INTERNATIONAL GREEN WARRIOR OLYMPIAD (IGWO)

Q: Is there a Level 2 in CREST IGWO?

Yes. CREST IGWO is conducted in two levels.Level 1: Open to students from Classes 1–12.Level 2: Students who qualify in Level 1 are eligible to appear for the second level.The Level 2 syllabus is the same as Level 1, but the questions are more application-oriented and assess deeper understanding of sustainability, environmental challenges, and the UN SDGs.

International Green Warrior Olympiad (IGWO) is an initiative of CREST and is conducted in association with PSA Office (Principal Scientific Advisor) to the Government of India. This event aims to connect with like-minded organizations and schools to make them a part of broader global efforts to address climate challenges and to create awareness about United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through various community activities and conducting exams.

This exam is conducted for the students from Class 1 to Class 10.

Benefits of IGWO

It generates environmental awareness and education.
It cultivates a sense of responsibility and encourages students to adopt eco-friendly habits.
Develops environmental awareness and promotes sustainable living.
Enhances knowledge of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and global environmental challenges.
Encourages responsible habits such as water conservation, energy efficiency, waste management, and recycling.

Mark Allocation

Marking scheme is as below for grade 1 and 2 :

SECTION	NO. OF QUESTIONS	MARKS PER QUESTION	TOTAL MARKS
Green Champ	25	1	25
Green Challenger	10	2	20
	35		45

Marking Scheme for Grade 3 to 10:

SECTION	NO. OF QUESTIONS	MARKS PER QUESTION	TOTAL MARKS
Green Champ	40	1	40
Green Challenger	10	2	20
	50		60

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is CREST IGWO?

CREST International Green Warrior Olympiad (IGWO) is an international environmental awareness Olympiad conducted by CREST Olympiads for students from Classes 1 to 12. It encourages students to develop eco-friendly habits, critical thinking, and a sense of responsibility towards protecting the planet.

Who can participate in CREST IGWO?

Students studying in Classes 1 to 12 from recognized schools in India and abroad are eligible to participate in the CREST International Green Warrior Olympiad.

What is the syllabus for CREST IGWO?

The CREST IGWO syllabus is based on 8 of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and is tailored to the student's grade level.

The syllabus generally covers:

Is there a Level 2 in CREST IGWO?

Yes. CREST IGWO is conducted in two levels.

Level 1: Open to students from Classes 1–12.
Level 2: Students who qualify in Level 1 are eligible to appear for the second level.
The Level 2 syllabus is the same as Level 1, but the questions are more application-oriented and assess deeper understanding of sustainability, environmental challenges, and the UN SDGs.

How are CREST IGWO rankings decided?

CREST IGWO rankings are determined based on students' performance in the final qualifying level.

Students receive International Rank, Zonal Rank, School Rank, and Percentile based on their scores.
Students qualifying for Level 2 are ranked according to their Level 2 performance.
In case of a tie, CREST applies predefined tie-breaking criteria such as exam completion time, age (younger student ranked higher), and score normalization across different exam sessions.
Top-performing students receive trophies, medals, merit certificates, honorable mention certificates, and other awards according to the official CREST awards policy.