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Eligibility & Requirements

Who can participate in the Chen Zhi Climate Action Challenge

Eligibility Criteria

Age Eligibility: 18 – 30 years old
Team Composition: 3 – 5 members per team
Theme Selection: Each team must select one out of 4 thematic areas
1. Renewable Energy
2. Nature-Based Solutions
3. Circular Economy
4. Sustainable Agriculture & Food Security
Originality: Submissions must be original and not previously awarded or plagiarized
Independent Submissions Only: Proposals must be submitted by teams not formally representing any existing organization (e.g., NGOs, companies). Proposals submitted under or on behalf of existing organizations are not eligible.
Commitment: Team must fully participate in workshops, mentorship, semi-final and the final pitch.
Implementation: Selected winners must commit to implementing their proposed project.

Application Requirements

Language: English
Team Bio: Background of all team members and their roles
Project Summary (1 Page, PDF Format): Overview of the idea, expected impact, and relevance to the chosen theme
Implementation Plan (Max. 2 Pages, PDF Format): Key activities, timeline, team responsibilities, estimated budget.
File Format & Naming:
- Save both files as PDF
- Use the naming format:
  - TeamName_ProjectName_ProjectSummary_CAC2025
  - TeamName_ProjectName_ImplementationPlan_CAC2025
  - Example: Atomic_Greenovators_ProjectSummary_CAC2025
Attach both files in the CAC Google Form Submission

4 Thematic Areas

Choose your focus area for maximum impact

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Renewable Energy: Simple clean energy for everyone

We support new ideas that bring affordable and accessible clean energy—like solar or wind power—to Cambodian communities. If your idea helps reduce pollution and bring reliable energy to more people, this is your category.

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Nature-Based Solution: Working with nature to solve climate problems

This theme looks for projects that protect and use nature—like trees, forests, water, and soil—to fight climate change. Whether it’s planting mangroves, building green spaces, or restoring wetlands, your idea should help people and nature at the same time.

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Circular Economy: Turning waste into something useful

Do you have an idea that reduces waste or gives used materials a second life? This theme is for projects that promote recycling, upcycling, and smart ways to use less and waste less. Think creative, practical, and resource-efficient.

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Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security: Smart farming and food solutions for our future

This category is for ideas that make food and farming more climate-friendly. This could mean reducing food waste, using eco-friendly farming techniques, or promoting plant-based and alternative proteins to improve food security in Cambodia.