Selected finalists demonstrate verifiable products, videos, publications, deployments, or multi-year documented community impact. Best project(s) per country โ countries with multiple strong submissions may have more than one finalist.
โญ IYEC Finalist
๐ฐ๐ท South Korea16Senior
Seoha Han
Grade 11, North London Collegiate School Jeju
Seogwipo, Jeju, South Korea
#StopPaperRacism โ The World's Sweetest Climate Movement โ challenges the societal preference for white, tree-based paper, which perpetuates deforestation. The metaphor "paper racism" intends to make people realise the harm of judging paper by colour, not function. #StopPaperRacism guides institutions to transition towards tree-free paper, like sugarcane paper. Website: stoppaperracism.org.
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โญ IYEC Finalist
๐ฑ๐ฐ Sri Lanka17Senior
D. Cojitha Senanayake
Grade 12, S. Thomas' College, Mount Lavinia
Western Province, Sri Lanka
Cee Green raises environmental awareness through creativity and encourages children to initiate climate action. To reach this audience, Coji (Cojitha) wrote two books, designed jigsaw puzzles, and created a game, all with climate awareness in mind, which was then distributed at no cost to over 10,000 children in Sri Lanka.
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โญ IYEC Finalist
๐น๐ผ Taiwan12Junior
Ji Wu (Woody)
Grade 6, Ci-Xin Waldorf School
Yilan County, Taiwan
Our project, 'Action for Clothes!', empowers kids in Taiwan to fight fast fashion. Through our E.A.R.T.H. plan, we recycle clothes, educate consumers, and even advocate in Taiwan's Parliament! We want to show the world that young citizens can lead real change for a sustainable planet together.
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โญ IYEC Finalist
๐ฎ๐ฑ Israel11Junior
Nir Tzvigelski
Mia Simoni
Age 11, The Ecological Elementary School
Yavne, Israel
Pine Cone Project inspired shading system protects leafy vegetables from excessive UV radiation and heat. By automatically responding to air moisture, the biomimetic design provides 20% shade on hot days, helping reduce yellowing and drying while supporting food security in hot countries.
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โญ IYEC Finalist
๐ธ๐ฌ Singapore15Senior
Thames Rochana Sirivadhanabhakdi
Year 11, Tanglin Trust School
Singapore
AquaSense is a solar-powered water quality monitor deployed in irrigation canals in Wang Noi County, Ayutthaya, Thailand. It detects salinity levels that fall within FAO safety thresholds but still cause measurable rice yield reduction โ making invisible damage visible and actionable for smallholder farmers.
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๐ธ๐ฌ Singapore13Junior
Raju Narayanan Kamalika
Integrated Programme 2, Cedar Girls' Secondary School
Singapore
CoolWalk Singapore transforms hot urban walkways into cool green corridors using climbing plants and simple structures, reducing temperatures through low-cost solutions. Built and maintained by communities through the "Adopt-a-CoolWalk" program, it addresses urban heat while strengthening neighbourhood bonds and teaching environmental management.
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๐ฎ๐ณ India16Senior
Angad Singh
Grade 10, Sanskriti School
Pune, Maharashtra, India
ECO Pot is a biodegradable plant pot made from food waste and natural materials. It supports healthy plant growth with 100% germination and decomposes within 10 days, enriching soil nutrients. This low-cost solution reduces plastic waste and promotes sustainable gardening using locally available, eco-friendly resources.
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๐ฐ๐ช Kenya17Senior
Fredrick Njoroge Kariuki
Grade 11, M-PESA Foundation Academy
Thika, Kiambu, Kenya
Miron Clifford Onsarigo
Grade 11, M-PESA Foundation Academy
Thika, Kiambu, Kenya
Our Hybrid Exhaust Purification and Carbon Capture System transforms urban air quality using agricultural waste filters and a Spirulina bioreactor. Our KES 16,288 prototype captures over 90% of particulates, cuts CO2 and CO emissions, and delivers an affordable, locally made clean-air solution for Africaโs transport sector.
