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YRE Bangladesh Competition 2026
Investigate, report and propose solutions on this year’s theme, Food Security and Climate Change. National winners represent Bangladesh at the YRE International Competition.
Ages 11–25
Individuals or groups
18 April 2026
National deadline (estimated)
4 categories
Article, photo, video, podcast
Go international
Winners represent Bangladesh
Empowering young reporters
Your stage to tell environmental stories that matter
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the 2025–2026 YRE National Competition, spearheaded by Probha Aurora, the National Operator for the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) in Bangladesh.
This competition provides an excellent platform for young minds to showcase their journalistic and creative talents, delve into environmental challenges, craft compelling stories, and propose innovative solutions. Winners will have the chance to represent Bangladesh at the YRE International Competition.
What is YRE?
YRE (Young Reporters for the Environment) is a global programme of the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) that empowers youth aged 11–25 to become environmental advocates through investigative journalism, nurturing a global network of informed and engaged citizens.
2025–2026 theme
Food Security and Climate Change
Food systems are not only highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, they also significantly contribute to it, making this issue both urgent and interconnected. Food connects us all, across cultures, communities and generations.
Explore how climate change is shaping local agriculture, disrupting food supply chains, intensifying food loss and waste, and challenging community resilience — and look for sustainable, climate-smart and resilient food practices.
We particularly welcome innovative, solution-oriented stories that advance both food security and climate action, in Bangladesh and across the globe.
Addressing food security advances these global goals:
SDG 2
Zero Hunger
SDG 3
Good Health and Well-being
SDG 12
Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13
Climate Action
Who can participate
Open to young people across Bangladesh
The competition is open to young people aged 11–25 in Bangladesh through their schools, universities or youth organisations. Participants can enter as individuals or in groups.
To compete, register through your school or youth group’s YRE programme, facilitated by Probha Aurora, National Operator of the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE).
Age categories
11–14
years
15–18
years
19–25
years
For group submissions, the age of the oldest member decides the age category.
Competition categories
Choose how you tell your story
Submit your work in one or more of these categories. Young reporters may enter different media categories.
Article
Photo
Video
Podcast
Note: all entries must first be submitted to the National Competition and be selected as the first-place winner to advance to the YRE International Competition.
Why participate?
More than a competition
National and international exposure
National winners represent Bangladesh at the YRE International Competition, gaining global exposure.
Develop your skills
Build your journalism, photography, videography or podcasting skills while advocating for the environment.
Raise awareness
Use your creativity to raise awareness and propose solutions for pressing environmental issues.
How to participate
Four steps to enter
Register
Register through your school or organisation, supported by Probha Aurora.
Submit
Submit your entry in one or more categories: article, photo, video or podcast.
Follow the guidelines
Make sure your submission follows the international competition guidelines.
National judging
A panel of national experts reviews entries; winners advance to the International Competition.
Submission deadline
National deadline: 18 April 2026 (estimated)
This allows time for national judging and submission to the international competition. Participants must confirm the official deadline with Probha Aurora.
Before you submit
Awards and requirements
Awards and opportunities
What winners receive
- National winners are honoured with certificates and recognised at a national event.
- National winners represent Bangladesh in the YRE International Competition through Probha Aurora, National Operator of the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE).
- Winning submissions compete with young reporters from around the world.
Please note: all young reporters must first submit their entry to the national competition and be selected as the first-place winner before being submitted to the International Competition by National Operators. Young reporters may submit more than one type of submission to different media categories.
Submission requirements
Every submission must
- Include: name of author(s); age of author(s) on the day of submission to the National Competition; name of registered school or group; country of residence; title of entry; link(s) to dissemination.
- Fulfil the Format & Structure and the Dissemination criteria for its category.
- Be in written and/or spoken English, or have English subtitles.
- Focus on real and current local issues with links to the global context.
- Present possible and constructive solutions supported by credible sources, e.g. local stakeholders, experts, academic research.
- Include a credit roll, footnotes or a bibliography with the sources of images, video footage, music and information not created by students.
- Identify and briefly explain how the submission relates to one or more Sustainable Development Goals. Any SDG can be the focus, but an environmental lens is always needed.
Questions about YRE competitions?
The 2025–2026 competition is now closed. For news about the next competition, contact Probha Aurora or your school’s YRE coordinator.