2025 Global Environment Solutions Challenge (GESC) is now open for registration! Co-organized by Tongji University, UNEP-Tongji Institute of Environment for Sustainable Development, the challenge invites university students worldwide to propose innovative solutions to plastic pollution.

Key Information

Registration Deadline: April 28, 2025 (Participants) | June 6, 2025 (Observers)

Format: First round online; Semi-finals & finals held during the 14th International Student Conference on Environment and Sustainability (ISCES) in Shanghai
Awards: Up to 4,200 USD including prize and travel scholarships for semi-finalists

Competition Tracks

• Climate Action – Addressing the link between plastic pollution and climate change

• Health Guardians – Mitigating human health impacts of plastic waste

• Zero-Waste Cities – Reducing plastic waste and enhancing recycling in urban settings

• Automotive & Electronics Plastic Recycling – Innovations in design and recycling processes

Students can form teams of 2-4 members and choose one topic. The competition follows a first-come, first-served rule, with a maximum of 100 teams per topic.

For registration, visit: https://isces.tongji.edu.cn/

For more details, visit: CALL FOR | 2025 Global Environment Solutions Challenge (GESC)

Join us in tackling plastic pollution and making a difference!