The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification is calling applicants for “Land for Life Youth Social Media Activist Challenge” to recognize active, passionate and dedicated young people who are currently active in conserving natural resources and promoting such actions to their peers and local communities via social media.
WORTH
- Top 3 winners will be sponsored to attend a UNCCD International Youth Event co-organized with Future Forest
- Winners will be recognized as Land for Life Youth Social Media Activists for a period of one year and receiving a certificate.
- Winners’ story will be published and promoted through UNCCD communication channels.
- Winners will be invited to present their work at international events.
- Winners will be expected to promote all UNCCD campaigns with their networks.
ELIGIBILITY
Application is:
- Open to young people who are aged between 16 to 40 years old, and belong to the group of young people who will play a decisive role in shaping the future
- Open to young people who are passionate, dedicated and actively working to promote environmental justice; sustainable land management; natural resource management; and/or land conservation via different social channels such as Facebook, Twitter,
- Open to young people or young activists who have been directly contributing to sustainable land management or environmental initiative and has inspired others to do the same through social media platforms
DEADLINE: October 31 2016
To apply and for more information visit here
