Rotary Young Environmentalist

Inspiring young people to take action for the planet

Are you passionate about the environment? Do you want to make a difference through practical action or innovative ideas? If you care about the world around you, the Rotary Young Environmentalist Competition 2025/26 is your opportunity to speak up, stand out, and help shape a better future.

This competition is open to young people up to the age of 17 as at 31^st August 2025, whether working as an individual or in a team (up to four people). You are invited to develop a solution, campaign, or practical project in response to this year’s theme as set out in the Information Pack.

Projects can be approached from different angles and perspectives and entrants are encouraged to be creative and innovative in their interpretation of the theme.

Download the 2025/26 Information Pack and Poster and and contact your local Rotary club for an entry form.

The Rotary Young Environmentalist Competition is part of Rotary’s commitment to supporting the environment — one of Rotary’s seven Areas of Focus.

Meet the winners 2023/24

This competition last ran nationally in 2023/24 when Waste Minimisation was the theme. Read more >

The team from St George’s C of E Primary School in Telford were winners in the Junior Group category for their project installing bug hotels and bird feeders in their school.