Huge congratulations to winners Graeme McGee, Cressie Mawdesley-Thomas, Luke Hughes and Katie Haywood!!
There will be no rest for the winners though - they'll be involved in lots of projects in the run-up to the event, including the Power Shift youth conference in October, and recruiting people to The Wave march in London in December, organised by Stop Climate Chaos.
They will also be blogging about what they've been up to, so watch this space!
What do you think about climate change? What should world leaders do help the planet? Let us and the young representatives know by using the Tagd feedback form.
Check out this inspiring video from the Billericay School Environment Club. Although it wasn't shortlisted, we think it's well worth a watch. Thanks for your efforts GEO!
If you missed the Big Climate Callout, why not enter
One Minute to Save the World
? Make a short video about climate change and you could get it showcased and win a cash prize.
Are you passionate about taking action on climate change? Are you aged 14 - 17 and based in the UK*? Then don't miss your chance to speak out on this crucial issue in front of a global audience - and inspire more young people to get involved.
UNICEF UK has launched a national competition to put together a team of 4 young people to represent the UK at the Children's Climate Forum in Copenhagen in December.
Visit the Tagd YouTube channel to upload your video.
The big climate callout
This December, UNICEF and the city of Copenhagen will host a Children's Climate Forum. The forum will bring together young people from all over the world who will share their views on how we should face up to the threat of climate change. And world leaders will listen.
Following the children's forum, there will be a high-level meeting of decision makers representing from every country in the world which could potentially lead to an historic agreement on how to tackle climate change.
How to get involved
For your chance to join the team of four from the UK all you need to do is submit a short video or written piece via our YouTube channel. Your piece should answer these three questions:
1. Why is climate change an important issue to you?
2. What can young people do about climate change – and how would you encourage them to take action if you were to go to Copenhagen?
3. What do you think the world leaders should decide at their meeting in Copenhagen?
The deadline for uploading your entry is 12 noon on Wednesday 15 July 2009. The public will then vote on entries to help UNICEF UK create a shortlist. If your entry is shortlisted you will be invited to a selection day in London on Friday 31 July 2009.
If you are unable to access YouTube but still want to apply, please send us your entry on a DVD and be sure to include your details.
If you want to keep up-to-date with the competition and our work leading up to Copenhagen, fill in this form and we'll email you whenever we have any news or more exciting opportunities for you to get involved in.
Important information about dates and permissions
- Make sure you get permission from your parents/guardians and school before applying.
- By submitting an entry you agree to be available to attend the selection day in London (Friday 31 July 2009), three preparation weekends (from August to November, specific dates to be agreed) and the climate forum itself (29 November -5 December 2009), should you be selected.
- If you are shortlisted you will be asked to provide a letter from your parent/guardian and school to support your application.
- By entering the competition, you give us permission to contact you about similar opportunities.
- Before you submit your entry make sure you read the Terms & Conditions.
It's time to stand up for change.
* You must be aged 14 to 17 at the time of the climate forum in Copenhagen (29 November -5 December 2009).
NB: UNICEF UK is aware of the implications of air travel for the climate, and the winner will therefore be using alternative means of transport, in order to minimise the carbon impact of the forum.
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