The Global Sustainable Development Challenge (GSDC), hosted by the Global Oasis Climate Fund (GOCF), aims to encourage young people worldwide to propose actionable environmental and sustainable development solutions through science, technology, and social innovation, driving green transformation.
This competition focuses on "Green Innovation · Sustainable Future", with key themes including:
Climate Change Response: Innovative carbon reduction and clean energy solutions.
Ecological Protection: Forest, ocean, and biodiversity conservation.
Sustainable Urban Development: Green architecture, smart eco-cities, and circular economy.
Environmental Education and Public Engagement: Raising global awareness of sustainable development.
Participants: Undergraduate and associate degree students (or equivalent) worldwide, including young researchers, specializing in business administration, management, accounting, finance, computer science, design, media, or related fields.
Regions: Europe-Asia, East Asia, Americas, and Oceania.
Team Formation: 2–6 members per team,不限专业、年级，with up to 1 advisor.
Timeline:
Preparation: March 1 – April 5, 2025.
Submission: April 5 – April 12, 2025.
Results Announcement: April 15, 2025.
Tasks:
Online Content Creation: Act as a GOCF development team, create and promote online content (40% of score based on quality, influence, and visual design).
Project Proposal: Develop a feasible, environmentally friendly, and sustainable project (submitted as a paper, PPT, or poster; 60% of score based on innovation, practicality, and environmental impact).
Format: On-site presentation of projects.
Preliminary Date: May 15, 2025.
Results Announcement: Scores will be evaluated by judges, and regional winners will be announced by John Bercow, former Speaker of the UK House of Commons.
Excellence Award:
Qualification for the regional round.
Honorary certificate.
Third Prize:
Qualification for the regional round.
Honorary certificate.
GOCF internship opportunity.
Second Prize:
Qualification for the regional round.
Honorary certificate.
GOCF internship opportunity.
GOCF Youth Leadership Award.
First Prize:
Qualification for the regional round.
Honorary certificate.
GOCF internship opportunity.
GOCF Youth Leadership Award.
UN volunteer opportunity.
$1,000 USD.
Submit your team/personal information and contact details to: Contact@gocf-sdg.org.
Join the GSDC and be part of the global movement for a sustainable future!
