2025 – Eco-Anxiety to Eco Action and Empowerment

These web links below can be used as a starting point to begin exploring this year’s topic of Eco-Anxiety

2024 – How can nature help us achieve the UN SDGs in my community?

These web links below can be used as a starting point to begin exploring this year’s topic of Nature-based Solutions

2023 – How can young people be better supported to thrive in green jobs?

These web links below can be used as a starting point to begin exploring this year’s topic of Green Jobs

2019 – Young people are key to achieving SDG #15 (Life on Land)

Life on Land

These links can be used as a starting point by teachers and students to explore United Nations SDG #15 (Life on Land).

2018 – My plan to protect and manage our oceans, seas and marine resources

Oceans

These links can be used as a starting point for helping teachers and students to explore marine conservation issues and begin developing imaginative plans.

2017 – Dear Mr. UN Secretary General: Climate Action

Climate Action

Plenty of sites explain the scientific facts behind climate change. However few are as good at helping young people explore practical solutions for fighting climate change.

2016 – Are Sustainable Cities Possible?

Sustainable Cities

There’s a wealth of information on ‘sustainable cities’ available online. We pulled together a few links to help get started.

2015 – My Vision for Sustainability Education

Education for Sustainability

Our intention is to help young people explore what 'education for sustainable development' and a sustainable future mean to them.

2014 – What does ‘sustainable living’ mean to you?

Sustainable Living

There are many definitions of ‘sustainable living’ and the object of this essay competition is to help young people explore what it means to them.