What if waste could replace leather?
Jinali Mody’s Banofi Leather turns banana crop waste into a plant-based alternative that looks and feels like leather. It uses 95% less water and cuts emissions by 90%.
🎉 She's one of the 2025 #YoungChamps, she’s #GenerationRestoration.
Jinali Mody’s Banofi Leather turns banana crop waste into a plant-based alternative that looks and feels like leather. It uses 95% less water and cuts emissions by 90%.
🎉 She's one of the 2025 #YoungChamps, she’s #GenerationRestoration.
October 16, 2025 at 5:43 AM
What if waste could replace leather?
Jinali Mody’s Banofi Leather turns banana crop waste into a plant-based alternative that looks and feels like leather. It uses 95% less water and cuts emissions by 90%.
🎉 She's one of the 2025 #YoungChamps, she’s #GenerationRestoration.
Jinali Mody’s Banofi Leather turns banana crop waste into a plant-based alternative that looks and feels like leather. It uses 95% less water and cuts emissions by 90%.
🎉 She's one of the 2025 #YoungChamps, she’s #GenerationRestoration.
The Young Champions of the Earth prize celebrates bold youth with big ideas to solve the planet’s toughest environmental issues.
Meet the 2025 #YoungChamps: three entrepreneurs turning waste into resources, tackling pollution, and reimagining how we use water. 🎉
www.unep.org/youngchampio...
Meet the 2025 #YoungChamps: three entrepreneurs turning waste into resources, tackling pollution, and reimagining how we use water. 🎉
www.unep.org/youngchampio...
September 24, 2025 at 9:01 AM
The Young Champions of the Earth prize celebrates bold youth with big ideas to solve the planet’s toughest environmental issues.
Meet the 2025 #YoungChamps: three entrepreneurs turning waste into resources, tackling pollution, and reimagining how we use water. 🎉
www.unep.org/youngchampio...
Meet the 2025 #YoungChamps: three entrepreneurs turning waste into resources, tackling pollution, and reimagining how we use water. 🎉
www.unep.org/youngchampio...
Ready to champion the planet? The next UNEP’s #YoungChamps of the Earth could be you.
Apply before 31 March.
Eligibility info:
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Apply before 31 March.
Eligibility info:
www.unep.org/youngchampio...
March 6, 2026 at 7:22 AM
Ready to champion the planet? The next UNEP’s #YoungChamps of the Earth could be you.
Apply before 31 March.
Eligibility info:
www.unep.org/youngchampio...
Apply before 31 March.
Eligibility info:
www.unep.org/youngchampio...
They're turning invasive weeds into biodegradable plastic. Banana waste into sustainable leather. Greywater into drinking water.
Meet the 2025 UNEP #YoungChamps of the Earth and watch their full journey, including a surprise opportunity to pitch for a $1.1 million prize: youtu.be/Rg87g26kDG8
Meet the 2025 UNEP #YoungChamps of the Earth and watch their full journey, including a surprise opportunity to pitch for a $1.1 million prize: youtu.be/Rg87g26kDG8
January 13, 2026 at 5:04 PM
They're turning invasive weeds into biodegradable plastic. Banana waste into sustainable leather. Greywater into drinking water.
Meet the 2025 UNEP #YoungChamps of the Earth and watch their full journey, including a surprise opportunity to pitch for a $1.1 million prize: youtu.be/Rg87g26kDG8
Meet the 2025 UNEP #YoungChamps of the Earth and watch their full journey, including a surprise opportunity to pitch for a $1.1 million prize: youtu.be/Rg87g26kDG8
UNEP’s #YoungChamps programme could be your opportunity to bring your idea to the global stage!
Got questions? Check out our FAQs here:
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Got questions? Check out our FAQs here:
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March 10, 2026 at 6:21 AM
UNEP’s #YoungChamps programme could be your opportunity to bring your idea to the global stage!
Got questions? Check out our FAQs here:
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Got questions? Check out our FAQs here:
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UNEP’s #YoungChamps programme has recognised 30 young people from 22 countries across past cycles.
Discover their ideas! Get inspired and apply before 31 March:
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Discover their ideas! Get inspired and apply before 31 March:
www.unep.org/youngchampio...
March 13, 2026 at 12:11 PM
UNEP’s #YoungChamps programme has recognised 30 young people from 22 countries across past cycles.
Discover their ideas! Get inspired and apply before 31 March:
www.unep.org/youngchampio...
Discover their ideas! Get inspired and apply before 31 March:
www.unep.org/youngchampio...
Turning greywater into drinking water?
That’s what Noemi Florea, one of the 2025 #YoungChamps of the Earth 🎉, is doing with her innovation Cycleau, a compact system that removes 200+ contaminants, cuts water use by 80% and lowers energy demand by a third. tinyurl.com/2jzrc9h7
#GenerationRestoration
That’s what Noemi Florea, one of the 2025 #YoungChamps of the Earth 🎉, is doing with her innovation Cycleau, a compact system that removes 200+ contaminants, cuts water use by 80% and lowers energy demand by a third. tinyurl.com/2jzrc9h7
#GenerationRestoration
October 9, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Turning greywater into drinking water?
