generation earthshot
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Inspiring young Africans to imagine, innovate, and act for our planet.
about the project
Generation Earthshot is a global learning initiative created by The Earthshot Prize and The World’s Largest Lesson, delivered in partnership with UNICEF and UNESCO.
At STEAMLabs Africa, we bring this mission to life across schools and communities by engaging learners in creative problem-solving for environmental challenges.
Through project-based learning, students explore the five Earthshots — Protect and Restore Nature, Clean Our Air, Revive Our Oceans, Build a Waste-Free World, and Fix Our Climate — turning ideas into local impact.
the sTEAMLabs africa connection
STEAMLabs Africa joined Generation Earthshot to localize the movement across Africa – aligning with our vision to ignite young minds through Digital, Green, and Entrepreneurial Skills.
We design teacher toolkits, student challenge labs, and showcase platforms that allow learners to become environmental innovators in their own communities.
our focus
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Learning for the Planet: Embedding sustainability in everyday lessons.
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STEM Meets Environment: Using technology and creativity to solve real-world problems.
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Local Action, Global Impact: Turning classroom ideas into measurable community projects.
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Empowered Teachers: Building educator capacity to facilitate green innovation.
why it matters
“We’re not just teaching about the environment; we’re empowering a generation to heal it.”
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Africa’s young population holds the key to a sustainable future. Yet, many learners lack opportunities to apply science, creativity, and design thinking to real-world challenges.
Generation Earthshot bridges that gap—helping young people dream bigger, design solutions, and act for the planet while aligning their ideas with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
the journey so far
2,000+ students engaged in sustainability innovation challenges.
100+ teachers trained to integrate the Earthshots into the curriculum.
45+ schools have run Earthshot challenges or community impact projects.
Projects addressing waste, water, reforestation, and clean energy.
sample students projects
| Project Title | Description | Earthshot Focus | Impact |
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| Plastic to Pavement | Students collected plastic waste to make eco-bricks for playgrounds. | Build a Waste-Free World | 5,000 kg of waste repurposed |
| Air Guardians | Learners built low-cost air quality sensors using micro:bit kits. | Clean Our Air | Data shared with local communities |
| Blue Hope Initiative | Coastal students designed awareness campaigns to protect ocean life. | Revive Our Oceans | 15 local beach clean-ups |
| Solar Smart Gardens | Schools created solar-powered irrigation prototypes. | Fix Our Climate | Improved crop yield in 3 schools |
teacher empowerment
Through our Green Educators Workshops, teachers learn to:
🔬 Connect Earthshots to Learning
Connect Earthshots to science, geography, and technology lessons to deepen understanding and inspire action.
💡 Facilitate Inquiry & Creativity
Facilitate inquiry-based and maker-centred learning to help students explore real-world environmental challenges.
🌍 Guide Local Innovation
Guide students to define local problems, prototype creative solutions, and share their impact stories with the community.
“My students learned that their small actions—like reusing plastic bottles—can change the community.”
— Faith, Teacher at Machakos Primary School
The Generation Earthshot Challenge
Winners and featured schools are celebrated through the STEAMLabs Africa Green Innovation Showcase.
Each year, schools participate in a 6–8 week challenge cycle
📘 Learn
Discover global environmental challenges and explore innovative solutions shaping a sustainable future.
💭 Imagine
Identify a local issue to address through creativity, collaboration, and sustainable innovation.
⚙️ Create
Design, prototype, or campaign for change using technology, science, and creative problem-solving.
🌍 Share
Showcase your solutions at school, community, or virtual events to inspire global impact.
Our Partners
Together, we nurture a generation of environmental innovators shaping Africa’s green future.
Impact Highlights
🌿 45,000 learners inspired to design planet-positive ideas.
💧 200 eco-projects launched in schools and communities.
💡 Innovation labs established in 10 counties.
🏆 Annual Green Innovators Awards to celebrate student-led change.
Get Involved
For Schools
Bring Generation Earthshot to your students.
Register Here →
For Teachers
Join our Green Educators Program and inspire changemakers.
Apply Now →
For Partners & Sponsors
Support sustainability education and innovation in Africa.
Contact Us →
FAQs
No. Our teacher guide provides step-by-step activities and student challenge toolkits.
Typically 6–8 weeks, adaptable to your term or club schedule.
Yes! STEAMLabs Africa offers both online and hybrid participation models.
It’s not a competition—it’s a movement. However, top projects are celebrated in our Green Innovation Showcase.
Together, We Can Build Africa’s Green Generation.
Join STEAMLabs Africa and the Generation Earthshot movement to bring sustainability learning to every child.
🌱 Start a School Challenge
🌍 Sponsor a Green Lab
💡 Share a Student Story