Video contest on biodiversity launched |11 February 2021
The Trust for Sustainable Living (TSL) has launched a video competition – the Sustainability Challenge video contest – for learners around the world.
The Sustainability Challenge provides a platform for voices to be heard and recognises and rewards the sustainability ideas, actions and leadership of participants of all ages.
For the first time TSL is opening up this competition to participants of all ages, giving them a platform to share their views and have their voices heard.
Participants are invited to create a short video (max. 1 minute each), either as an individual or a group, showcasing their messages on biodiversity to world leaders and governments before the upcoming COP 15 meeting of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity in May 2021.
Entries are invited in 4 categories:
- Primary (aged 7-11)
- Secondary (aged 11-17)
- Tertiary (aged 18+)
- Teachers (because we never stop learning!)
The Challenge is organised in parallel with the TSL International Schools Essay Competition and Debate and primary and secondary schools are warmly invited to participate in both contests.
The Sustainability Challenge is judged on the quality of the messages featured in the videos and how the messages are presented. Simplicity is no barrier and videos filmed on mobile phones or tablets are warmly encouraged.
Social media responses to the videos are taken into account during the judging process and must include the hashtag #TSLBiodiversity2021.
Viewers are invited to show support for their favourite videos on YouTube.
Entry submissions should be submitted by latest February 26, 2021 via email or WhatsApp to lessack@eduhq.edu.sc cc c.onezia@eduhq.edu.sc or 2557825.
The overall winner will be awarded the 2021 Challenge Trophy and a cash prize of £500 or equivalent. The winning entry for each age category will receive a special e-medal and gift.
The winners will be announced on May 1, 2021, as part of the lead-up to the next Conference of Parties (COP 15) of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).
The winning videos will be sent to UN secretary general António Guterres and other leaders in the international community.
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