Young people are at the forefront of creating a sustainable urban future. Their innovative ideas, passion, and commitment to environmental and social issues are paving the way for cities to become more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable. Through various initiatives and events, youth are demonstrating their capability to lead the change both in policy and on the ground programming.
Join us on our journey to sustainable urban future, in a world where over 60 percent of the world’s population will live in cites by 2030 and as many as 60 percent of those urban dwellers will be under the age of 18. Almost all this growth will occur in developing world cities, where already 30 percent of the population lives below official poverty lines.
By investing in efforts of diverse urban youth to reduce inequalities and bringing the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals closer, we ensure that no one is left behind.
Together with the UN-Habitat Youth Advisory Board, we created an overarching agenda for youth-led action to transform our cities and communities post-Summit
– The Urban Youth Imperative.
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.