The Earth Foundation

Meet Nibal Hamdan Bark, the dynamic Chief Executive Officer, Head of Development and Research, and IBDP Coordinator at Greenfield College in Beirut, Lebanon. This inspiring educator was also a nominee for The Earth Prize Educator of the Year 2024. We had the great pleasure of speaking with Nibal about her unwavering passion for teaching and her transformative journey with The Earth Prize. Nibal Hamdan #TheEarthPrize #tep24 #educator #teacher #school #teacher

At The Earth Foundation, home to The Earth Prize, our mission is to inspire, educate, mentor, and empower students to tackle environmental sustainability challenges. We believe in the power of youth to #solvetheunthinkable, which is why we are dedicated to empowering the next generation. We are proud to share that our latest survey reveals 88.6% of students who participated in The Earth Prize 2024 competition reported a positive shift in their attitude toward environmental issues. One participant shared, “Thanks to The Earth Prize, I have gained confidence, started educating my friends about environmental problems, and now I believe we can make the world a better place.” With registration for The Earth Prize 2025 opening in September, there are just a few months left. Stay tuned for more updates! #theearthprize #tep #tep24 #students #environment #school #competition

Tech-Driven Beekeeping: A New Era of Protecting Pollinators and Crops Honey bees and managed pollination systems are vital, sustaining 35% of our food supply and supporting 75% of key crops globally. Yet, they face severe threats from climate change, mites, and harmful treatments. Vince, an eleventh grader from Crimson Global Academy in New Zealand, is stepping up to tackle this challenge. We had the opportunity to speak with Vince about his passion for bees and his journey as one of The Earth Prize 2024 Finalists. Read the full article to learn more about his innovative work with HiveHealthy. #TheEarthPrize #HiveHealthy #Bees #Beekeeping #Environment #Innovation #TEP24

🔊The new UNPOLLUTED podcast episode is out! In this episode, we chat with Alessandra Agnello, Investment Principal at ACE Ventures, a fund dedicated to leveraging venture capital to support climate technology companies. Alessandra shares her journey, explaining how her engineering background enhances her work and highlighting the transformative power of venture capital in driving global economic change. She emphasizes the crucial relationship between her team and the founders they support, envisioning a future where creating value and improving the world are both achievable and synergistic. Tune in to discover Alessandra’s insights on the latest breakthroughs and the hottest topics in the climate tech space! Listen here: https://lnkd.in/ecfn2nBc Alessandra Agnello ACE Ventures #TheEarthPrize #Unpolluted #podcast

On Teaching Resilience and Determination with Alexandros Papandreou We had the pleasure of speaking with Alexander Papandreou, one of this year’s nominees for The Educator of the Year award and the Chief Executive Director of Charismatheia.   This organization is dedicated to transforming education in Greece through extracurricular activities, teacher seminars, and educational consulting. In this interview, Alexandros shares why he became a teacher and emphasizes the importance of teaching resilience to young students. Read the full article here. #theearthprize #tep24 #teacher #educatoroftheyear #educator #education #school

Thrilled to see Team Ceres, a Runner-up in The Earth Prize 2024, discuss their innovative project with Euronews Green! This talented team from Türkiye developed Plantzma, an easy-to-use device that utilizes plasma technology to create resilient crops and enrich irrigation water. “Our idea for Plantzma originated from the agricultural challenges we observed in our community and family,” says Beyza. “It’s not good to watch when the big governments can solve these issues - but we are trying to do that and not them,” says 18-year-old Diyar, who is working on the project with Beyza. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/ex3Xwu2s Thank you, Angela Symons, for speaking with these young changemakers and sharing their innovative idea! #Innovation #Agriculture #Sustainability #YouthLeaders Beyza Kaya | Diyar Karabulut

The Earth Prize 2024 Finalist Team Falcons shows us how fungi can enhance soil fertility in Central America! The story of Alex’s solution began when he was working at a farm in Nicaragua last summer. There, he had first-hand contact with depleted soils, a common issue many Central American farmers face due to harmful deforestation and chemical farming practices. After witnessing Juan, the farmer he was helping, worry about the lack of rain and the unaffordability of fertilizers as prices had doubled, Alex got to work to find a solution. Read more about his work and inspiration in this article! Alex Knoepffler #tep #theearthprize24 #finalists #soil #fungi #environment

In the latest UNPOLLUTED Podcast episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Comfort Apeh Francis, a Nigerian changemaker and environmentalist. Francis comfort journey is truly inspiring, spanning roles as a scientist in wastewater treatment and construction before shifting her focus to environmental advocacy. Now, she is dedicated to decarbonization projects, climate education, and volunteer work with organizations like Scientists Rebellion and The Earth Prize. Join us to hear her fascinating story and learn about her success with her podcast, Climate Saturday! Thank you for the inspiring conversation, Comfort! Listen to the whole episode here: https://lnkd.in/eWPXSACk #unpolluted #unpollutedthepodcast #theearthprize #tep

A recent study from UNICEF USA surveyed 3,359 young people in 15 countries across Africa, Asia and North and South America and found that “more than half of these youth across the globe (57%) experience eco-anxiety“. This environmental anxiety stems from knowing they will face the escalating impacts of climate change throughout their lives, leading to a feeling of helplessness and uncertainty about where to begin tackling these pressing challenges. At The Earth Foundation, home of The Earth Prize, our mission is deeply rooted in the belief that everyone can make a difference. Every idea matters, and every perspective is valuable in driving change. Over the past three years, The Earth Prize has demonstrated that teenagers worldwide have incredible, innovative ideas to improve our world. We aim to provide them with the tools they need and encourage them to believe in themselves, showing that they can make a difference, regardless of age or background. We are proud to share the results of our latest survey from participants in The Earth Prize 2024: “95% of students feel more empowered after participating in The Earth Prize competition.” As we open the registration phase for The Earth Prize 2025 this September, we are excited to learn about the brilliant ideas young students have in store! #ecoanxiety #environmentalanxiety #theearthprize #tep24 #students #environment #climatechange

🌱 From leftover food at their school in Egypt to the soils of the world: The Earth Prize 2024 Finalist Team Environmental Saviors has developed a pioneering method to accelerate organic waste decomposition and produce high-quality fertilizer to enhance soil fertility and crop yields. Read more about the journey of Mariam, Nour, and Sondos in this article. Mariam Moustafa Nour Ahmed Hassan #soilfertility #globalwaste #wastemanagement #TheEarthPrize #TEP24 #finalists #Egyp