The Tide Turners Plastic Challenge was developed as part of UNEP's Beat Plastic Pollution campaign with a focus on building the capacities of young people to tackle plastic pollution.
The Tide Turners Plastic Challenge isn't just any challenge – it's a dynamic, fun-filled quest designed to inspire young minds. The Challenge has been developed with a series of levels and activities that not only test and build the skills of young people but also deepen their awareness of crucial environmental issues. Upon completion of the challenge, the participants are awarded with a badge and certificate that serve as a testament to their budding leadership skills and encourage them towards creating impactful change and a brighter future for all.
Achievements of the Tide Turners Programme:
1 Million Youth Mobilized Globally: Tide Turners has engaged over 1,000,000 young people, with 53% of them being young women, across 50 countries in the fight against plastic pollution since launching in 2018.
State-Wide Plastic Ban in Bihar, India: A youth-led campaign by Tide Turners successfully resulted in a state-wide ban on single-use plastics in Bihar.
Partnerships, networks, centres & programmes collaborating with UNEP
UNEP has worked with the World Organization of the Scout Movement, the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, and many others to roll-out the Tide Turners Plastic Challenge in over 50 countries since launching in 2018.
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The work of UNEP on tide turners is led by the Youth, Education and Environment.
