Urgent Call to Action: UN Secretary-General’s Charge to Youth at ECOSOC Forum
In his opening address at the 2024 ECOSOC Youth Forum, the UN Secretary-General urgently called attention to the face that the iSustainable Development Goals SDGs
In his opening address at the 2024 ECOSOC Youth Forum, the UN Secretary-General urgently called attention to the face that the iSustainable Development Goals SDGs
24 January 2024, Nairobi. – As we commemorate the International Day of Education, our focus turns to the evolving landscape of education in the midst
Climate Activist from Uganda Leah Namugerwa at COP28 speaking on the power of innovation and youth-led climate action.
I am thrilled by the energy and innovation the Youth Advisory Board brings to UN-Habitat. Their passion for sustainable development is inspiring. Together, we’re forging
2 October 2023, Nairobi. – Are you between 18 and 32 years old? Do you want to help integrate the voices of urban youth into
21 September 2023, New York. – In a rapidly urbanizing world, ensuring that cities are inclusive and welcoming to all their inhabitants is paramount. It
20 September 2023, New York. – “Good morning,” Lenin Zambrano began, the anticipation in the room palpable. He continued, “I am Lenin Zambrano, and I
20 September 2023, Balıkesir. – When coming upon the Localization of the SDGs by and for Youth Exhibition at the UN Headquarters during the General
14 September 2023, New York. – In a world filled with challenges, the World Urban Pavilion Sister Neighborhoods program stands as a beacon of hope,
7 June 2023, Nairobi. – At the heart of the assembly, the High-Level Dialogue on “A sustainable urban future through inclusive and effective multilateralism: achieving
Eligibility Criteria
All ages up to 24;
If you are less than 18 years old, please provide the contact details of a guardian.
Submission Process
Please use this link to sign-up for the challenge;
Familiarize yourself with the health benefits of public space and Minecraft;
The challenge starts from April 1st;
Submissions will be accepted from May 15th until May 31st.
Submission Requirement
Your submission must include:
A compressed Minecraft world file (max 500mb);
A short description of how your idea is making public spaces healthier and more enjoyable for you(th) (max 400 words/all languages).
Project Criteria
Our judges are seeking for ideas that are: innovative, transformative, inclusive;
The submission that excels in all criteria will win the grand prize.
Judging Process
First round: 10-15 submissions will be selected;
Second round: The selected submissions will pitch their projects to the judges.
Prizes
The main prize is $5,000 towards implementation of the winning solution.
Terms and Conditions
By participating in the challenge you grant UN-Habitat that the images and/or filmed footage can be used on UN-Habitats & UN-Habitats Youth social media accounts, brand merchandise, website, and can be shared with press media outlets. From time to time, materials may also be used by its partners.
Still have questions left? Contact us via unhabitat-urbanhealth@un.org.