International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Youth Video Contest 2020 | APPLY NOW

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is very pleased to be declaring the launch of a youth video contest that is focused in the theme “Renewable Energy in the Time of COVID-19: youth actions for recovery.

International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Youth Video Contest 2020 | APPLY NOW

About the IRENA Youth Video Contest 2020

The contest would be offering young people a voice in the energy transition and the chance to partake in IRENA’s 2021 youth Forum. Individuals can partake in the contest by uploading a video on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram, making use of the hashtag #IRENAYouthContest and tagging IRENA, and creatively addressing your ideas on Renewable Energy in the Time of COVID-19: youth actions for recovery in 60 seconds or less.

Benefits of the Contest

  • The winner of the youth video contest would be offered the chance to partake with and contribute to the IRENA youth forum that would take place on January 2021 at the IRENA headquarters.
  • The videos would be shared and circulated on the IRENA’s social media channels and featured in a newsroom article on the IRENA website.

Eligibility of the award

  • The contest is open to individual’s contestant up to the age of 30 years from the place around the world. Minors require the permission of their parents or legal guardians to take part in the contest.
  • Video entries are to address the points clearly and creatively in 60 seconds or less.
  • The video should be submitted by either uploading it on your twitter, Facebook or Instagram account by making use of the hashtag #IRENAYouthContest and tagging IRENA.
  • Submissions are limited to just one video per participants
  • The videos are to be submitted in English, or if done in other languages, must include subtitles written in English.
  • Being well cognizant of the cultural aspect around the world, it is not a must (mandatory) for youth to show his or her face in the video.

Selection criteria

A selection committee which is made up of about four representatives from youth constituencies of the united nations Major Group for children and youth and three other representatives from IRENA will evaluate the submissions due to the criteria stated below:

  • Relevance and adherence to the theme: the videos are to clearly represent the theme of “Renewable Energy in the period of COVID-19” through a youth perspective that is fully positive.
  • Originality and Creativity: the content is unique content and not derivative of other kinds of ideas and give a presentation of the theme in an original and compelling way.
  • Potential viewer impact: The video should convey aspirational and personal thoughts that would, in turn, inspire the viewers, especially young people, and that can be applied in practice by other youth.

How to Apply for the Award

In other, for you to partake in the video contest, you would need to enter the contest, which can be done by uploading a video on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram, using the hashtag #IRENAYouthContest and tagging IRENA, and also creatively addressing your ideas on ‘Renewable Energy in the Time of COVID-19: Youth Actions for Recovery’ in 60 seconds or less.

Application Deadline

 July 8 2020.

Follow this link for more details about the award.

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