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๐ฐ๐ช Kenya16Senior
Peninah Esther
Grade 11, M-PESA Foundation Academy
Nairobi, Central, Kenya
Smog-eating paint is a paint made through the addition of titanium through a photocatalytic reaction. The paint reacts with harmful gases such as COโ binding to the applied walls. The paint works under the presence of sunlight through the capillarity method.
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๐ง๐ฉ Bangladesh17Senior
Swapnil Sarker (Team Lead), Prantique Roy, Abdullah Al Ujayer, Muhammad Abu Sayem
Grade 12, Rajuk Uttara Model College / Notre Dame College
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Team Aqualliance is a passionate group of four curious individuals united by our drive to solve real-world problems. Every year, data centers consume enough water to fill roughly 80,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools. Our breakthrough solution transforms rice husks into phase change materials. Combined with AI-optimized geothermal loops, our closed-loop system reduces water usage by 80% and energy requirements by nearly 50%.
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๐บ๐ธ USA16Senior
Praneel Mukherjee, Sumedh Pendyala, Jayesh Reddy Muktaparapu, Anekan Naicker
Grade 11, Academies of Loudoun
Ashburn, Virginia, USA
FloraFly is an autonomous agricultural hexacopter drone designed to help small and mid-sized farmers optimize crop yields and detect invasive species. Utilizing computer vision, LiDAR, and environmental sensors, the drone identifies early warning signs of pest infestations. This affordable system provides real-time, actionable insights to local growers.
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โญ IYEC Finalist
๐บ๐ธ USA14Senior
Katherine Nicole Torres Haragutchi
Grade 8, Switzerland Point Middle School
Saint Augustine, Florida, USA
The carbon sequestration engines today use technologies that are very expensive, but this project focuses on a natural process that rivals technology โ based on phytoplankton and salp to reduce carbon dioxide in our atmosphere, consequently reducing the negative effects of climate change.
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๐ง๐ท Brazil18Senior
Luiza Vieira Caleia
12th Grade, Colรฉgio Militar de Juiz de Fora
Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brasil
Biociclo (Biocycle) is a project to restore the Paraibuna River in Juiz de Fora, combining decentralized sewage treatment with community engagement. It proposes affordable systems โ septic tanks, filters, and wetlands โ implemented in urban parks to reduce pollution, enhance biodiversity, and transform the river into a symbol of sustainability and collective care.
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๐ท๐ผ Rwanda15Senior
Hope Vanessa Zawadi
Ingabire Peace
Muneza Jules Eusebe
Micomyiza Bonte
Ganza Gloria Fides
Grade 10, Rwanda Coding Academy
Western Province, Rwanda
IMARI is a smart waste management system that solves the problem of mixed waste, which makes recycling and composting nearly impossible. It uses sensors to automatically separate plastic, metal, and organic waste, converting organic waste into nutrient-rich manure while reducing pollution, lowering waste volume, and providing an affordable, sustainable solution.
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๐บ๐ฟ Uzbekistan15Senior
Abdurashidov Rustambek Ravshan ogli
357-School
Chilanzar, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
My project analyzes the degradation of the Aral Sea ecosystem and proposes evidence-based strategies for biodiversity restoration. Published on Zenodo, this research provides vital scientific data for experts and policymakers, aiming to mitigate the impacts of this ecological tragedy and improve environmental sustainability in the region.
๐ Zenodo
โญ IYEC Finalist
๐ธ๐ฆ Saudi Arabia16Senior
Munirh Ali Jarad
Grade 11, Ibn Roshd International School
Jazan, Jizan, Saudi Arabia
Reliance on fossil fuels and freshwater scarcity hinder sustainable Hโ production. This study proposes a solar-powered hybrid system integrating capacitive deionization with seawater electrolysis using nanomaterials to mitigate corrosion and improve efficiency. The system enables clean Hโ generation, enhances durability, and provides a scalable sustainable solution for global energy challenges.
