The World Water Challenge is an international contest hosted by the Ministry of Environment of Korea and organized by Korea Water Forum for water solutions. It was created as a special program of the Science and Technology Process in the 7th World Water Forum to identify imminent global water issues and to find feasible solutions based on the core value of “Implementation”.
Attracting great attention in the 1st edition in 2015 at the 7th World Water Forum, the program has become one of the symbolic platforms of implementation which has been followed up in the Korea International Water Week (KIWW) over the past 9 years, focusing on the roles of science and technology in solving water challenges.
The 10th edition of World Water Challenge 2024 is expected to serve its role as an important platform to share not only innovative scientific/ technological methods but also policies towards solving specified water problems around the world and to build a broad network among experts and stakeholders in the water sector as well as solution providers.
Benefits
Up to 10 selected solution providers will be invited to the final round of the WWCH in Daegu, Korea. The final presentation and award ceremony will be held on Nov 14-15th during the KIWW 2024. ‘THE BEST’ prize winner will have a chance to speak at the WWCH 2025 the following year.
- The Best (Presented by the Ministry of Environment, ROK): Up to 10,000,000 KRW (approx.7300 USD)
- Outstanding (Presented by President of Korea Water Forum): Up to 3,000,000 KRW (approx. 2200 USD)
*One recipient of ‘The Best’ award and two recipients of ‘Outstanding’ ward will be selected.
*If there is no qualified solution for ‘The Best’ prize based on the decision of the evaluation committee, there any not be a winner of the year and/or type of award and the prize money may change.
Eligibilities
Anyone (as an individual or on behalf of an organization) who is interested in contributing to resolving water-related challenges with creative/applicable solutions is welcome to submit solutions to WWCH 2024’s designated main topics.
* Persons (including winners) who participated once (and more) in the previous WWCH are allowed to participate in the WWCH 2024 with different (or updated) subjects and ideas. (Same contents or ideas with the previous contents, will not be considered.)
Eligible Regions: Open for AllApplication Process
The candidates are requested to submit solution proposals through the web-based system (on KIWW Official website) using the provided application form.
- It is strongly recommended that all candidates read carefully and follow the submission instructions indicated on the provided template.
* The application form for WWCH 2024 can be downloaded on the KIWW website. - Solution proposals can only be submitted via the web-based system. E-mail submission will not be considered.
* It is requested to create an account first on the sign-up page in order to submit your proposal through the website. - Solution proposals must be filled out only in English.
- A graphical abstract visually summarizing your solution (e.g., schematic diagram, picture, animation, etc.) should be submitted as a separate file.
- One person (or organization) can submit more than one proposal with different solutions.
- Please note that all materials submitted for entry will not be returned and they might be used or published partially or wholly by the secretariat.
Application Deadline: August 25, 2024
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