Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability is calling for innovative solutions for pressing planetary challenges, as part of The Global Sustainability Challenge 2025-26.
The Global Sustainability Challenge is an annual competition where students from all around the world design, implement, and showcase real-world sustainability solutions — supported by a Stanford-led collective of leading educational institutions and experts worldwide.
The competition recognizes top teams with awards, trophies, mentorship opportunities, and media opp.
The 2025–26 themes are Sustainable Energy and Adaptation & Resilience, with regional showcases and a Global Finale.