Bangkok--7 May--UNEP/ROAP
UNEP/UNESCO and Samsung Engineering Launch
Digital Poster Competition
UNertia Challenge takes off with Digital Poster Competition
Eco-generation, Samsung Engineering’s Social Responsibility Program, in partnership with United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) are teaming up to start a visual conversation in Asia and the Pacific around sustainable development — to engage young people in sustainable actions that result in positive environmental benefits in their local communities --through art.
This competition coincides with the objectives of UNertia, a UNEP/UNESCO initiative that empowers young people as change agents and beneficiaries of sustainable development.
Youth aged 6 to 24 from the Asia and the Pacific region will have a chance to share their stories of how they can address environmental issues pertaining to energy, waste and water in their respective community or country through this digitalposter-making competition. Entries should demonstrate the action required to solve issues in these areas. By sharing these actions, youth in Asia and the Pacific will be inspired to engage in sustainable actions in their respective communities as well. Organizers are looking for captivating, inspiring and effective posters that speak to youth and the general
public.
The competition will commence on 22 April during Earth Day and entries will be accepted until 22 May 2013. Winners will be announced on 5 June 2013. Prizes include Samsung ATIV smart PC, Samsung Galaxy Note, Samsung Galaxy Player and other Samsung devices.
The artwork must be an original work in the form of graphic designs, digital illustrations, or photographs. Any available design applications or programs may be used.
Criteria will be based on clear messaging, creativity/originality and artistic quality, and will be judged through online voting.
The winning digital posters will be used in UNEP/UNESCO communication materials to promote the UNertia Campaign.
For more information about the competition please refer to http://tunza.eco-generation.org