Contact Us

The Chen Zhi Climate Action Challenge is a national initiative in partnership with the Ministry of Environment and the Royal University of Agriculture. It empowers Cambodian youth to develop innovative and practical solutions to address climate change through seed funding, mentorship, and capacity-building activities.

Teams of 3 to 5 Cambodian youth, aged 18 to 30, are eligible to apply. Each team must select one of the four thematic areas and submit an original idea that has not previously received financial support. Selected teams must commit to participating in all required activities, including workshops, mentorship, field visits, and final pitching sessions.

There are four key focus areas:

• Renewable Energy
• Nature-Based Solutions
• Circular Economy
• Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems

Unfortunately, no. Only teams of 3–5 members are eligible.

Submit your proposal through the Chen Zhi Climate Action Challenge application form (Google Form link will be provided on the official website and social media pages).

No. A well-defined idea or proposal with clear potential for environmental impact is sufficient. The program will provide training and mentorship to help refine your idea.

Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Feasibility & Scalability (25%)
• Innovation & Creativity (20%)
• Environmental Impact (20%)
• Thematic Focus (20%)
• Clarity & Organization (15%)

No. The Chen Zhi Climate Action Challenge is exclusively open to youth teams composed of Cambodian individuals aged 18 to 30. The program is designed to empower young people—particularly university students and youth groups—to lead the development and implementation of innovative climate solutions.

While we greatly appreciate the contributions of NGOs and non-profits to Cambodia’s environmental efforts, this challenge specifically does not accept applications from registered organizations, including NGOs, as it aims to create direct opportunities for youth leadership and capacity-building.

That said, NGOs and non-profit organizations are encouraged to support the program in other ways, such as serving as mentors, resource persons, or post-program collaborators with youth teams.

Selected teams will receive:

• Access to expert-led workshops and mentorship;
• A field trip related to their project theme;
• Pitching opportunities to judges and potential investors;
• Seed funding to implement their project;
• Media exposure and visibility through official channels.

No. The program is completely free for selected teams. All workshops, mentorship, and program activities are fully covered.

Yes, as long as the team is able to attend in-person activities in Phnom Penh and commits to participating in all program components, they are welcome to apply.

Winning teams will be supported during implementation and have the opportunity be featured through media, storytelling, and potential connections with longer-term support from partners.