WRI GreenHubAfrica Youth Environment and Climate Leadership Essay Competition 2025 (Win $300 prize) – YOA

Deadline: February 28, 2025

Are you a younger Nigerian (18-35 years previous) captivated with local weather motion? Do you have got modern concepts on how Nigeria can obtain its local weather targets? This is your OPPORTUNITY to be heard! Join the Youth Environment and Climate Leadership Essay Competition the place younger Nigerians will discover vital local weather points and suggest options for a sustainable future.

The Essay Competition is designed to interact younger Nigerians in discussions about Nigeria’s local weather commitments underneath the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) and Long-term Low Emission Development Strategy (LT-LEDS). This competitors affords a platform for younger voices to showcase their understanding of local weather points, foster consciousness, and suggest modern, actionable options.

Benefits

• 1st Place Winners – $300 USD (in Naira) per Geopolitical Zone
• 2nd Place Winners – $150 USD (in Naira) per Geopolitical Zone

Winners can even obtain:

• A certificates of recognition.
• Feature on GreenHubAfrica’s platforms.
• Network Opportunities on the WRI GreenHubAfrica YECLProgram Platform.

Eligibility

• Open to younger Nigerians aged 18 to 35 from all six geo-political zones.
• No prior expertise in local weather science is required—only a ardour for sustainability!

Judging Criteria

The professional jury will assess essays primarily based on:

• Originality & Creativity – Unique views and options. No AI-generated content material allowed!
• Clarity & Structure – Well-organized and participating content material.
• Relevance to Climate Goals – Alignment with Nigeria’s local weather insurance policies.
• Feasibility & Impact – Practicality and actual-world affect of proposed concepts.

Application

Ready to make an affect? Start your submission now and be a voice for local weather motion! Submission Deadline: on or earlier than 28 February, 2025 at 11:59 PM WAT.

Click here to apply

For extra info, go to Youth Environment and Climate Leadership Essay.