World Championship on Climate Action - 2026
- Malaysia
- December 26-31, 2026
Goal
A World Championship on Climate Action will serve as a powerful platform to accelerate global efforts to combat climate change.
Primary Goals:
- Inspire and Mobilize: Stimulate public interest and engagement in climate
action. - Accelerate Innovation: Foster the development and deployment of cutting-edge
climate solutions. - Recognize Excellence: Celebrate and reward outstanding achievements in
climate leadership and innovation. - Promote Collaboration: Facilitate knowledge sharing and partnerships among
stakeholders. - Inform Policy: Provide valuable data and insights to policymakers for evidence-based decision-making.
- Inspire and Mobilize: Stimulate public interest and engagement in climate
Secondary Goals:
- Educate the Public: Raise awareness about climate change and its impacts.
- Empower Youth: Create opportunities for young people to lead and innovate on climate issues.
- Bridge Divides: Foster unity and cooperation among nations and communities.
- Drive Economic Growth: Demonstrate that climate action can create jobs and
economic opportunities. - Protect Biodiversity: Highlight the interconnectedness of climate change and biodiversity loss.
By focusing on these goals, the World Championship on Climate Action can become a
catalyst for positive change and a beacon of hope for a sustainable future.
Objectives of a World Championship on Climate Action 2026
A World Championship on Climate Action should aim to:
Core Objectives:
- Accelerate climate solutions: Catalyze the development and implementation of
innovative and scalable climate solutions. - Inspire global action: Stimulate public interest and engagement in climate
change and its solutions. - Recognize and reward climate leadership: Highlight and celebrate individuals
and organizations making significant contributions to climate action. - Foster international cooperation: Facilitate knowledge sharing and
partnerships among nations, businesses, and civil society. - Mobilize resources: Attract investment and support for climate-related projects
and initiatives.
Specific Objectives:
- Promote sustainable innovation: Encourage the development of new
technologies, business models, and policies for a low-carbon future. - Empower youth: Provide a platform for young people to showcase their climate
solutions and leadership. - Build capacity: Enhance the skills and knowledge of individuals and
organizations working on climate issues. - Inform policymaking: Provide evidence-based recommendations to
policymakers to accelerate climate action. - Create a global climate community: Foster a sense of shared responsibility
and collective action on climate change.
By focusing on these objectives, a World Championship on Climate Action can become
a powerful platform for driving positive change and accelerating the transition to a
sustainable future.
Who can be a part of it?
- Educational Institution
- Institution head ( Head Teacher/ Principal)
- Students ( Grade 1-12)
- Teachers (Primarily level to Higher secondary)
Potential Formats
A World Championship on Climate Action will take various forms. Here are a few :
- Competition-based:
o Individuals or teams compete in challenges related to climate innovation, policy, or communication.
o Examples: Climate hackathons, pitch competitions, debate tournaments. - Award-based:
o Recognize outstanding achievements in climate action through awards in different categories.
o Examples: Lifetime achievement awards, innovation awards, policy impact awards. - Expo-based:
o Showcase the latest climate technologies, solutions, and research through exhibitions and conferences.
o Examples: Interactive displays, panel discussions, networking events. - Hybrid Format:
o Combine elements of competition, awards, and expo for a comprehensive approach.
Program Activities:
- Art Competition – Primary (Nursery-5)
- Climate Science Olympiad – Primary (Grade 3-5); Junior (Grade 6-8), Secondary (Grade 9-10), Higher secondary (Grade 11-12)
- Idea Challenge Competition – Secondary (Grade 9-10); Higher Secondary (Grade 11-12)
- Poster Presentation –Junior (Grade 6-8)
Type of Program
- Online
- Offline
Categories
Individual Categories:
- Climate Innovation: Recognizing individuals who have developed
groundbreaking solutions to climate challenges.
Subcategories: Sustainable education infrastructure/ green concept,
carbon capture, green technology
- Climate Education and Advocacy: Honoring individuals who have excelled in raising awareness and inspiring climate action. Subcategories: Youth leadership, community engagement
- Climate Journalism: Awarding outstanding reporting on climate change.
- Climate Art and Culture: Recognizing creative works that inspire climate action.
- Climate Entrepreneur: Recognizing individuals who have successfully launched climate-focused businesses or social enterprises.
- Climate Activist: Honoring individuals who have led impactful climate protests or campaigns.
- Climate Education Leadership: Recognizing teachers or head teachers who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in climate education.
- Climate Action Integration: Awarding educators who have successfully
integrated climate change into multiple subjects. - Climate Student Empowerment: Honoring teachers who have empowered students to become climate leaders.
Educational Institution Categories:
- Climate Campus Sustainability: Recognizing institutions with outstanding sustainability practices on their campuses.
- Climate Community Engagement: Awarding institutions with strong
partnerships and collaborations on climate action.
Time frame:
- Call for the competition & Receiving Application: October 20 – 25, 2026
- Registration: October 25, 2026 – November 05, 2026
- International Round: December 26 – 31, 2026
How to join WCCA 2026?
Step 1. Submit Registration Form
Step 2. Receiving Confirmation
Step 3. Payment
Step 4. Join International Round
Registration Fee
Keep in touch with us. Details will be announced soon!
Registration Fee will cover:
For Category: Students
- Program Fee
- Accommodations (Twin share)
- Basic Food (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner);
- Ground Transportation
- Internal Transport
- Conference Pack
- Official ID
- Entry Card
- Cultural Activities*
- Sight Seeing*
- Visiting School/University
- Mentoring support for students
- Networking Opportunities
- Certificate
- Crest/Memento*
For Category: Accompanying Person
- Accommodations (Twin share) for 3 Nights
- Basic Food (Breakfast/2 days Dinner):
- Ground Transportation
- Internal Transport
- Gala Dinner
Contact Information
Please contact us at the following numbers or email address:
Phone: +881533391687
Email: info@geistfoundation.org