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January 6, 2023

Inclusive and forward-looking policies must drive urbanisation in Africa to deliver growth

January 6, 2023

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Challenge Guide

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.