Global Youth Video Competition on Climate Change 2018

Published by Ivona

Deadline: 31 August 2018
Open to: youth from all over the world between 18 and 30 ages
Awards: road-trip travel to 24th session of the Conference of the Parties in Katowice, Poland

Description

Are you 18-30 and taking part in activities to fight climate change? Send a 3 minute video for a chance to be a youth reporter at the UN Climate Change Conference in Poland in December.

One winner in each of two categories:

  • Category One – Responsible production & consumption

How we make and use the products and goods we use in everyday life plays an important role in tackling climate change.

Taking raw materials from the ground, manufacturing products and then throwing away our used products and waste materials can all add to greenhouse gas emissions. But there are low-carbon ways to design, produce, supply and recycle products.

We can live more climate friendly lifestyles if we manage our natural resources sustainably, and be more energy and resource efficient during the entire life-cycle of the goods we consume.

Submit videos that showcase your activities that contribute to responsible production and consumption

Examples of submissions:

  • Carrying out climate friendly solutions/ideas on how to promote sustainable production or consumption;
  • Campaigns to promote behavioral change;
  • Initiatives to reduce emissions during the lifecycle of goods, in areas such as:
    • unnecessary consumption;
    • sustainable fashion;
    • sharing economy;
    • reusing goods and materials;
    • transporting goods;
    • locally focused economy;
    • reducing waste;

  • Category Two – Green and climate friendly jobs

New job opportunities are opening up in a range of environmentally-friendly sectors such as renewable energy, sustainable design, recycling, energy efficiency, electric vehicles or sustainable agriculture.

Green jobs can improve energy efficiency, limit greenhouse gas emissions, and help people adapt to the effects of climate change.

New business ideas, green industrialization, and education can all add to the creation of safe and meaningful work in a low-carbon economy.

Submit videos that showcase your activities that contribute to creation of climate friendly jobs

Examples of submissions:

  • Work or new businesses that improve the economy and addresses climate change;
  • Green jobs and careers related to:
    • Renewable energy;
    • Food waste;
    • Construction and infrastructure;
    • Transportation;
    • Green design;
  • Technical and job-based training for green jobs;
  • Educational campaigns promoting sustainable employment;
  • Research to develop a low-carbon economy.

Eligibility

  • You must be between 18 and 30 on the closing date;
  • Your video must be a maximum of three minutes;
  • Your video must be in English or have English subtitles;
  • You must be free and available to travel to Poland in December 2018;
  • Your entry form and video must be received by 11pm GMT, 31 August 2018.

Awards

  • Round-trip travel to 24th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 24) in Katowice, Poland, in December 2018;
  • Assignment as a youth reporter, assisting the UN Climate Change team with videos, articles and social media posts.

How to Apply?

In order to apply fill the entry form.

Send your video diary film with your name and email to biomovies@tve.org.uk via the WeTransfer website.

For more information please visit the official website.