Discover the Inspiring Winners of the 2025 Young Climate Prize: Celebrating Changemakers in Our World – e-flux Announcements

The Young Climate Prize has announced its winners for this year! This exciting program supports young people under 25 working on climate solutions. This year, 25 finalists from 17 countries participated in a Design Academy, where they learned from top designers and experts to enhance their projects.

Four exceptional individuals stood out and were recognized by a talented jury: Mohamed Salem Mohamed Ali (23, Algeria), Kenneth Uche (24, Nigeria), Amara Nwuneli (17, Nigeria), and Dayana Blanco Quiroga (25, Bolivia). Their innovative projects tackle important issues like food insecurity, indoor air pollution, youth mobilization for climate action, and wetland restoration.

Each winner receives a cash prize and a chance to present their work at The World Around Summit 2025 in New York. This summit is partnering with MoMA’s Emilio Ambasz Institute for a day full of insightful discussions. Free tickets are available for those interested in attending.

Meet the winners:

• Young Climate Visionary: Mohamed Salem Mohamed Ali, 23 (Algeria)
  Mohamed lives in the Smara refugee camp, where food scarcity is a constant issue. To combat this, he is developing sustainable farming methods using “sandponics” and hydroponics. His garden, created from tires and other recycled materials, serves as a model for self-sufficiency. He even produced a short film to encourage other refugees to grow their own food.
• Young Climate Designer: Kenneth Uche, 24 (Nigeria)
  Kenneth created the Smokeless Briqs Energy Solutions, a stove made from recycled metals that helps reduce indoor air pollution. This innovative stove also provides electricity to homes that lack power. His design is crucial for many remote communities in Nigeria.
• Young Climate Voice: Amara Nwuneli, 17 (Nigeria)
  Amara leads the “Preserve Our Roots” movement, turning unused land in Lagos into a community park focused on climate education and activism. Built with repurposed materials, this project aims to inspire environmental responsibility among young people in Nigeria.
• Jury Prize: Dayana Blanco Quiroga, 25 (Bolivia)
  Dayana and her team are revitalizing the polluted Uru Uru Lake using traditional ecological knowledge. Their efforts have helped reduce pollution levels by 30% by utilizing local reeds and collected plastic, showcasing the power of indigenous practices in environmental restoration.

For more details about these inspiring winners and their transformative projects, check out the Young Climate Prize website and their YouTube channel.