Climate Impact Innovations Challenge 2026: Article Competition

In the fight for our planet’s future, your words are one of the most powerful tools. Transform your insights into impact for a sustainable tomorrow!

Write an article about one of the three tracks of CIIC 2026: Energy Transition, Food & Nature Solutions, or Circular Economy.
Join the Article Competition

What you’ll win:

  • A total of Rp1.8 million in cash for winners!
  • Networking session with international changemakers & investors at the CIIC 2026 Grand Finale
  • A chance to get an exclusive East Ventures office tour with fellow winners
  • Certificate of appreciation for the Top 10 finalists

General guidelines of the competition:

  • The competition is open to: Highschool students (SMA or equivalent), Undergraduate students (S1), and Postgraduate students (S2).
    *For high school students, please tick a checkbox for a parent or guardian consent in the application.
  • Participants must provide a valid Student ID (KTM or equivalent proof of enrollment).
  • Participants must submit their article through the online form before the 12 June 2026 11.59 PM (GMT+7).
  • Articles must be written in English, with a length between 800 - 1,000 words, and submitted in PDF format, and file name format: Full Name_Title.
  • To make your article stand out, please ensure it is SEO-friendly; Include your chosen topic, targeted keywords, SEO title, and key phrases at the top of your article.
  • Submissions must align with the CIIC 2026 theme, focusing on one or more of the following themes:
    • Energy Transition;
    • Food and Nature Solutions;
    • Circular Economy;
  • Each submission must be the work of a single individual. Group submissions are not allowed.
  • All entries must be original and must not have been previously published, submitted, or awarded in any other platform, competition, or media.
  • Plagiarism is strictly prohibited. Any article found to contain plagiarized content will be automatically disqualified (we will check!).
  • Participants are required to follow CIIC’s official social media accounts:
  • All submitted articles will become the intellectual property of CIIC and may be used for promotional or publication purposes on the discretionary basis of CIIC, with credit given to the author.
  • Articles will be evaluated by judges selected by the committee. The judges’ decisions are final and cannot be contested.
  • Any changes or updates to the guidelines will be announced via CIIC’s official communication channels throughout the competition period.
  • There are no registration or submission fees. CIIC does not authorize any third party to collect payments on its behalf. Participants should be cautious of fraudulent payment requests or scams.
  • For inquiries, please contact:

Turn your thoughts into the catalyst for change!

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