Calling all creative youth! Are you passionate about environmental sustainability issues? Are you looking to learn more about climate initiatives in your city and have your voice heard as a young person?
The Bay Area Climate Change Council has announced the launch of their community engagement project featuring creative writing and art submissions. The theme for this project is “Sustainable Cities and Communities.” BACCC invites you to explore and express your vision of how Hamilton and Burlington can achieve sustainability. Consider the unique environmental, social, and economic challenges and opportunities in your region. Reflect on innovative solutions, community efforts, and personal experiences that inspire a sustainable future. Your submissions should embody the essence of creating resilient, inclusive, and environmentally-friendly cities and communities.
Selected submissions will be published digitally on BACCC’s website.
Submission Categories and Guidelines
- Poetry
- Maximum Length: 36 lines (excluding the title).
- Your poem should reflect the vision of sustainable cities and communities in your region, inspired by the theme.
- Short Stories
- Word Count: 350-400 words (excluding title).
- Focus: Your short story should envision how your region can achieve sustainable cities and communities, aligning with the theme.
- Artwork
- Digital or Drawing/Painting (both are accepted).
- Maximum two pages as a PDF.
- One artwork per submission.
Eligibility
- Open to youth aged 15-25 in the Hamilton and Burlington region.
- All entries must be typed and submitted in a digital format (PDF).
- Applications open now.
- Submissions close on Sept. 13, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. EST.
Applications must be submitted online
Additional Information
Participants are encouraged to review BACCC’s Theory of Change and explore BACCC’s website for inspiration and a deeper understanding of our goals and strategies. While the final submission can relate to BACCC’s strategy, this will not affect the judging. There will be a portion on the submission form to select which strategy your submission relates to, if applicable.
Take a look at the current projects run by the City of Burlington to get ideas and support your ideation process.
If you have any questions, have trouble submitting your creative piece or need support please reach out to info@bayareaclimate.ca.
And the winners are …
Check out the Green Horizons Youth Perspectives on Urban Sustainability for the winning submissions at: Green Horizons Digital Zine.pdf – Google Drive
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