What is Golden Climate?
The Golden Climate International Environmental Project Olympiad brings together students passionate about the planet, giving them a stage to turn curiosity into meaningful environmental innovation.
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Olympiad 2027
The final stage
The final stage
is getting closer.
Countdown to the Golden Climate final competition and awards.
Countdown to final stage
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—Hours
—Min
—Sec
30+
Countries
500+
Projects
05
Focus Areas
$10K
Grant Pool
THE NEXT
GENERATION
IS READY.
GENERATION
IS READY.
A Platform for Action
We believe the best climate solutions can start with a student.
Our Mission
To give students a stage where curiosity becomes environmental innovation, and where bold ideas grow into solutions for a greener, more sustainable world.
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Start with the environmental challenge you care about most, build your project, and register to join us in Kenya.
How to Register
How to take part
Join in three simple steps.
Choose a Category
Find the field where your idea fits best, from agriculture and energy to design and science.
View CategoriesDevelop Your Project
Research, build and refine your idea using our judging criteria and general rules as your guide.
View CriteriaRegister Online
Submit your project, confirm your place, and get ready to present on the Olympiad stage in Kenya.
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What we explore
Five fields.
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Five fields.
One mission.
01
Environmental
Agriculture
Sustainable farming, soil biology, vertical agriculture, and smart water management.
02
Energy &
Resources
Clean wind turbines, solar generation, and smart battery storage grids.
03
Eco
Engineering
Bio-mechanics, waste-to-energy, and hardware innovation.
04
Environmental
Design
Zero-emission urban architecture and circular packaging.
05
Environmental
Science
Ecosystem conservation, biodiversity, and air-water chemistry.
Annual Timeline
GCIEPO 2027 Calendar.
Key milestones and progression stages leading up to the final event in Kenya.
Registration Opens
The official start of the registration window for GCIEPO 2027.
1st September 2026
1st March 2027
Registration Closes
Final deadline for individual and team participants.
Finalists Announced
Final list of qualifying student delegates is published worldwide.
15th March 2027
8th May 2027
GCIEPO Online Phase
The first phase of the Olympiad, held virtually for jury review.
GCIEPO Global Kenya
The main global stage competition, exhibitions, safari, and grand gala.
4 – 8 July 2027
Event Week Schedule
Five Days in Kenya.
The day-by-day program for finalists, delegates, and guests in Nairobi.
ARRIVAL
Delegations arrive in Nairobi and check in.
4 JULY 2027
EXCURSION & OPENING
City tour & official opening ceremony.
5 JULY 2027
JUDGING & EXHIBITION
Student presentations & public viewing.
6 JULY 2027
MASAI MARA SAFARI
All day wildlife safari adventure.
7 JULY 2027
AWARDS CEREMONY
Half day excursion & awards ceremony.
8 JULY 2027
DEPARTURE
Safe travels and delegation departures.
8 JULY 2027