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๐จ๐ท Costa Rica17Senior
Khoa Bach Duc Anh (Vietnam)
Grade 12, United World College Costa Rica
San Jose, Costa Rica
Hsuan Hao Chang (Taiwan)
Grade 11, United World College Costa Rica
San Jose, Costa Rica
CoFFuel Cleaner is a bioengineering project that cleans sewage water using C. vulgaris and coffee grounds as feeding stock while using spent coffee grounds to make biofuel โ a sustainable solution to unsustainable habits of extracting palm oil and throwing coffee grounds into landfill.
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๐ง๐ญ Bahrain16 & 17Senior
Ganna Mohamed Abdulhameed Sallam
Grade 11, Al-Hekma International School
Sanad, Capital Governorate, Bahrain
Rodyana Deyaa Salama Hussein Metwaly
Grade 12, Al-Hekma International School
Sanad, Capital Governorate, Bahrain
Bader Jasim E. Alkuwaiti
Grade 12, Al-Hekma International School
Sanad, Capital Governorate, Bahrain
Mohamad Omar Ahmed Hachicho
Grade 12, Al-Hekma International School
Sanad, Capital Governorate, Bahrain
AHIS Impact Team is an embodiment of "Acquire to Return." With over 100 successful projects, the team bridges the gap between education and execution through mentorship and creativity. By ensuring accountability among all grade levels, the team has developed a standard of impact that ensures sustainability in Bahrain.
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๐จ๐ณ China16Senior
Yilin Wang
Grade 11, Beijing National Day School
Beijing, China
This intelligent mobile soil monitor patrols farmland autonomously, collects real-time soil data, uses AI analysis for precise fertilization, and supports food security and ecological sustainability.
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โญ IYEC Finalist
๐ฌ๐ญ Ghana14Senior
Zerah Norvienyeku
Grade 9, Mother Care School
Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana
The "Green Loop" initiative tackles Ghanaโs organic waste crisis by repurposing surplus "healthy leftovers" from markets into affordable, high-quality animal feed. By converting vegetable trimmings and grains into nutritious meals for livestock and pets, we reduce landfill methane, lower farming costs, and create a sustainable circular economy for our community.
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๐ฎ๐ฉ Indonesia16Senior
Indo Rahma Yanti
Grade 11, SMA Negeri 8 Surakarta
Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia
Bunaken National Park, known for its rich marine biodiversity, faces increasing threats from plastic waste and microplastic pollution. Monitoring these pollutants in water and bioindicator species enables early detection and rapid response, reducing environmental damage, protecting ecosystems, and supporting the recovery of fisheries and local livelihoods.
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๐ฐ๐ฟ Kazakhstan16Senior
Kosherbay Assylay
Grade 11, Nazarbayev Intellectual School
Taraz, Zhambyl, Kazakhstan
My project explores converting agricultural waste into biodegradable materials using cellulose extraction. It investigates why cellulose is optimal compared to other plant components, evaluates yield efficiency, and measures environmental impact. The goal is reducing plastic pollution while promoting sustainable resource use through scalable, low-cost methods suitable for real-world ecological applications.
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๐ณ๐ต Nepal15Senior
Survhi Rajya Laxmi Rana
Grade 12, Mayo College Girls' School
Ajmer, Rajasthan, India
This project aims to improve air quality in Kathmandu by tackling major pollution sources such as vehicle emissions, construction dust, and waste burning. Through sustainable transport, better regulations, and community awareness, it promotes practical, long-term solutions to create a cleaner, healthier environment and enhance the quality of life for residents.
