Join the Commonwealth Sustainable Energy Transition (CSET): Children and Youth Challenge!
People need energy to do the things they do every day. But most of the energy people use comes from sources that will run out unless they find new ways to make it without harming the Earth. People need energy that is good for the environment and won’t run out! That’s what is called ‘sustainable energy’.
By the year 2030, CSET wants to make sure everyone has affordable, reliable, clean, and sustainable energy. This means people need to work together and make big changes in how they make and use energy.
But most of the time, the words people use to talk about energy and climate can be confusing.
That’s why CSET wants children and young people to come up with ideas for:
- how CSET can teach people about sustainable energy in the communities in a fun and easy-to-understand ways, and
- Ways CSET can use sustainable energy in the communities.
CSET also want teachers and educators to share their best ideas for teaching about sustainable energy to children and communities. The Commonwealth believes in investing in young people and helping them lead the way to a better future for everyone. Join us in this challenge and let’s work together to make the world a cleaner, better place for everyone!
There are three categories in total as follows:
- Category A – Stories written by children and youth, on the innovation and creative use or teaching of sustainable energy in the communities.
- Category B – Prototypes of technological solutions or innovations developed by the children and youth with or for sustainable energy.
- Category C – Sample or case studies of best practices and materials used to educate and engage communities on sustainable energy. Category C is open to all (any age) formal and informal educators to share their best practices and educational materials.
Benefits
- All winners will receive certificates from the Commonwealth Secretariat.
- The winning entries (one per five Commonwealth regions of Africa, Asia, Europe and Canada, the Caribbean, and the Pacific) will be offered the chance to pitch their ideas to their local governments and policymakers through a virtual platform, with the potential for implementation, dependent on funding and suitability of the solution.
- A grand prize of sponsorship to the UNFCCC COP 28 in Dubai, UAE will be offered to one (1) representative of an overall winning entry in the age 15-17 category.
Eligibilities
- Category A and B for persons must be aged 7 to 17 years old.
- Category C is for educators of any age who educate their community on sustainable energy.
- All individuals and team members must be a resident of a Commonwealth member country. (List available on the official link)
- Categories A and C are individual submissions.
- Category B will require a team (minimum of three people) for successful submissions.
- Submission for Category A and B must be led by children and youth from the following age groups (inclusive, and as of 31 August 2023): 7 to 10 years old; 11 to 14 years old; and 15 to 17 years old.
Application Process
- Applications will have to make online using the application form for the specific category. (Available on the apply link)
Application Deadline: August 31, 2023
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