Project Earth, an Earthshot Prize partner, is giving ICE CityZen Award finalists the opportunity to be recognised on the international stage.
The ICE has announced a new partnership with Project Earth to support the climate innovations of young people.
Project Earth, also a partner of the Earthshot Prize, helps the next generation turn their ideas into action, and climate anxiety into leadership.
It will work with the institution through the ICE CityZen Award, a flagship programme for 16- to 18-year-olds, to give students the chance to be recognised on an international stage.
How will the partnership work?
The ICE CityZen Award, which attracts thousands of participants every year, invites students to explore careers in civil and infrastructure engineering.
With a strong emphasis on sustainability and reducing our environmental impact, the award asks students to pitch an engineering project that will solve an issue in their local area.
Through the new partnership, all of these pitches will be considered for Project Earth’s support programmes, offering visibility, mentorship and access to global networks.
The pitches that make it to the final will also be eligible for the new Project Earth Commended category within the ICE CityZen Award.
This honour will recognise outstanding youth-led environmental innovation.
Check out one of last year’s winning project pitches:
Become a Project Earth advisor
ICE members are invited to join Project Earth as volunteer advisors.
Advisors play a vital role in mentoring young changemakers, offering guidance on up to two student projects per year.
It’s a unique opportunity for civil engineers to share their expertise and help shape real-world solutions to climate and sustainability challenges.
Why should ICE members become Project Earth Advisors?
- Support the next generation of engineers and sustainability leaders
- Contribute to meaningful, youth-led environmental innovation
- Join a global network of scientists, educators and changemakers
- Inspire young people to pursue careers in civil engineering
Becky Parker, director of Project Earth, said: “Having civil engineers join our advisory network at Project Earth brings invaluable expertise and perspective – especially as we support students in turning bold ideas into practical, scalable solutions.”
Find out more about becoming an advisor
To apply, contact Becky Parker at [email protected].
Other ways to get involved: Pitch for the Planet
Project Earth will host its flagship event, Pitch for the Planet, on 26 June 2026 at the Royal Institution in London.
The event will showcase student-led climate and biodiversity projects to an audience of investors, advisors, celebrities and peers.
Sustainable Development Goals:
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