That’s what Noemi Florea, one of the 2025 #YoungChamps of the Earth 🎉, is doing with her innovation Cycleau, a compact system that removes 200+ contaminants, cuts water use by 80% and lowers energy demand by a third. tinyurl.com/2jzrc9h7
#GenerationRestoration
That’s what Noemi Florea, one of the 2025 #YoungChamps of the Earth 🎉, is doing with her innovation Cycleau, a compact system that removes 200+ contaminants, cuts water use by 80% and lowers energy demand by a third. tinyurl.com/2jzrc9h7
#GenerationRestoration
Last week to get the opportunity to make your dream come true!
Apply for #YoungChamps, where winners receive public recognition, money allocation, training, mentorship, & the opportunity to pitch for financial backing.
Your idea can change the 🌍.
Apply before 31/03:
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Apply for #YoungChamps, where winners receive public recognition, money allocation, training, mentorship, & the opportunity to pitch for financial backing.
Your idea can change the 🌍.
Apply before 31/03:
www.unep.org/youngchampio...
March 24, 2026 at 5:49 AM
Last week to get the opportunity to make your dream come true!
Apply for #YoungChamps, where winners receive public recognition, money allocation, training, mentorship, & the opportunity to pitch for financial backing.
Your idea can change the 🌍.
Apply before 31/03:
www.unep.org/youngchampio...
Apply for #YoungChamps, where winners receive public recognition, money allocation, training, mentorship, & the opportunity to pitch for financial backing.
Your idea can change the 🌍.
Apply before 31/03:
www.unep.org/youngchampio...
Are you a young innovator aged 18–30 with an idea for the planet? 🌍
UNEP’s #YoungChamps programme awards young entrepreneurs with public recognition, money allocation, training, mentorship, and the opportunity to pitch for financial backing.
Apply before 31 March:
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UNEP’s #YoungChamps programme awards young entrepreneurs with public recognition, money allocation, training, mentorship, and the opportunity to pitch for financial backing.
Apply before 31 March:
https://ow.ly/Xwn450YkPxJ
February 24, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Are you a young innovator aged 18–30 with an idea for the planet? 🌍
UNEP’s #YoungChamps programme awards young entrepreneurs with public recognition, money allocation, training, mentorship, and the opportunity to pitch for financial backing.
Apply before 31 March:
https://ow.ly/Xwn450YkPxJ
UNEP’s #YoungChamps programme awards young entrepreneurs with public recognition, money allocation, training, mentorship, and the opportunity to pitch for financial backing.
Apply before 31 March:
https://ow.ly/Xwn450YkPxJ
Only two weeks left!
If you are a young innovator aged 18–30 with an idea for the planet, don't miss the opportunity to bring your idea into reality!
Want to be one of our next #YoungChamps? Apply before 31 March:
www.unep.org/youngchampio...
If you are a young innovator aged 18–30 with an idea for the planet, don't miss the opportunity to bring your idea into reality!
Want to be one of our next #YoungChamps? Apply before 31 March:
www.unep.org/youngchampio...
March 17, 2026 at 12:07 PM
Only two weeks left!
If you are a young innovator aged 18–30 with an idea for the planet, don't miss the opportunity to bring your idea into reality!
Want to be one of our next #YoungChamps? Apply before 31 March:
www.unep.org/youngchampio...
If you are a young innovator aged 18–30 with an idea for the planet, don't miss the opportunity to bring your idea into reality!
Want to be one of our next #YoungChamps? Apply before 31 March:
www.unep.org/youngchampio...
📢 This is your last chance to apply for the next cohort of #YoungChamps!
If you are a young entrepreneur, innovator or dreamer aged 18 to 30 with a bold idea for the planet, apply before 15 April and bring your vision to the global stage.
Apply now: https://ow.ly/y7Ta50YCrPK
If you are a young entrepreneur, innovator or dreamer aged 18 to 30 with a bold idea for the planet, apply before 15 April and bring your vision to the global stage.
Apply now: https://ow.ly/y7Ta50YCrPK
April 6, 2026 at 5:20 AM
📢 This is your last chance to apply for the next cohort of #YoungChamps!
If you are a young entrepreneur, innovator or dreamer aged 18 to 30 with a bold idea for the planet, apply before 15 April and bring your vision to the global stage.
Apply now: https://ow.ly/y7Ta50YCrPK
If you are a young entrepreneur, innovator or dreamer aged 18 to 30 with a bold idea for the planet, apply before 15 April and bring your vision to the global stage.
Apply now: https://ow.ly/y7Ta50YCrPK
📢 Application deadline extended!
Did you miss the chance to apply for the #YoungChamps award? The deadline has been extended to 15 April.
If you are a young innovator aged 18 to 30 with a bold idea for the planet, this is your opportunity to bring it to life.
Apply here: bit.ly/4lYyOAe
Did you miss the chance to apply for the #YoungChamps award? The deadline has been extended to 15 April.
