HOW IT WORKS

Get ready to compete in one of the most inclusive and globally relevant green skills competitions in the world. The Edupro Green Talent Awards 2025 is structured to challenge participants across four levels of difficulty, with real-world relevance, academic integrity, and stackable credentials at every stage.

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COMPETITION
STRUCTURE

The Edupro Green Talent Awards 2025 is a bold global initiative that empowers young changemakers aged 16–32 to tackle sustainability challenges through case-based problem-solving, mentorship, and recognition.

Organised by Edupro, a UK-based awarding organisation for sustainable and ethical education, this competition offers youth the opportunity to:

Round

Challenge

Focus

Outcome

Round 1

Mini Case Challenge

Creative green thinking

Level 4 Credential

Round 2

Detailed Case Challenge

Practical application & ESG

Level 5 Credential

Round 3

Complex Innovation Challenge

Systems thinking & ethics

Level 6 Credential

Round 4

Grand Finale Pitch

Strategic leadership

Green Talent Award
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TALENT
LEVELS

Participants are grouped into three Talent Tiers based on experience and skill maturity. All teams respond to the same challenges, but submissions are assessed in context of the group’s tier.

Talent Tier

Profile

Typical Participants

Level

Emerging Green Talent

Early-stage learners with creative sustainability ideas

School leavers, University students

ESLQF
Level 3–4

Practitioner Green Talent

Intermediate, applied green skills

University students, young professionals

ESLQF
Level 5–6

Professional Green Talent

Strategic and systemic solutions

Postgrads, entrepreneurs, experienced professionals

ESLQF Level 6–7

THE 5 GREEN LENSES

JUDGING
THEMES

All submissions are evaluated using five sustainability lenses that align with the UN SDGs and Edupro's ESLQF framework:

Circular Economy & Zero Waste

Resource efficiency, lifecycle design, reuse and upcycling.

Clean Energy & Climate Solutions

Renewable integration, carbon reduction, climate adaptation.

Sustainable Cities & Communities

Inclusive urban design, infrastructure, mobility, housing.

Green Business & Finance

ESG strategies, ethical enterprise, climate-resilient markets.

Sustainability Education & Behaviour Change

Advocacy, youth engagement, social innovation, awareness.

Judging also incorporates LEGICE: Learning Impact, Ethics, Governance, Inclusion, Creativity, and Environmental Impact.

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TIMELINE
INFOGRAPHIC

**Edupro reserves the right to change any dates or deadlines as necessary. Any updates or changes to the timeline will be communicated on the Edupro official website. Participants are advised to check the website regularly for the latest information.

CASE DELIVERY
FORMAT

Each case is:

Modular and
scenario-based, tailored to real-world issues
Delivered via email
or online platform (PDF + guidance pack)
Adapted by
complexity for each round and Talent Tier

Case Pack Includes:

  • Case brief with context, data, and guiding questions
  • Submission templates (report or deck)
  • Background resources or annexes (optional)
  • Evaluation rubric summary

Participants choose how to respond — as a written report or visual presentation — and are encouraged to engage creatively with the green themes most relevant to their region or skills.