THE EARTH PRIZE IN NUMBERS
2022–2026
20,895
Students
4,231
Teachers
6,588
Schools
169
Countries & Territories
4,690
Solutions
176
Scholars
46
Awardees
Registered Schools
Global
65.6%
National
16.5%
Local
17.9%
Solution
Scope
Mentors
226
Mentors
108
Universities
Our Discord Community
3,460+
Members on the Earth Alliance server
700+
Student tickets for project improvements
40+
Active team channels
Age of
Participants
2026 Submission Themes
Waste
Overconsumption 4.7%
Waste management 18.8%
Textile waste 0.4%
Plastic waste 10.9%
Food waste 2.3%
Pollution
Water pollution 15.6%
Non-renewable energy 12.1%
Air pollution 8.1%
Environment
Ocean degradation 2.9%
Biodiversity loss 4.1%
Climate change 10.9%
Deforestation 1.9%
Drought 3.9%
Land degradation 3.6%
SOLVE THE
UNTHINKABLE
Over 2000 Schools
160 Countries and Territories
A global environmental sustainability competition for students between the ages of 13 and 19.
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Participants receive €500 in project funding, personalized coaching, and storytelling support to bring bold, student-centered ideas to life.