Ministry of Education: Guidelines for the 2027 Climate Change Creative Innovation Competition
I. Competition Background and Objectives
Climate change is a global challenge that requires interdisciplinary collaboration. In accordance with Taiwan’s Climate Change Response Act and the National Climate Change Adaptation Action Plan (2023–2026), the Ministry of Education (MOE) promotes climate change education in schools.
To encourage creativity among university and college students and strengthen their capacity for climate action and practical implementation, the Ministry is organizing the 2027 Climate Change Creative Innovation Competition.
II. Eligibility, Competition Format, Awards, and Registration
The competition is open to teams of students, including graduate students, enrolled at public and private universities and colleges.
Participants may choose topics related to climate change mitigation, adaptation, net-zero emissions, or nature-based solutions (NbS). There are no restrictions on the format of the creative projects or practical works submitted.
A summary of the competition format, awards, and registration procedures is provided below. Please refer to the attachment for complete details.
(A) Competition Format
1. Preliminary Round
Participating teams must submit a written creative project proposal. The organizers will invite a panel of judges to evaluate the submissions.
Approximately 30 teams are expected to be selected as finalists and advance to the final round.
2. Final Round
Finalist teams must complete their projects and submit the following three items before the designated deadline:
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Project Description
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Project Poster
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Short Video Introducing the Project
All finalist teams must also participate in the on-site final competition organized by the event organizers. Teams will be required to exhibit their completed projects and respond to questions from the judges.
In addition, all participating teams will vote for one another during the final competition to select the recipient of the Most Popular Project Award.
(B) Competition Awards and Prizes
1. Finalist Participation Award
Each finalist team that completes the entire competition, including the capacity-building workshop, finishes its project, and submits all required documents (including a reflection report on its participation) will receive NT$10,000 after the final competition.
This award is intended to subsidize competition-related expenses, including transportation, accommodation, and project production costs.
The implementing organization will also issue a certificate of completion to each eligible team.
2. Gold Award (1 Team)
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Certificate of recognition issued by the Ministry of Education
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Team cash prize of NT$100,000
3. Silver Award (2 Teams)
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Certificate of recognition issued by the Ministry of Education
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Team cash prize of NT$50,000 per team
4. Bronze Award (2 Teams)
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Certificate of recognition issued by the Ministry of Education
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Team cash prize of NT$30,000 per team
5. Honorable Mention Awards (Several Teams)
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Certificate of recognition issued by the Ministry of Education
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Team cash prize of NT$10,000 per team
6. Most Popular Project Award (1 Team)
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Selected through peer voting by participating teams
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Certificate of recognition issued by the Ministry of Education
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Team prize
7. Additional Recognition for the Top Five Teams
The top five teams receiving Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards will be eligible for subsidized visits to climate change-related sites and projects in Taiwan.
8. Special Awards and Prizes
(1) Agricultural Special Award – Sponsored by the Ministry of Agriculture (4 Teams)
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Certificate of recognition issued by the Ministry of Education
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Team cash prize of NT$25,000 per team
(2) Special Awards – Sponsored by the Climate Change Administration, Ministry of Environment (2 Teams)
a. “AI-Driven Net-Zero Transition” Special Award (1 Team)
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Certificate of recognition issued by the Ministry of Education
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Team cash prize of NT$30,000
b. “High-Temperature Adaptation Strategies” Special Award (1 Team)
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Certificate of recognition issued by the Ministry of Education
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Team cash prize of NT$30,000
(3) “Climate Applications” Special Award – Sponsored by the Central Weather Administration, Ministry of Transportation and Communications (2 Teams)
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Certificate of recognition issued by the Ministry of Education
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Team cash prize of NT$25,000 per team
(4) “Innovative Practices for Net-Zero Solutions” Special Award – Sponsored by the Ministry of Economic Affairs (2 Teams)
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Certificate of recognition issued by the Ministry of Education
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Team cash prize of NT$30,000 per team
(5) “Blue Resilience” Special Award – Sponsored by the Ocean Conservation Administration, Ocean Affairs Council (2 Teams)
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Certificate of recognition issued by the Ministry of Education
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Team cash prize of NT$25,000 per team
(C) Competition Registration
Registration is conducted entirely online.
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Registration Period: Now through January 11, 2027 (Monday), at 3:00 PM (Taiwan Time)
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Registration Website: https://goo.gl/xtyteh
III. Additional Information and Contact Details
Information on previous editions of the competition, including project outcomes, award-winning entries, and finalist projects, is available on the Ministry of Education’s Climate Change Education Information Platform:
Website: https://climatechange.tw
University and college students from all academic disciplines are strongly encouraged to participate.
For inquiries regarding the competition, please contact:
Contact Office: Climate Change Creative Innovation Competition Project Office, National Taiwan University
Contact Person: Ms. Chen
Telephone: +886-2-3366-5825
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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