About IYEC

Youth leading
environmental change

Founded and run by students, for students.

The International Youth Environmental Challenge (IYEC) is a youth-led initiative that empowers young people from 50+ countries to turn local environmental concerns into real, public solutions — through competition, research, and mentorship.

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Our Founder

Meet the Founder

Justin Huang

Founder

Justin is interested in how young people learn through experience, connection, and initiative, and focuses on creating spaces where youth can explore ideas and take ownership of what they care about.