Youth Power Meets Planet at Inaugural Sustainability Youth Festival 2025: A Platform to Learn, Lead & Create Change

The Sustainability Youth Festival (TSYF) is making its highly anticipated debut on 1 August 2025 at The Capitol Theatre and Outdoor Plaza, opening doors for young changemakers to step up, speak out, and drive meaningful action in the face of climate challenges.

Under the theme “The Sustainability Puzzle – Every Piece Matters,” TSYF brings together youth across Singapore to explore how every effort, big or small, fits into the bigger picture of building a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable future.

Youth Voices at the Forefront of Climate Action

With growing concern around climate change—highlighted by a 2024 National Climate Change Secretariat survey showing 96% of Singaporeans aged 20–49 are engaged with climate issues—TSYF arrives as a timely, youth-led initiative that transforms concern into real-world solutions.

Organised by EB Impact in partnership with the Inter-University Environmental Coalition (IUEC) and supported by the SG Eco Fund, the event also sees collaboration from partners OCBC and Meta, combining educational, financial, and digital expertise to empower the next generation of sustainability leaders.

TSYF Challenge: Turning Ideas into Impact

At the heart of the festival lies the TSYF Challenge, inviting youth teams under 35 to pitch innovative sustainability projects. Finalists will showcase their ideas live on stage for a chance to win funding of up to S$20,000.

Challenge Categories

Sustainability Youth Changemaker (Primary & Secondary)

• Focus: Awareness campaigns and community-led initiatives
• Prizes: 3 winning teams receive $2,500 each

Sustainability Youth Innovator

• Focus: Entrepreneurial product/service-based solutions
• Junior Prize: $10,000
• Senior Prizes: $20,000 (Champion), $10,000 (1st Runner-up)

Key Deadlines:

• Registration closes: 30 June 2025
• Video pitch submissions: 16 June – 4 July 2025
• Team size: 2–8 members

What to Expect at TSYF 2025

From morning till night, the festival promises a full day of inspiration, engagement, and discovery:

• Interactive Workshops & Booths (11AM–5PM): From upcycling to guided dialogues, connect with NGOs, startups, and youth groups.
• Youth Conference (4PM–6.45PM): Dive deep into sustainability through the lenses of people, planet, and profit with expert speakers from academia, government, and industry.
• Youth Spotlight & Careers Speed Dating (7.30PM–9.30PM): Hear TED-style talks from student changemakers and explore careers in the green economy in a fast-paced networking format.

Free to Attend – Open to All

Schools, individuals, and aspiring sustainability leaders are encouraged to attend. Whether you’re competing in the challenge or simply curious about building a greener future, TSYF 2025 is free for all attendees.

• Date: 1 August 2025
• Venue: The Capitol Theatre & Outdoor Plaza

Schedule Highlights

• 10:30–11:30 AM: TSYF Challenge – Senior Finals
• 1:00–3:10 PM: TSYF Challenge – Junior Finals
• 11:00 AM–5:00 PM: Booth Activities
• 4:00–6:45 PM: Youth Conference
• 7:30–9:30 PM: Youth Spotlight & Career Speed Dating

Learn more and register now here.