The World Around Young Climate Prize 2024

Applications are open for the second cycle of The Young Climate Prize award and mentorship program! The prize was conceived by New York-based nonprofit organization The World Around to support the generation of designers and activists who were born into the climate crisis and uniquely positioned to address it. The prize pairs young change-makers with mentors in the international design community who can accelerate the impact of their work and connect them with a global network of like-minded people. 25 finalists will win a life-changing mentorship, and three winners will be flown to New York City to share their work and ideas at The World Around’s prestigious Annual Summit in 2025.

Nominations and applications for the 2025 cycle are free to all. Simply upload a two-minute video explaining your self-initiated, climate-focused project and add your info.

It’s your turn, your voice!


EARTH DAY, 2024
YOUNG CLIMATE PRIZE CYCLE 02 LAUNCHES
Applications and nominations open! The World Around is seeking 25 young climate designers, thinkers, makers and activists under the age of 25 to be paired with their own mentor from the design community. Three of the 25 will win a trip to New York City to present their work at The World Around Summit 2025.

JULY, 2024
APPLICATIONS CLOSE
Applications will close on July 31, 2024 at 23:59 EST

SEPTEMBER, 2024
25 FINALISTS ANNOUNCED
The second cohort of 25 Young Climate Prize finalists will be selected and announced in September 2024.

OCTOBER, 2024
YOUNG CLIMATE PRIZE DESIGN ACADEMY BEGINS
The Young Climate Prize Design Academy providing lectures, presentations and mentorships for the 25 finalists takes place between September and December 2024

EARTH DAY, 2025
YOUNG CLIMATE PRIZE CYCLE 02 FINALE
Three winners: Young Climate Designer, Young Climate Voice and Young Climate Visionary will be selected by a jury to present their work at The World Around's annual summit in April 2025.