YOUNG REPORTERS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT (YRE)

The YRE programme is an international network & platform for young people to investigate, research and share solutions to global environmental issues.

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YRE International Competition 2025-2026

The YRE International competition takes place annually and each year has a different thematic focus.

This edition 2025-2026 is centered around the theme of food security & climate change. Food systems are deeply impacted by climate change.

Watch the launch video and find out more information on how to participate in this environmental journalism & content creation competition.

YRE Launch video 2025-2026
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Sharpen your leadership edge
Sharpen your leadership edge

Develop powerful communication, initiative-taking thinking, and critical analysis skills through storytelling, photography, and videography. Learn from experienced professionals and get noticed by decision-makers in the environmental sector. 

Be the voice on climate issues
Be the voice on climate issues

YRE allows you to lead environmental causes you care about. Your YRE reports can spark positive change, inspire others to act and even influence policy makers.  

Channel passion into solutions
Channel passion into solutions

YRE helps you transform environmental concerns into actionable solutions. Gain a deeper understanding of critical issues and discover ways to influence local change alongside your community.

YRE is a Leadership and Community Programme

For over 30 years the Young Reporters for the Environment (YRE) programme, international competition and global network have been equipping and mentoring future leaders to investigate environmental issues and drive positive, solution focused change.  Suitable for young people aged 11-25 in both formal and non formal education settings, the four steps of YRE provide young people with valuable life skills and knowledge to leverage media and their own voices. Through the programme these young influencers become powerful advocates within their communities, inspiring all those around them. Our young reporters for the environment are not simply inheriting a future sustainable world – they are the ones actively shaping it. 

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