Changing tomorrow happens with young climate leaders on the ground making impact where it is most needed. The Young Climate Prize is an accelerator that gathers, mentors, and amplifies this next generation.
About Us
The Young Climate Prize is a mentorship and award initiative that supports global leaders under the age of 25 who are living and working on the front lines of the climate crisis. These young innovators are delivering immediate, locally grounded, and scalable climate solutions through self-initiated projects rooted in community, proven in real-world conditions, and designed for adaptation across regions. Since its launch in 2022, the program has supported 50 young innovators from 35 countries, working on solutions ranging from waste management and alternative fuel sources, to material innovation and even birdwatching. If this sounds like you, or someone you know, use the link below to submit a nomination ahead of the next application cycle.
TODAY'S MENTOR HIGHLIGHT
Watch Al Borde's presentation at The World Around program In Focus: Transformation, held at Los Angeles's Hammer Museum on February 21, 2026.
Building from Within
Cycle 03 Mentors
Meet The World Around's global network of leading architects, artists, curators, scientists, and storytellers, who will lead our Cycle 03 Masterclasses and Workshops.
“Being part of this community reminds me that design isn’t just about structures; it’s about systems, dignity, and justice.”
OUR CLIMATE VIDEOS
Our audience favorites: short, thought-provoking presentations, projects and interviews from The World Around’s most inspiring contributors.
Reggio School
For All That Breathes on Earth
Climate Words
The More than Human Anthropocene
Ecocitex
“The World Around provides a powerful source of hope for young people by creating a platform where we can share our work aimed at preserving the planet. In a time when it’s easy to feel disheartened about the future, this space helps us unite our voices, challenge existing boundaries, and inspire new ways of thinking. It has reignited my belief that the Earth can still be saved, and that by amplifying and expanding these efforts globally, we can make a meaningful and lasting impact ”
GET INVOLVED WITH CYCLE 03
APPLY
Applications are now open for Cycle 03 of the biennial Young Climate Prize, which gives 25 under 25s the opportunity to receive visibility, support, and mentorship to expand their projects from our international list of award-winning Design Champions.
Are you leading a self-initiated climate action project with a focus on immediate, local, and scalable impact? Apply for the Young Climate Prize for a chance to receive one-on-one mentorship, join an international, intergenerational community of climate leaders, and share your project with a global audience.
VOLUNTEER
If you're over 25 and want to make a difference in the climate space, we invite you to volunteer your time and expertise with the Young Climate Prize.
Volunteers contribute in many ways: offering guidance and mentorship, sharing knowledge and networks, supporting program delivery, and helping young innovators strengthen and scale their work.
We're currently building our volunteer network for Cycle 03, beginning September 2026. If you're interested in getting involved, please register below.
SUPPORT
Joining The World Around as a donor at any level can support The World Around’s most impactful mentorship and award program, the Young Climate Prize. Your support directly sustains this nonprofit initiative, supporting logistics, training, air travel for 25 under 25, and more. By supporting the prize, you are empowering immediate, local and scalable solutions to the climate crisis led by the people experiencing it first hand.
As a member, you will have opportunities to meet directly with members of the cohort and learn more about their groundbreaking ideas, while joining an international community of supporters, curators, and partners passionate to advance architecture and design as a tool for planetary resilience.
“Nothing makes me happier than to see great communication come to life and that is what I’ve experienced with the Young Climate Prize winners”