Youth as a Key Stakeholder in Achieving Sustainable Urban Future
4 June 2023, Nairobi. – Urbanization is rapidly transforming our world, with more than half of the global population now residing in cities. As this
4 June 2023, Nairobi. – Urbanization is rapidly transforming our world, with more than half of the global population now residing in cities. As this
We need to increase youth representation and meaningful inclusion in local governments and urban governance processes in order to build sustainable cities and communities (SDG
7 November 2022, Sharm El Sheikh. – A speech delivered by Ugandan climate activist Leah Namugerwa, at the 27th Conference of the Parties of the
Author: Mary Hiuhu 4 November 2022, Nairobi. – On 9th December 2015, the United Nations Security Council established Resolution 2250 (UNSCR 2250) that recognized the
Author: Olga Tsaplina 15 October, Nairobi. – October is the month that the world comes together to identify opportunities and discuss challenges of the fast-changing
14 September, Nairobi. – The training for Young Humanitarians and Peace Builders was delivered at the WUF Youth Zone, and was moderated by Esther Muiruri
July 12 2022, Nairobi. – On the 27th of June, 2022 at the World Urban Forum, the Youth Zone was officially opened by Mr. Yücel Yılmaz,
January 29, Nairobi, Kenya. – Today, in the lead-up to the 11th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF11), which is to be held in
Speech delivered at World Habitat Day 2021 in Yaounde, Cameroon
10 April 2021, Nairobi. – Youth mental health and well-being is a crucial topic globally, particularly today, due to the circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic. This
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.