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โญ IYEC Finalist
๐ณ๐ฌ Nigeria15Senior
Collins Blessing Sophia
Class SS2, Aguda Senior Grammar School
38 Ola Street, Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria
โญ IYEC Finalist
๐ฟ๐ฆ South Africa16 & 17Senior
Chwayita Chloe Nozintaba
Grade 12, Sir Pierre Van Ryneveld High School
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Inganathi Siganagana
Grade 12, Sir Pierre Van Ryneveld High School
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Green Reward is a smart recycling bin that encourages recycling by rewarding people for smart waste sorting. It consists of sections for plastic, glass, cans and cardboard. Sensors measure waste and reward the user with a voucher. This reduces pollution, encourages responsible habits, and supports communities by creating small jobs.
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๐ฆ๐ช UAE16Senior
Vanshika Himanshu Patel
Grade 12, Mayoor Private School
Corniche Street, Abu Dhabi, UAE
AtmosFlow proposes a solar-powered micro-vacuum system mounted on roadside barriers, using HEPA and activated carbon filters to capture particulate matter, VOCs, and emissions from vehicles. Pollutants are stored in a sealed chamber with stabilization and potential regeneration. The device emphasizes sustainability through recyclable materials, biodegradable components, and reduced e-waste.
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๐ฎ๐ณ India17Senior
Sai Vidhu Shree R
Grade 12, Ela Green School
Chengalpattu, India
SustainaShe is a project that focuses on solving menstrual waste problems using simple, low-cost clay incinerators for rural areas. It helps reduce pollution and provides a safe way to dispose of sanitary waste. The project also spreads awareness and supports women by promoting better hygiene and sustainable practices.
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๐ช๐ฌ Egypt16Senior
Hanan Mohamed Alzeer
Grade 11 (Second Secondary), Sidi Ghazi Secondary School
Kafr El-Dawar, El Beheira, Egypt
Urban heat islands are cooking us alive. EcoSkyRoof flips the script by suspending lightweight, edible green canopies directly above city streets. Acting as natural air conditioners, these aerial gardens cool neighborhoods by five degrees, absorb carbon, and feed communities. We cannot turn off the sun; let us plant the sky.
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๐ง๐ฉ Bangladesh18Senior
Samia Islam Usha
Higher Secondary (Science), Abu Bakar Biswas Moksed Ali College
Jhenaidah, Khulna, Bangladesh
My project addresses urban heat and environmental degradation through a youth-led model combining micro-forests, green shade corridors, and community climate clubs. By restoring native trees in small urban spaces, it creates cooling zones, improves air quality, and empowers young people to lead scalable, community-driven climate action.
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๐ง๐ฉ Bangladesh16Senior
Jarif Kabir, Ishraq Hasin Mozumder, Zaber Ahsan Nafi & Ishmam Ibn Kawser
OxyNova โ Microalgae Photobioreactor
Graywater-fed bioreactor. 65โ80% COD/BOD reduction. ~50kg COโ captured. 1.5โ2.5mg Oโ/L/hr produced. Solar + LED powered. Physical system with specific performance data.
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๐ง๐ฉ Bangladesh16Senior
Preom Barman & Md. Niyaj Morshed Sayem
JIBONJOL โ River Water Purification System
Using specific WHO-limit-exceeding contamination data from Dhaka's Buriganga River, this team designed and built a 5-chamber water filtration system from coconut husks, eggshells, banana peels, and rice husk biochar. The elegance: every material is local waste, and the problem is a documented public health crisis.
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๐บ๐ธ USA18Senior
Matthew Yoon
The Invisible Classroom โ IAQ Monitoring in Korean Schools
Proposed and installed real-time air quality devices across 30 classrooms in a South Korean elementary school. School implemented "Active Ventilation Protocol" based on real sensor data. Documented behaviour change.
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๐ฆ๐บ Australia16Senior
Veronica Tan
SYNERA โ Sustainability, Simplified
Digital decision support tool using AHP model to prioritise soil erosion interventions for hilly orchard farmers. No hardware. Minutes to use. Science-backed methodology.
