Theme Interpretation
COP30 convened in BelΓ©m, Brazil in 2025, centering on the theme "From Commitment to Action" and emphasizing the global imperative to shift from setting climate goals to concrete implementation. In January 2026, the High Seas Treaty officially entered into force, marking the first-ever multilateral mechanism to protect two-thirds of the world's oceans.
The 9th edition adopts "Regenerate for the Future" as its overarching theme, urging designers to move beyond "reducing harm" toward a regenerative design philosophy of "active restoration." The competition establishes four themed tracks focusing on circular economy, marine ecology, climate adaptation, and biodiversity, each specifying three design directions. An open creative track is also available, encouraging participants to create freely with environmental protection at the core.