Student Voices Shaping the Future of Sustainable Aviation
University Corner (UniCorner)
Are you an undergraduate student passionate about aviation, climate action, or sustainability?
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) invites you to contribute to the UniCorner, an interactive initiative showcasing innovative student perspectives on sustainable aviation at the ICAO Aviation Climate Week 2026, One Global Path: Advancing Net-Zero Aviation. To participate, undergraduate students are encouraged to submit two-minute videos proposing actionable solutions to key sustainability challenges in aviation. Selected topics might include: sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), aircraft noise reduction, carbon and greenhouse gas emissions mitigation, the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), sustainable airport operations, aviation life cycle assessment and circular economy approaches, non-COā climate impacts, and innovative aircraft design for environmental performance. |  |
Videos will be displayed throughout the event in a dedicated exhibition space, giving Climate Week participants the opportunity to explore student ideas.
ā Why participate?
- Have your work showcased at an international aviation and climate event
- Gain global visibility through ICAO communication channels
- Participants who are interested in attending the event at ICAO HQ in Montreal may be granted complimentary admission to the Aviation Climate Week, taking place from 2 to 4 June. The number of complimentary passes is limited and will be distributed on a first come, first served basis, and when fulfilling eligible participation criteria. If you have submitted a video and would like to attend, please email officeenv [at] icao.int.
š„ Who can participate?
- Students currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate degree programme
- Students who are nationals of at least one of ICAO's 193 Member States
- Students from any relevant academic discipline (engineering, economics, environmental sciences, chemistry, biology, natural resource sciences, law, political science, sociology, etc.)
- Participants can submit videos independently or in a team.
ā What makes a good submission?
- Problem identification: your problem is clear and relevant
- Actionable solution: your solution is tailored to your identified issue and is innovative and actionable
- Feasibility of implementation
- Impact relevance and why?
- Stakeholder identification: who will benefit from your solution?
- Please find some good examples of a UniCorner submission below:
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š„ Submission format
- A creative video, no longer than two minutes, responding to a broad prompt on sustainable aviation
- If relevant, participants may also submit a visual aid of no longer than two pages/slides
- Videos may be submitted in any ICAO official language (i.e. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish) and must include English closed captions
- Videos should be submitted to: https://box.icao.int/filedrop/AviationClimateWeek2026VideoSubmission (only videos submitted at the link will be considered)
š ļø Technical specifications
- Recommended resolution: 1080p (Full HD ā 1920 Ć 1080)
- Minimum resolution: 720p (HD ā 1280 Ć 720)
- Aspect ratio: 16:9 (4:3 acceptable but not advised; vertical 9:16 cannot be accepted)
- Audio: Stereo output (Mono acceptable but not advised)
- Video container: .mp4
- Video codec: H.264
- Audio codec: AAC
- Audio bitrate: 128 Kbps or greater
š” Recommended best practices
- Test video and audio settings before recording
- Use a separate microphone for optimal sound quality
- Ensure good lighting on the speaker
- Use a stable and reliable internet connection during recording
Terms and Conditions
-All submissions to ICAO UniCorner must adhere to the applicable guidelines established by ICAO.
-Participants represent and warrant that their submission is their original work, that it has not been copied, and that it does not violate the rights of any other person. If other individuals are identifiable in the submission, the participant is responsible for obtaining any required consent from them.
-The copyright for any submission shall remain the property of the contributor; however, submission to ICAO UniCorner constitutes the contributorās irrevocable, perpetual permission and consent to ICAO, and others authorized by ICAO, without further compensation, to use, reproduce, distribute, and publish the submitted material, in whole or in part, for purposes related to ICAO and its work.
ICAO, its officials and agents shall not be responsible or liable for any claims, demands, losses, or liability of any kind or nature arising out of or in connection with participation in ICAO UniCorner or ICAOās use of the submitted material.
-By submitting content to ICAO UniCorner, participants agree to indemnify, defend, and hold and save harmless ICAO and its officials, agents, employees, and representatives from and against all claims, demands, losses, or liability arising from or related to the submission or its use.
-Submissions must respect the impartiality and independence of the United Nations and must not reflect adversely on ICAO, be incompatible with its aims and objectives, or contain offensive, inappropriate, or derogatory content.
-ICAO reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate ICAO UniCorner or these Terms and Conditions at any time.
-Nothing in these Terms and Conditions shall be deemed a waiver, express or implied, of the privileges and immunities enjoyed by ICAO under applicable international agreements or law. The obligations herein do not lapse upon closure of ICAO UniCorner.