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โญ IYEC Finalist
๐ช๐ธ Spain / ๐ฐ๐ฟ KZ16Senior
Miras Zhumagaliyev
PhotoAir โ UV Photocatalytic Air Purification
TiOโ photocatalytic indoor purifier with UV light and fan mechanism. Targets Almaty's air pollution crisis with a real, proven chemistry mechanism.
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โญ IYEC Finalist
๐ต๐ฐ Pakistan18Senior
Maryam Liaquat
Ecorise Straws โ Reusable Water Filtration Straws
Reusable filtration straws designed to provide clean drinking water while eliminating plastic waste. Lab-tested, multi-year lifespan, with a specific and documented total of 46,500 litres purified. A simple, elegant product addressing water access and plastic pollution simultaneously.
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โญ IYEC Finalist
๐ต๐ญ Philippines10Junior
MA. Cattleya L. Revilla, Jamaica O. Sandayan, Prince Christian Alana & Joshua Delante
Community-Led Oil Slick Removal in Philippine Urban Waterways
Egg white albumin coagulation method: 97โ99% oil removal, under โฑ5/litre. Recovered waste recycled into charcoal briquettes. Method from their own Regional Science Competition award.
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๐ฎ๐ท Iran9Junior
Mersana Rahmani
Effective Forest Protection: From Research to Practice
Collected native northern Iran forest seeds. Had them botanically identified. Grew through small pots โ large pots โ transplanted to suitable soil. Complete hands-on conservation cycle.
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โญ IYEC Finalist
๐น๐ท Turkey11Junior
Yรผsra Korkmaz & Zeynep Erva Oral
Removing Oil from Water by Adsorption Using Corks
Real lab experiment testing natural cork as an oil adsorbent for maritime spills. Turkey's proximity to shipping routes makes oil water pollution a real local problem. Tested material, described mechanism, documented results.
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โญ IYEC Finalist
๐ฒ๐ฝ Mexico18Senior
Andres Mauricio Rendon Torres
RenDroid โ Preventive Storm Drain Waste Removal
Autonomous technology preventing solid waste accumulation in urban storm drains before flooding occurs. No water, no fossil fuels. Preventive rather than reactive โ addressing the cause, not the flood.
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โญ IYEC Finalist
๐น๐น Trinidad & Tobago16Senior
Jayda Ramjattan
SIDS Climate Action Beat the Heat
Video monologue + eco-artwork. Reposted by UNICEF Eastern Caribbean, Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago, Rotunda Gallery, Ministry of Labour, Children's Authority.
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โญ IYEC Finalist
๐ถ๐ฆ Qatar16Senior
Ananya K Jinesh & Anaswara Anil
365 Desert Vegetation
Integrated desert agriculture: thermal wall + pipe composting + grow lights + subsurface drip irrigation + solar panels + Archimedes windmills. Multi-system approach suggesting a built prototype.
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โญ IYEC Finalist
๐ฌ๐ท Greece17Senior
Georgios Iraklis Michalopoulos
AI-Powered Maritime Performance Optimization System
Built AI chatbot analysing 6 months of shipping performance data to identify hidden fuel inefficiencies. Reduces maritime emissions through instant, actionable insights for ship operators.
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๐ณ๐ฟ New Zealand16Senior
Aditya Venkat Gulla
Developing a Flourishing Waikato โ River Quality Solutions
Multi-approach framework addressing the Waikato River's declining water quality through specific cause-targeted solutions. The Waikato River is regionally critical for water, agriculture, and Mฤori culture.
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๐ช๐ฌ Egypt18Senior
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Monitoring and Risk Assessment of Sand Dune Migration via Geomatics
GIS, satellite image analysis, and remote sensing to monitor sand dune encroachment on villages in Western Minya, Egypt from 2000โ2025. Real geospatial data, 25-year temporal analysis, documented residential hazard.
