Dear all, Young environmentalists who are passionate about the environment and want to make a difference, may please enter this competition by filling out a form online. You will be selected as one of 60 young Indians to be ambassadors creating awareness of Climate Change.
Wish you all the best! regards, Dr. Jen (Please forward this to budding environmentalists!) ============================= International Climate Championship 2009 Application Deadline: 15 January 2009 http://www.britishcouncil.org/india-projects-lcf-climatechampions.htm Application form at: https://survey.britishcouncil.org/wix/p8335362.aspx British Council, in partnership with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), has launched The International Climate Champions 2009. The programme aims to select 60 young Indians as ambassadors to communicate the message of Climate Change and work on mitigating its effects in India. Climate Champions a youth oriented programme aims to inspire young people and work with them towards spreading the word on Climate Change and its effects. There are currently 200 International Climate Champions in 13 different countries recruited by the British Council through an annual competition and the aim is to spread the network to all the countries where the British Council works and to engage up to 2000 International Climate Champions. In 2008, 20 Indian Climate Champions were selected through a country wide rigorous competition by an expert jury. Three of these young champions were selected as International Climate Champions 2008 and represented India at meetings in London and G8+5 summit in Kobe, Japan. The International Climate Champions competition for India sets out to identify 60 outstanding young people aged 18-21 who can carry out a climate change project in their school/college or community network with like-minded young Champions from around the world, sharing ideas and best practice represent India on climate change. The 2009 competition to find the next 60 Champions will be open between 5 December 2008 to 15 January 2009. The new Champions will start their 'year in office' in early February 2009. Eligibility Criteria A permanent resident of India. Between the ages of 18 - 21 years (as on January 2009) Passionate about the environment and climate change. Have a basic knowledge of the facts behind climate change. Be enthusiastic and show determination to make a difference. Happy talking in front of others (don't worry, we're not looking for professional TV celebrities!) If you meet the above criteria, simply click on the link 'Apply Now' compete the entry form and answer a set of 5 simple questions. Registrations will close on 15 January 2009. After you register for the Competition, your entry will be sent directly to the competition's judging panel who will mark your entry. 40 entries per region (North, East, West, South) will be selected to come to the regional finals which will take place at your nearest British Council Office late January 2009. Regional Finals If you are selected for the regional finals you will attend a short 20 minutes interview with the judging panel. This interview will include 8 minute presentation featuring a project proposal the prospective champion intends to pursue.as an International Climate Champion 8 minute interaction session with the Jury The judges will then select 15 Champions per region (North, East, West and South) and one overall winner. The overall winner of the competition will attend an international workshop in February 2009 in Scotland with winners from 25 other countries to develop project ideas and work on communicating your message to others. There will be a chance to gain first hand experience of existing climate change projects and meet climate change experts. If you are one of the lucky 60 Climate Champions you will : Have opportunities to meet and talk with international specialists on climate change Get first hand experience of some amazing projects that are making a real difference Receive invitations to speak at regional and possibly national events on climate change Have the opportunity to network with similar-minded Champions in 25 countries around the world A great opportunity to come on board with us For futher information: British Council: Anu Thampi, Email: [email protected]; Tel: 044 - 42050600 The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) Ranjeeta Buti; Email: [email protected]; Tel: 011 - 24682100 OUR CLIMATE OUR FUTURE OUR VOICE ========================== *~Jen Vasco-da-gama, Goa/ Birmingham UK http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VascokarsUnited/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IEIGLC/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GoanStudentsAbroad/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GreenGoa/ ======================================================================
