SHORT VIDEO COMPETITION - "CONSERVATION SUCCESS" - SMITHSONIAN EARTH OPTIMISM
Produce a two-minute video on a conservation/sustainability success story that you have been involved with or a story that needs to be highlighted. Visit link below for competition explanation, rules and submission instructions http://chuck.earthoptimism.si.edu/blogs/news/2017/02/02/earth-optimism-summit-announces- student-video-competition/ PRIZE: Multiple winners will receive travel, lodging and registration to the 3 day Smithsonian Earth Optimism Summit in Washington DC on April 21-23. The GRAND PRIZE winner also receives $1000! This contest is open to undergraduate and graduate students. Deadline March 3 11:59 PM EDT. WHAT IS EARTH OPTIMISM - The global conservation movement has reached a turning point. There are a growing number of examples of improvements in the health of species and ecosystems, along with benefits to human well-being, thanks to our conservation actions. Earth Optimism is a global initiative that celebrates focus change from apathy to action, from a sense of loss to one of hope, in the dialogue about conservation and sustainability. The Earth Optimism Summit, April 21-23, 2017, is being hosted by the Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC, with partner events around the world. Over 100 speakers and more than 1000 delegates are being invited to present and discuss – quite simply - what is working in conservation. Thought leaders, scientists, artists, environmentalists, civic leaders, and other conservation-minded citizens will gather to share stories of conservation success and discuss solutions for addressing climate change and biodiversity sustainability. The power of media, including video shorts, is an important part of this storytelling celebration. Join us! Earth Optimism Website: earthoptimism.si.edu Send questions about the video contest to [email protected]