โญ IYEC Finalist
๐บ๐ฌ Uganda17Senior
AINE KENAN
ECOPACT โ Environment Community Outreach for Promoting Adaptation and Climate Transformation
Active community initiative: large-scale tree planting, climate-smart farming training, carbon footprint reduction programmes. Local skills-building for environmental resilience across diverse communities.
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๐ง๐ง Barbados16Senior
Roshuna Clarke
Project Econnect โ Global Platform for Grassroots SDG Innovation
Project Econnect is an interactive global platform designed to showcase grassroots projects, student-built robots, and technological innovations advancing the Sustainable Development Goals. It connects makers, researchers, NGOs, and communities by cataloguing scalable solutions, enabling direct collaboration, and providing tools for impact tracking and funding matchmaking.
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๐จ๐ฆ Canada11Junior
Soley
How Much Waste Do You Think You Produce in School Every Day?
Motivated by classmates' environmental unawareness, Soley independently researched her school's waste problem โ interviewing teachers who confirmed no waste audit had occurred in six years. A completed science fair project that revealed a real gap and made a real case for change.
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โญ IYEC Finalist
๐จ๐ฆ Canada15Senior
Amna Zia
Protecting Edmonton's Treasure: How Edmonton's Law is Destroying the North Saskatchewan River Valley
A detailed policy and ecological analysis of how weak municipal legislation is putting Edmonton's River Valley โ one of North America's largest urban green spaces โ at risk. The project identifies specific legal shortcomings, ecological stakes, and balanced solutions that account for city needs, communities, and the environment.
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๐ฎ๐ช Ireland15Senior
Daniel J.B
Age 15, St. David's College
Artane, Dublin, Ireland
SeaVolt is a self-operating, AI-powered marine system combining solar- and turbine-driven ships and submarines to remove plastic waste from oceans using electrostatic rods that attract debris without harming marine life. Equipped with sonar, radar, and AI navigation, the fleet is designed to operate in remote regions like Point Nemo โ the most inaccessible areas of our oceans.
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โญ IYEC Finalist
๐ฐ๐ฟ Kazakhstan16Senior
Angela Li Aleksandrovna
City Air Purification Technology in Almaty: Converting Smog into Energy
A groundbreaking concept treating Almaty's toxic winter smog as a resource rather than waste. A modular installation captures COโ from thermal power plant flue gas, purifies it through multi-stage filtration, and converts it into eco-friendly fuel via Reverse Water Gas Shift (RWGS) and Fischer-Tropsch synthesis โ processing the equivalent of 2,500 trees' annual COโ absorption per day, with by-products becoming construction materials, pigments, and fertilizers.
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โญ IYEC Finalist
๐ฒ๐พ Malaysia18Senior
Uthara Vivek
Model Mangroves: A Scientific Model to Preserve Malaysia's Mangrove Forests
Malaysia's mangrove ecosystem โ among the world's most extensive โ faces severe degradation threatening coastal communities and biodiversity. This project proposes an Ecosystem-Based Management model integrating regulatory measures, citizen science, and tidal flow restoration to address the interconnected coastal system holistically. It advocates for regulating upstream human activities as the primary driver of mangrove decline.
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โญ IYEC Finalist
๐ฒ๐ฆ Morocco13Junior
Alaa Ikbi
La Pollution de l'Eau โ Water Pollution Awareness
A Junior project raising awareness about the consequences of water pollution. The project aims to sensitise communities to the dangers of contaminated water and motivate practical action to protect water bodies in Morocco.
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๐ท๐บ Russia16Senior
Elisaveta
Bodies of Water and Associated Environmental Problems โ Lake Baikal
A focused environmental study on the threats facing Lake Baikal โ the world's deepest lake and largest freshwater reservoir by volume โ examining pollution, industrial runoff, and climate-driven ecological change in one of the planet's most irreplaceable freshwater ecosystems.
