Consumption and Production
Urban Ecology
Water Resources
Energy
Participants can choose from a range of categories reflecting diverse environmental concerns, including but not limited to:
Любая другая экологическая проблема на выбор участника
Любая другая экологическая проблема на выбор участника.
5 Steps to Face an Ecochallenge:
Choose the age category
Select the direction
Fill out the project diary form
Attach the project prototype or finished product
Innovation and Creativity
Feasibility
Environmental Impact
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Evaluation Approach:
Timeline:
march — May 2024
June — July 2024
Submission Deadline for Stage 1 (project diary and feedback from experts)
July — August 2024
Submission Deadline for Stage 2 (a prototype or product)
Pre-registration of participants
August — September 2024
Autumn 2024
Evaluation Period
Winners Announcement and the festival of environmental projects
5 June 2024 — Start of the Competition
On June 5, Russia celebrates the Ecologist's Day, as well as the World Environment Day (established by the UN). Publication of the Contest results and awarding of the winners will take place no later than October 31, 2024.
The most successful participants (aged 14–17) will be invited to Sirius to present their projects at the eco-festival in Autumn 2024.
Participation in the contest is free of charge.
The most successful participants (aged 14–17) will be invited to Sirius to present their projects at the eco-festival in Autumn 2024.
Participation in the contest is free of charge.
Project Task Diary
Examples of the Competition Entries
Age group 5–7 years old
An exemplary entry for participants of 14–17 or 18 and older age groups:
Bioclimatic modeling of the habitat of the yellow horned poppy (Glaucium flavum crantz)
The aim of the project is bioclimatic modeling of the range of the species listed in the Red Data Book of Krasnodar Krai — yellow horned poppy. On the basis of the working model, the optimal areas were determined in order to expand the distribution of yellow horned poppy.
The aim of the project is bioclimatic modeling of the range of the species listed in the Red Data Book of Krasnodar Krai — yellow horned poppy. On the basis of the working model, the optimal areas were determined in order to expand the distribution of yellow horned poppy.