If you are a young innovator aged 18 to 30 with a bold idea for the planet, this is your opportunity to bring it to life.
Apply here: bit.ly/4lYyOAe
March 31, 2026 at 2:00 PM
📢 Application deadline extended!
Did you miss the chance to apply for the #YoungChamps award? The deadline has been extended to 15 April.
If you are a young innovator aged 18 to 30 with a bold idea for the planet, this is your opportunity to bring it to life.
Apply here: bit.ly/4lYyOAe
Did you miss the chance to apply for the #YoungChamps award? The deadline has been extended to 15 April.
If you are a young innovator aged 18 to 30 with a bold idea for the planet, this is your opportunity to bring it to life.
Apply here: bit.ly/4lYyOAe
📣 Calling all youth innovators across the world! 📣
Could you be the next @unep.org Young Champion of the Earth? #YoungChamps applications are now open 🌍
Apply now: lnkd.in/eQ4GGHBi
Could you be the next @unep.org Young Champion of the Earth? #YoungChamps applications are now open 🌍
Apply now: lnkd.in/eQ4GGHBi
Are you a young innovator aged 18–30 with an idea for the planet? 🌍
UNEP’s #YoungChamps programme awards young entrepreneurs with public recognition, money allocation, training, mentorship, and the opportunity to pitch for financial backing.
Apply before 31 March:
https://ow.ly/Xwn450YkPxJ
UNEP’s #YoungChamps programme awards young entrepreneurs with public recognition, money allocation, training, mentorship, and the opportunity to pitch for financial backing.
Apply before 31 March:
https://ow.ly/Xwn450YkPxJ
February 25, 2026 at 1:50 PM
📣 Calling all youth innovators across the world! 📣
Could you be the next @unep.org Young Champion of the Earth? #YoungChamps applications are now open 🌍
Apply now: lnkd.in/eQ4GGHBi
Could you be the next @unep.org Young Champion of the Earth? #YoungChamps applications are now open 🌍
Apply now: lnkd.in/eQ4GGHBi
Do you know someone aged 18–30 with a strong idea for the planet? Share this with them. 📢 Applications are open for the next generation of @unep.org #YoungChamps (young entrepreneurs and innovators).
⏳ Deadline: April 15
📋Application ow.ly/y7Ta50YCrPK
⏳ Deadline: April 15
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April 6, 2026 at 8:21 AM
Do you know someone aged 18–30 with a strong idea for the planet? Share this with them. 📢 Applications are open for the next generation of @unep.org #YoungChamps (young entrepreneurs and innovators).
⏳ Deadline: April 15
📋Application ow.ly/y7Ta50YCrPK
⏳ Deadline: April 15
📋Application ow.ly/y7Ta50YCrPK
The sustainable future depends on new ideas… The #YoungChamps 2025 initiative by @unep.org supports young people who are innovating in response to the climate crisis...
If you are young and have an idea that can generate impact, big or small, this program is for you.
If you are young and have an idea that can generate impact, big or small, this program is for you.
They're turning invasive weeds into biodegradable plastic. Banana waste into sustainable leather. Greywater into drinking water.
Meet the 2025 UNEP #YoungChamps of the Earth and watch their full journey, including a surprise opportunity to pitch for a $1.1 million prize: youtu.be/Rg87g26kDG8
Meet the 2025 UNEP #YoungChamps of the Earth and watch their full journey, including a surprise opportunity to pitch for a $1.1 million prize: youtu.be/Rg87g26kDG8
January 14, 2026 at 10:15 AM
The sustainable future depends on new ideas… The #YoungChamps 2025 initiative by @unep.org supports young people who are innovating in response to the climate crisis...
If you are young and have an idea that can generate impact, big or small, this program is for you.
If you are young and have an idea that can generate impact, big or small, this program is for you.
🎥 United Nations South Africa posted a video
🏷️ https://unjobs.org/themes/youth-leaders
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The Next Generation: Who's Fighting for the Planet | UNEP
Got a big idea for the planet? 🌍
The UN Environment Programme's #YoungChamps programme is looking for young entrepreneurs aged 18–30 — offering funding, training, mentorship & a chance to pitch on the global stage.
Apply before 31 March: https://bit.ly/youngchampions-apply
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March 6, 2026 at 5:44 PM
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🎥 UN Environment Programme posted a video
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Turning greywater into drinking water?
That’s what Noemi Florea, one of the 2025 #YoungChamps of the Earth 🎉, is doing with her innovation Cycleau, a compact system that removes 200+ contaminants, cuts water use by 80% and lowers energy demand by a third.
#GenerationRestoration
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October 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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🎥 UN Environment Programme posted a video
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Meet our amazing Young Champions Champions of the Earth 2025
Each year, UNEP's Young Champions of the Earth prize celebrates bold youth with big ideas to solve the planet’s toughest environmental challenges.
Meet the 2025 #YoungChamps: an environmental engineer, a climate innovator, and an entrepreneur driving change. 🎉
https://www.unep.org/youngchampions/
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September 25, 2025 at 11:56 AM
🎥 UN Environment Programme posted a video
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