If you are between 18-25 years, submit an essay outlining basic possible solutions for the agricultural, social and environmental challenges facing our planet.
About the Award: From October 9-13, 2017, young leaders from around the world will gather at the Youth Ag-Summit to discuss ideas, develop a vision and deliver action. If you’re 18-25 and care about our planet’s future, you should be part of this. Send us your thoughts and we might send you to Brussels, Belgium to share them with 100 other bright young minds and leaders.
By 2050, there will be almost 10 billion hungry people in the world and less farmland and resources than there’s ever been. The solutions are keenly debated both in rural and urban society. We believe there is a need for young leaders to be engaged in finding sustainable agricultural solutions to the growing global need for safe, nutritious food.
Given this challenge, we want to hear your vision on how to feed a growing world population!
Application Deadline: 13th January 2017
Essay question:
In the next 40 years, it is projected that the world population will grow from 7 to almost 10 billion. However, 1 billion people today still do not have enough safe and nutritious food to eat. Demand is rising while resources are dwindling. Solutions are strongly debated across rural, urban and international communities.
In September 2015, the world’s leaders came together to agree on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all.
In the context of “Feeding a hungry planet” and using your own village, town, city or country as your point of reference, tell us on which SDGs youth can have the most impact in the next one to five years, both at a local and global level.
You should explain how working on these SDGs youth can bring real change to agricultural or food chain practices, or personal and community behaviors, that could help feed 10 billion and create a more sustainable local and global society.
Eligible Countries: All
To be taken at (country): Brussels, Belgium
Selection Criteria: The ability to demonstrate original ideas and passion will be the key criteria for selecting winning essays.
Number of Awardees: Not specified
Value of Contest: Completely free attendance to the Youth Ag-Summit 2017 at Brussels, Belgium.
Duration of Contest: From October 9-13, 2017
How to Apply: If you are between 18 and 25 years old and interested to apply for the Youth Ag-Summit 2017, then click on the menu element “Essay Contest” above. Here you complete your application in three easy steps.
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Award Provider: Youth Ag-Network
