2027 Competition Details Announced!
For official rules, deadlines, and updates, please refer to the competition organizer. Aralia provides competition information for student reference and is not affiliated with the competition organizer.
Young Reporters for the Environment Competition
Young Reporters for the Environment Competition is operated by Foundation for Environmental Education. YRE gives young people aged 11-25 a platform to research environmental issues and promote solutions through investigative reporting, photography, and video journalism.
Aralia does not currently offer a preparation class for this competition.
Competition Overview
Eligibility
11-25 years old
Entry Fee
Free
Submission Deadline
May 5, 2027
Results Announcement
Mid-June 2027
Competition Details
1. Age Categories
The Young Reporters for the Environment (YRE) International Competition is open to
- Individuals or groups aged 11–25 through schools, universities, or youth organizations.
- Young people are enrolled in the Twinning international collaboration.
- Students from International Schools that are registered as Eco-Schools.
- Scouts Groups (from countries where FEE has no national member)
- UNESCO Associated Schools Network (ASPnet)
There are 3 age categories in the YRE International Competition:
- 11-14
- 15-18
- 19-25
2. Competition Structure
All participants must first submit to their national competition. Only first-place national winners advance to the International Competition.
3. Young Reporters for the Environment Competition Categories
Theme: Small Worlds, Big Futures: Reporting from a Pollinator-Powered 2030. Potential topics include:
- Pollinators and biodiversity
- Pollinators and food systems
- The relationship between pollinators and local communities
- Environmental challenges affecting pollinators
Solutions that support pollinators and a sustainable future
Submission Categories:
- Article: Written reporting that investigates environmental issues using research, evidence, and interviews.
- Video: Long-form Reportage [max 3 mins] (documentary, news report on YouTube or Vimeo) OR Short-form Campaign (TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels)
- Photo: One Take Photo OR Staged Campaign Photo OR Photo Story (3-5 photos)
- Podcast: Audio storytelling and reporting about environmental issues.
- Open Format: An alternative format for communicating environmental stories. Check the official assessment criteria for specific requirements.
- Twinning: An article or video connecting two different contexts through international collaboration.
4. Timeline
- International Deadline for Competition Submissions: May 5, 2027
- International shortlisting: May 10–20, 2027
- International jury review: May 20–June 3, 2027
- Announcement of International Competition Winners: June 2027; exact date to be announced
5. Prizes
Winning entries will be showcased in the YRE Virtual Gallery
Class Recommendation
Prepare to compete at the highest level