Youth for Sustainable Policy (YSP) Global Policy Brief Competition 2026

Applications are open for the Youth for Sustainable Policy (YSP) Global Policy Brief Competition 2026. Youth for Sustainable Policy (YSP) is a global youth-led initiative dedicated to empowering the next generation to engage critically with sustainability, governance, and public policy.

The YSP Policy Brief Challenge 2026 is their flagship global writing competition, inviting youth to engage critically with climate and energy policy. Participants will produce a concise, research-backed policy brief evaluating real-world policy and proposing actionable improvements. This competition is aligned with YSP’s Research & Policy and Environment tracks, and serves as a pathway for publication, recognition, and advancement within YSP.

By participating, candidates build their portfolio through invaluable experience in policy analysis and research, amplify their voice in front of leading youth networks and experts fighting for real-world sustainable policy, and develop critical skills in translating complex economic data into sharp, persuasive arguments for policy adoption.