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๐ธ๐ช Sweden18Senior
Lukas Andreasson & Alice Aronsson
Beet Litter โ Sustainable Cat Litter from Sugar Beet Pulp
Sugar beet pulp โ an industrial by-product of Swedish sugar production โ mixed with potato starch and bio-coal to create cat litter that outperforms bentonite clay on odour control. The product was voluntarily chosen by their cats over commercial clay litter. Bentonite clay, the conventional alternative, is a non-renewable mined resource with significant environmental extraction costs.
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๐น๐ณ Tunisia15Senior
Rouwaida Ben Belgacem
Youth as Change-Makers in Environmental Sustainability
A youth-led initiative focused on reducing environmental damage through community awareness campaigns, sustainable practices, and youth empowerment. The project positions young people not as future leaders but as current change-makers capable of driving immediate and tangible environmental improvement in their communities.
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๐ฆ๐ช UAE14Senior
Evan Dennis Koshy
AquaWatch AI โ Real-Time Marine Pollution Detection & Awareness App
AquaWatch AI combines artificial intelligence and citizen science to combat marine pollution. Users photograph waste, soil, or water near coastlines; the AI instantly identifies pollutants, analyses environmental quality, and offers personalised eco-friendly recommendations. Gamified cleanup missions, leaderboards, and an educational marine awareness hub motivate sustained participation โ turning coastal communities into active environmental monitors.
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๐น๐ท Turkey14Senior
Rรผzgar Karaton, Duru Deniz Aslan & team
Coffenergy โ Coffee Grounds as Sustainable Battery Components
Spent coffee grounds โ collected from local urban coffee shops and destined for landfill โ are repurposed as carbon-based electrode materials for sustainable energy storage. The Coffenergy project applies circular economy principles to a waste stream that every city produces, transforming it into a component for the clean energy transition.
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๐น๐ท Turkey15 & 17Senior
Demirkan Ateล, Defne รlker & Ahmet Ata
Biodegradable Packaging from Tea Pulp โ Plastic-Free Fruit Crates
Physical prototype fruit crates made from tea pulp โ a by-product of Turkey's thriving tea industry โ handed to a real asparagus producer for testing during harvest. Designed for EU Green Deal compliance, the product offers Turkish exporters a plastic-free, locally sourceable alternative to conventional plastic crates.
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๐ช๐ธ Spain17Senior
Elena Calderon Lorente
The Street Shade Project โ Young Voices for Change
A campaign to plant native trees along the hottest urban corridors โ sidewalks, schools, and bus stops โ to restore shade, cool the air, and reduce pollution in Spanish cities. The project makes the case that meaningful climate action can start at street level, tree by tree, with young people as the driving force.
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๐ถ๐ฆ Qatar16Senior
Mohammad Nagy
Addressing Urban Desertification in Qatar: A Policy and Ecological Framework for Land Recovery
A comprehensive "Green Recovery" strategy addressing urban desertification and associated environmental degradation in Doha. The project combines policy recommendations, ecological restoration approaches, and urban planning reform into an integrated framework for recovering desertified land in Qatar's rapidly expanding urban environment.
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๐ฐ๐ช Kenya15Senior
Joy Lorchima
Trash Turns Tap โ Plastic Bottle Water Filters
In a community facing both clean water scarcity and pervasive plastic pollution, Joy proposes collecting landfill-derived plastic bottles and converting them into affordable water filters โ tackling two urgent local crises with one circular solution. The project promotes sustainability and community health locally by reducing plastic waste while expanding access to clean water.
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๐ธ๐ฌ Singapore17Senior
Le Wei
Autonomous Robotic System for Oil Spill Detection and Cleanup
A proposed autonomous four-wheel robot equipped with LiDAR, AI visual sensors, an oil detector, and a modular excavator to detect and clean oil spills on sandy shorelines โ replacing expensive, labour-intensive manual cleanup. Designed specifically for Singapore's coastline vulnerability and the significant cost it incurs from shoreline oil contamination.
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