Planet+: The Climate Solutions Challenge

Planet+ is an international, multi-stage climate solutions competition for high school and undergraduate students. Interdisciplinary teams of 6–10 students work on expert-authored real-world climate case studies, conduct research, engage with stakeholders, develop and refine solutions, and present their proposals to expert judges. The competition culminates in a four-day global event in Singapore.

International climate-focused competition Opportunity to work on real-world climate challenges Expert-authored case studies developed with Columbia University climate experts Feedback and mentorship from experts and judges Development of research, systems thinking, problem-solving and communication skills Interdisciplinary teamwork experience Portfolio-ready project for university applications Opportunity to present solutions on an international stage Gold, Silver and Bronze awards, plus additional special awards Access to an international network of students and climate professionals

Open internationally to high school and undergraduate students Teams of 6–10 students High school students must work with peers from their respective school High school teams must have a teacher or mentor Interdisciplinary teams are encouraged Relevant backgrounds may include science, engineering, economics, finance, policy, governance, design and communication Students do not need to study climate science specifically If all team members travel to Singapore, only 4 may compete in any individual live simulation/presentation; all team members can participate in other events.