Global Integrated Flood and Drought Management Competition for Youth-Led Projects
The Global Integrated Flood and Drought Management Competition for Youth-Led Projects supports youth involvement in building resilience to floods and droughts. It is organised by the Associated Programme on Flood Management and the Integrated Drought Management Programme, joint programmes of the World Meteorological Organization and Global Water Partnership, in partnership with the Water Youth Network. The current official Youth Engagement page highlights the 2025 winning projects rather than a new application deadline.
Quick Overview
Programme: Global Integrated Flood and Drought Management Competition for Youth-Led Projects
Opportunity Type: Youth-led project competition
Organizers: APFM and IDMP
Partner: Water Youth Network
Programme Focus: Flood and drought resilience
Related Initiative: Early Warnings for All
2025 Project Contribution: CHF 3,000 per selected project
Current Status: The official page highlights the 2025 winning projects; a current application deadline is not displayed.
About the Competition
The competition promotes the involvement of young people in integrated flood and drought management.
According to the programme, young people can contribute new perspectives, innovative ideas, and new approaches to climate action. Their participation can support communities in strengthening preparedness, response, and adaptation to floods and droughts.
The initiative is connected to the Early Warnings for All initiative and aims to increase youth participation in climate resilience efforts.
Competition Objectives
The 2025 competition aimed to involve young professionals in climate action and strengthen global resilience to floods and droughts.
Its stated objectives were:
• Enhance community resilience, including preparedness, response, and adaptation to floods and droughts.
• Demonstrate the contribution young people can make to flood and drought resilience.
• Create opportunities for youth to implement, scale, and sustain their projects.
• Increase the recognition and visibility of youth-led climate initiatives.
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Eligibility Used for the 2025 Competition
For the 2025 edition, proposed projects were required to meet specific conditions.
Projects had to:
• Be youth-led by students or young professionals under 35.
• Demonstrate active youth participation and engagement in project activities.
• Contribute to strengthening resilience to floods and droughts.
• Be innovative and results-oriented.
• Have clearly identified objectives, scope, and timeline.
• Be implementable within a maximum of nine months.
• Be scalable and sustainable over time.
Projects could be submitted by individuals, youth-led organisations, or teams of young professionals.
The 2025 competition allowed projects to be implemented anywhere.
Priority Areas
Although projects could be implemented in different locations, the 2025 competition gave priority to certain types of initiatives.
Priority included:
• Projects implemented in Least Developed Countries and Small Island Developing States.
• Projects benefiting particularly vulnerable groups.
• Projects supporting gender-transformative approaches.
• Projects incorporating Indigenous knowledge.
• Projects using nature-based solutions.
• Projects that could be scaled or replicated.
Projects outside these priority areas could still be eligible for selection.
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Financial Support for the 2025 Round
The official competition page states that selected projects in the 2025 round received a contribution of:
✓ CHF 3,000 for implementation of the proposed project activities
This amount relates specifically to the 2025 competition round and should not be assumed for a future edition unless confirmed again by the organisers.
Selection Considerations
The competition evaluates youth-led projects based on their relevance and potential contribution to flood and drought resilience.
The 2025 criteria included:
• Relevance to flood and drought resilience.
• Innovation and practical implementation.
• Potential social and community impact.
• Sustainability and scalability.
• Youth participation and leadership.
• Feasibility of the proposed activities.
The programme also places emphasis on projects that can create practical benefits for vulnerable communities.
2025 Winning Projects
More than 330 proposals from around the world were submitted to the 2025 competition. The official Youth Engagement page currently highlights two winning teams that moved forward with project implementation in Nigeria and Uganda.
GreenQuest: Flood Resilience through Gamification and Community Action
The GreenQuest project is being implemented in Nigeria.
The initiative aims to strengthen flood resilience in three high-risk, low-income communities in Lagos: Makoko, Bariga, and Iwaya.
Its activities include:
• Game-based learning on flood preparedness.
• Education on waste management and early warning systems.
• Nature-based solutions such as rain gardens and permeable pavements.
• Youth volunteer activities focused on waste disposal and drainage maintenance.
• Integration of Indigenous knowledge and local expertise.
SV4CASH: Smart Village for Climate Action Self-Help
The SV4CASH project is being implemented in Uganda.
The initiative focuses on helping rural communities strengthen their own flood resilience through community action.
Its activities include:
• Youth-led flood vulnerability mapping.
• Community-based early warning initiatives.
• Training in climate action and sustainable practices.
• Community-driven flood intervention measures.
• Activities promoting local leadership and community responsibility.
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Current Application Status
The dedicated 2025 competition page states that submissions for that edition are closed.
The current Youth Engagement page now presents the 2025 winning projects and information about previous youth-led initiatives. It does not display a new application deadline or a current submission form for another competition cycle.
Applicants interested in a future edition should therefore rely on new information published through the official programme page rather than using dates, funding levels, or application conditions from the closed 2025 round.
Official Link
Review the official programme details and follow any updated competition information provided on the official page.
