This year we read through thousands of submissions from applicants living all over the world, each proposing an idea for tackling some of the world’s biggest problems. In a little over two weeks, we’ll be able to share who has made it to the Finalists round, joining us in New York to compete for a 2016 Echoing Green Fellowship. As you look through this infographic, you’ll see why we’re so excited about the next-generation solutions happening around the globe.

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