Enter the competition!
SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY: https://www.hightail.com/u/1MillionWomen
The IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) is holding its World Parks Congress in Sydney this year from 12th to 17th November. It’s a prestigious global gathering that only comes around once every 10 years.
1 Million Women is holding a very special event at the Congress on the 14th November. This event is to explore 'Youths expression of climate change'. It's a unique opportunity for our 1 Million Women young participants.
So calling all young women - we'd love to have you involved!
THE COMPETITION
How do you feel about climate change? What does it mean to you?
We want young women of high school age to submit a short creative piece (maximum of 3 minutes), which explores ‘youth expression of climate change’.
The creative piece can be any one of the following -
a SONG, DANCE, POEM, MONOLOGUE, SHORT SKIT OR FILM, AN ARTWORK… OR ANYTHING that can visually communicate climate change through the eyes and heart of young women.
HOW TO ENTER?
Send us a video of you performing or presenting your entry (3 minutes max) or if you are submitting an artwork or other visual piece, simply take a photo of it.
Your piece can embrace the challenges we face or it can be a positive inspiration for acting. It can be anything you want that captures how you feel about climate change.
Entries can either be submitted by individual students or it can be a duo piece (maximum of two students performing together).
SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY: https://www.hightail.com/u/1MillionWomen
Entries close 9 th November at midnight AEST. Winners announced at 9am on the 11 th November.
THE PRIZE
We will choose 8 winning entries. This includes 6 lucky students who will have the opportunity to attend the World Parks Congress for a full day (valued at $110 each and a unique experience) and 2 winners will have their entries showcased via video at the event.
a. If you attend the Congress, you will be part of our 1 Million Women delegation, you will meet some of the IUCN top influencers and be celebrated as our 'voices of tomorrow'.
b. The winners who attend the Congress will also have the opportunity to perform or showcase their winning entries at our 1 Million Women special event held at midday on the 14th at the Congress. (Bernie Hobbs - ABC radio and TV science presenter - will be our sensational MC).
c. Every entrant will be recognised, being showcased and celebrated on our 1 Million Women website and through our social media channels. And we will give a 1 Million Women t-shirt to some of the outstanding entries.
d. Please note - travel costs to the Congress, held at Sydney Olympic Park, are not included. We know this is a Sydney-based event and not available to all our members, this is why we would love to showcase 4 winners who can't make it to Sydney and present their winning entry via video at the event.
WHAT IS THE WORLD PARKS CONGRESS
The IUCN World Parks Congress 2014 is a landmark global forum. It will share knowledge and innovation, setting the agenda for the environment and conservation for the decade to come. Building on the theme “Parks, people, planet: inspiring solutions”, it will present, discuss and create original approaches for conservation and development. The Congress is taking place at Sydney Olympic Park, Cnr Showground Rd & Murray Rose Ave, NSW 2127.
Winners will be announced at 9am on the 11th November.
FAQ
Q. Can I enter with others ?
a. Entries are for individuals
Q. Who are the Judges?
a. The Global head of gender for the IUCN and 1 Million Women advisory board member Lorena Aguilar is our main judge along with 1 Million Women team.
Q. Is there an age limit?
a. You must be 19 years or younger to enter this competition.
