Organizers: Tongji University, UNEP-Tongji Institute of Environment for Sustainable Development, The Executive Committee of Demonstration Zone of Green and Integrated Ecological Development of the Yangtze River Delta
Timeline: From now until June 9, 2025
Challenge Theme: Innovative Solutions to Plastic Pollution
Students worldwide are invited to form teams and contribute to tackling plastic pollution through one of the following topics:
- Climate Action: Addressing plastic pollution’s impact on climate change.
- Health Guardians: Innovative solutions to mitigate human health risks caused by plastic pollution.
- Zero-Waste Cities: Strategies to minimize plastic waste in urban environments.
- Automotive and Electronics Recycling: Advancing design, materials, and recycling processes.
Who Can Participate?
The challenge is open to all university students worldwide, regardless of nationality or academic level.
How to Participate?
There are two ways to join:
- As a Participant: Form a team (2-4 members) and compete for awards and scholarships.
- As an Observer: Vote for teams and apply to attend the final as a spectator.
Key Deadlines:
- April 15, 2025: Registration deadline for participants.
- June 8, 2025: Registration deadline for observers.
Awards and Scholarships:
- Champion Team: 15,000 RMB
- Second Prize: 9,000 RMB
- Third Prize: 6,000 RMB
- Special Awards and Most Popular Team Prize also available.
- Travel and accommodation scholarships provided for shortlisted teams attending the semi-finals in Shanghai.
Submission Requirements:
- Teams must submit a poster (2:1 aspect ratio, PDF format, 300 dpi resolution) clearly presenting their solution.
- The content must be in English and visually appealing.
- All submissions must be original.
For more details and registration, visit: https://isces.tongji.edu.cn/