The Green Cities consortium developed the blog post “GreenCities Writing Contest for Young Environmentalists” under the EU-Funded Project Youth Participation for Developing Sustainable Green Cities (reference number: 2022-1-DE04-KA220-YOU-000085135).. L4Y Learning for Youth GmbH is leading the project alongside partners Citizens in Power, Toplum Gönüllüleri Vakfı, Kean, Walktogether, and Kaán Károly Környezetvédelmi Egyesület.
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Writing Contest Background and Goals
Summer Program for Young Environmental Leaders It is your opportunity to present an innovative perspective on environment protection, climate change solutions and sustainable city development. Take part in GreenCities Writing Contest, which is one of the series to win amazing cash prizes on KA320 youth project “Youth Participation for Developing Sustainable Green Cities”!!
In the lifetime of this GreenCities project, we will endeavor to set up youth-led NGO. In addition, we competitor activities that would raise funds to grant it and also assigned as the youth who loved environment.
The contest is one of those many activities;
Participation in the contest is open to all children and young people, with our different ideas about protecting the environment, stopping climate change, and making our cities smarter, greener & more sustainable!
The other is the GreenCities Writing Contest wanting to find young people with green ideas and writing skills that can help grow greener cities in Indonesia. Moreover, this competition is part of an even bigger initiative to support youth-led NGOS and activate young citizens for greener, smarter cities.
Eligibility Criteria
- These are aged 18-30 and live in Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece Germany Hungary or Türkiye.
- It is also open exclusively to young people and therefore also to migrants for once.
- Third, all posts must be in the country’s national language or English.
- Entries can only be individual and each participant may compete with a single work.
- Additionally, no contestant may be employed by or related to a partner
GreenCities Writing Contest: Guidelines for Writers
- Entries shall not contain defamatory comments or content referring in a negative way to any religion, race, gender, sexual orientation and ethnic group.
- No advertising or commercial Promotions
- There shall be no submissions that are contrary to law.
- The word count of the article should be from 450–1000 words, single spacing and Helvetica font 10.
Exciting Rewards
- 1st prize: 500 EUR
- 2nd prize: 300 EUR
- 3rd prize: 200 EUR
- Special awards: 100 EUR
GreenCities Writing Contest: How The Application Works
Next, send your submission in a Word attachment to greencities@learningforyouth.com using the subject line “GreenCities – Writing Contest”. Send an email including your name(s) and last names, e-mail address and phone number. Submit to us by midnight on 31 MAY 2023.
Objective and Activities of the Project
Beginning with, of course the project will greater sustainability green cities through mechanism follow by youth organization and also Innovation for raising awareness program. Similarly, there are activities such as framework development for training providers. Platform creation to enable the trickle down effect of trainings on a lateral scale + building green youth campus communities.
Potential Impact
The project would also create an online training module and platform. Develop skills in green smart cities and build community green youth NGOs. Partners later will showcase a youth-led NGO network and project websites. They are also good for helping many participants to the training.
GreenCities Writing Contest: Conclusion
At the same time, as a good example of how young environmentalists in Germany also have an opportunity to play their part in creating sustainable green cities. So, why to wait just participate share your ideas. Show to develop the nation and be a part of making our cities sustainable.
Consequently, we’re also building out a youth green community. If you want to be part of that just sign up over on our Discord Channel.
