Each Young Explorer receives a monetary award, as well as unique training and networking opportunities, and access to additional project funding. The awardees are selected through a competitive, multi-tiered nomination and application process. From scientific innovation and conservation to education, community engagement, and storytelling, our Young Explorers tackle a wide range of issues. Young Explorers are championing climate change policy at the United Nations, empowering future generations through youth-led organizations, combating illegal wildlife trade using cutting-edge DNA barcoding, revealing  environmental issues through captivating storytelling, and developing pioneering technologies for wildlife conservation and crop disease management, and much more!