About the Olympiad
International Olympiad on Climate Change and Environmental Issues (IOCE) 2025 will be held on the Sirius federal territory, Russian Federation, September 13−20, 2025.
IOCE is an international interdisciplinary scientific competition that aims to attract the attention of young people to current environmental issues and encourage them to solve them. The Olympiad helps to improve environmental literacy, develop the creative and scientific potential of participants, and strengthen international cooperation in environmental protection.
The Olympiad consists of two rounds — a theoretical round (individual and team) and a practical round (field and laboratory) — held on different days.
Students aged 14 to 18 inclusive can participate in teams of up to 5 members. Each team can be accompanied by up to one leader and two observers (adults).
The working language of the Olympiad is English, and the assignment materials for participants are provided in English by the organizers. By decision of the organizing committee, participants may use a glossary (list of terms) throughout all rounds of the Olympiad.
Each country can be represented by one team only.
Registration will be open until August 13, 2025.
Not only can participants expect interesting Olympiad tasks, but they can also make the most of an extensive cultural agenda with lectures, master classes and excursions.
As part of the Festival of Projects on September 14, each delegation must deliver a presentation showcasing their project. Detailed requirements regarding the content, structure, and design of presentations can be found in the ‘Festival of Projects' section of the Olympiad’s official website.
The host, the Sirius federal territory provides accommodation and meals for teams and leaders. Travel of the participants and team leaders is paid for by the sending party. Observer participation is funded separately through the registration fee.
Organizational fee for observers from delegations: 70,000 rubles.
Recommended arrival date: September 13, 2025.
Recommended departure date: September 20, 2025.
IOCE is an international interdisciplinary scientific competition that aims to attract the attention of young people to current environmental issues and encourage them to solve them. The Olympiad helps to improve environmental literacy, develop the creative and scientific potential of participants, and strengthen international cooperation in environmental protection.
The Olympiad consists of two rounds — a theoretical round (individual and team) and a practical round (field and laboratory) — held on different days.
Students aged 14 to 18 inclusive can participate in teams of up to 5 members. Each team can be accompanied by up to one leader and two observers (adults).
The working language of the Olympiad is English, and the assignment materials for participants are provided in English by the organizers. By decision of the organizing committee, participants may use a glossary (list of terms) throughout all rounds of the Olympiad.
Each country can be represented by one team only.
Registration will be open until August 13, 2025.
Not only can participants expect interesting Olympiad tasks, but they can also make the most of an extensive cultural agenda with lectures, master classes and excursions.
As part of the Festival of Projects on September 14, each delegation must deliver a presentation showcasing their project. Detailed requirements regarding the content, structure, and design of presentations can be found in the ‘Festival of Projects' section of the Olympiad’s official website.
The host, the Sirius federal territory provides accommodation and meals for teams and leaders. Travel of the participants and team leaders is paid for by the sending party. Observer participation is funded separately through the registration fee.
Organizational fee for observers from delegations: 70,000 rubles.
Recommended arrival date: September 13, 2025.
Recommended departure date: September 20, 2025.
About the Sirius Federal Territory
The Sirius federal territory is located in the Imeretinskaya Lowland between the Mzymta and Psou rivers and surrounded by the Caucasus Mountains and a unique nature reserve (Caucasian Biosphere Reserve and Sochi National Park). The territory hosted the 2014 Winter Olympics, following which Russian President Vladimir Putin initiated the foundation of the Sirius Educational Center for talented children from all across the country.
Now, based on the Olympic legacy, Sirius also accommodates and develops the University of Science and Technology, the Presidential Lyceum, modern laboratories, as well as cultural and sports infrastructure. Both children and their teachers and mentors study here. Scientists create innovative solutions thanks to the vast capabilities of the Sirius Science and Technology Center. Engineers work on delivering and adapting such solutions to urban spaces. National standards in education, science, culture, sport, and other fields are set here to later be scaled all over the country. The open Sirius federal project aims at identifying and developing talents of all ages for the benefit of the whole country and each and every Russian citizen as well.
Now, based on the Olympic legacy, Sirius also accommodates and develops the University of Science and Technology, the Presidential Lyceum, modern laboratories, as well as cultural and sports infrastructure. Both children and their teachers and mentors study here. Scientists create innovative solutions thanks to the vast capabilities of the Sirius Science and Technology Center. Engineers work on delivering and adapting such solutions to urban spaces. National standards in education, science, culture, sport, and other fields are set here to later be scaled all over the country. The open Sirius federal project aims at identifying and developing talents of all ages for the benefit of the whole country and each and every Russian citizen as well.
