Global Contest for Planetary Health Education Projects

This global contest invites educators and youth-led educational initiatives to showcase projects, educational materials, and learning experiences that bring Planetary Health into practice for learners aged 13–18.

Deadline: June 5, 2026

Education

Contest Overview

The Planetary Health Alliance Next Generation Youth Council seeks diverse perspectives, approaches, and contexts to highlight how schools and communities are connecting learning with local action, climate justice, and environmental resilience. Selected projects will be featured in the Planetary Health Alliance Next Generation Speaker Series.

Competition Overview

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Who Can Apply?

You are an educator, school team, youth collective, or educational organization
Your work is designed for or implemented with adolescents aged 13–18
Your project addresses a planetary health-related issue (climate, environment, health equity, etc.)
Your project is connected to a school, classroom, or educational setting
Your project demonstrates a clear link between learning and real-world action
Your project has been implemented or is currently in progress
If selected, you (or your team) are comfortable presenting live and answering questions

Types of Projects We Invite

School-wide sustainability initiatives
Planetary health curricula or educational toolkits
Peer education and awareness campaigns
Community cleanup or conservation projects
Classroom-to-community collaborations
Educational media, games, podcasts, books or digital learning materials
Student collectives addressing local environmental issues
Partnerships between students, teachers, and local organizations
Service-learning projects with measurable environmental or health impact
Teacher-led or educator-supported service-learning projects

How Are Projects Selected?

A subcommittee of youth engagement experts will evaluate applications based on 5 key domains of the Planetary Health Education Framework:

Connection with Nature
Understanding the Anthropocene
Systems Thinking
Equity & Social Justice
Movement Building & Change

Applications are due June 5, 2026. Selected participants will submit consent forms and media materials by June 12.

Learn more and apply now!