Goals of the National Championship on Climate Action 2025
A National Championship on Climate Action will serve as a powerful platform to accelerate global efforts to combat climate change.
Primary Goals:
 Inspire and Mobilize: Stimulate public interest and engagement in climate action.
 Accelerate Innovation: Foster the development and deployment of cutting-edge climate solutions.
 Recognize Excellence: Celebrate and reward outstanding achievements in climate leadership and innovation.
 Promote Collaboration: Facilitate knowledge sharing and partnerships among stakeholders.
 Inform Policy: Provide valuable data and insights to policymakers for evidence-based decision-making.
Secondary Goals:
 Educate the Public: Raise awareness about climate change and its impacts.
 Empower Youth: Create opportunities for young people to lead and innovate on climate issues.
 Bridge Divides: Foster unity and cooperation among nations and communities.
 Drive Economic Growth: Demonstrate that climate action can create jobs and economic opportunities.
 Protect Biodiversity: Highlight the interconnectedness of climate change and biodiversity loss.
By focusing on these goals, the World Championship on Climate Action can become a catalyst for positive change and a beacon of hope for a sustainable future.

Objectives of a National Championship on Climate Action 2025
A National Championship on Climate Action should aim to:
Core Objectives:
 Accelerate climate solutions: Catalyze the development and implementation of innovative and scalable climate solutions.
 Inspire global action: Stimulate public interest and engagement in climate change and its solutions.
 Recognize and reward climate leadership: Highlight and celebrate individuals and organizations making significant contributions to climate action.
 Foster international cooperation: Facilitate knowledge sharing and partnerships among nations, businesses, and civil society.
 Mobilize resources: Attract investment and support for climate-related projects and initiatives.
Specific Objectives:
 Promote sustainable innovation: Encourage the development of new technologies, business models, and policies for a low-carbon future.
 Empower youth: Provide a platform for young people to showcase their climate solutions and leadership.
 Build capacity: Enhance the skills and knowledge of individuals and organizations working on climate issues.
 Inform policymaking: Provide evidence-based recommendations to policymakers to accelerate climate action.
 Create a global climate community: Foster a sense of shared responsibility and collective action on climate change.
By focusing on these objectives, a World Championship on Climate Action can become a powerful platform for driving positive change and accelerating the transition to a sustainable future.

Potential Formats
A National Championship on Climate Action will take various forms. Here are a few :
 Competition-based:
o Individuals or teams compete in challenges related to climate innovation, policy, or communication.
o Examples: Climate hackathons, pitch competitions, debate tournaments.

 Award-based:
o Recognize outstanding achievements in climate action through awards in different categories.
o Examples: Lifetime achievement awards, innovation awards, policy impact awards.
 Expo-based:
o Showcase the latest climate technologies, solutions, and research through exhibitions and conferences.
o Examples: Interactive displays, panel discussions, networking events.
 Hybrid Format:
o Combine elements of competition, awards, and expo for a comprehensive approach.

Categories
Pre-Primary (Class Nursery- 2)
Primary (3-5)
Junior (6-8)
Secondary (9-10)
Higher Secondary (11-12)

Solo Events:
∆ Art Competition – Primary (Nursery-5)
∆ Climate Science Olympiad – Primary (3-5); Junior (6-8), Secondary (9-10), Higher secondary (11-12)
∆ Idea Presentation – Secondary (Grades 9-10); Higher (Grades 11-12)

Team-Based Events:
∆ Wall Magazine – Primary (3-5); Junior (6-8), Secondary (9-10), Higher secondary (11-12)
∆ Project Display – Primary (3-5); Junior (6-8), Secondary (9-10), Higher secondary (11-12)
∆ Research Work – Secondary (9-10); Higher secondary (11-12)

Art Competition

 Rules & Regulations

• Participants will receive a single sheet of art paper at the start of the event and are kindly requested to bring their personal painting materials, as external equipment will not be provided

• In the case the art paper gets damaged after the start of the event, replacement will not be provided

• Duration: 1 Hour

 Climate Science Olympiad

Rules & Regulations

• Participants will be required to answer questions on given topic.

•The event will be held physically & Virtually on the day of the event

• Duration: 1 Hour

Idea Presentation

 Rules & Regulations

• Presentation Format: The Presentation must be submitted in advance in one of the following formats: PPTX, PDF, or MP4. We will be providing updated information regarding submission details shortly.

•Virtual Presentation: Participants will convene in a virtual Zoom session, where they will be allotted five minutes to deliver their Presentation.

•Software Freedom: There are no restrictions on the choice of software or application used for the Presentation.

•Evaluation Criteria: The judgment process will revolve around the criteria of content quality, creativity, relevance, and feasibility.

Project Display

Rules & Regulations

•All projects must focus on the specified theme(s)

•Projects that do not adhere to the allocated theme will not be considered for participation

•Projects previously showcased in other festivals will not be eligible for entry into this event

Action Research

Rules & Regulations

•Originality Requirement: Submitted research must not contain any form of plagiarism.

•Featured Presentations: The most outstanding works will be showcased on the event day.

•Submission Details: Specifics regarding submission links and deadlines will be released.

•Evaluation Criteria: Submissions will be evaluated based on the quality of their content, creativity, relevance, and feasibility.

Wall Magazine Display

Rules & Regulations
•Wall magazines that do not support the specified theme(s) will not be eligible for participation in the event