
https://www.unep.org/events/unep-event/2025-young-champions-earth-award-...
Background
Launched in April 2017, this forward-looking programme empowers exceptional young environmentalists who show outstanding potential to drive positive change for our planet. The initiative is coordinated and hosted annually by UNEP, sponsored by Chris Kemper, UNEP’s Advocate for Partnerships, founder of cleantech company Palmetto, and co-founder of Planet A, a new YouTube channel to drive environmental awareness into action. To date, it has recognized 30 trailblazing environmental leaders between the ages of 18 and 30, including three awardees from the most recent 2025 cycle.