Photo credits: Fondation Botnar
The diverse youth programme at the 11th Session of World Urban Forum explores the inclusion of children, adolescents and youth in urban processes, city governance and localization of the United Nations Global Goals
At the 11th Session of World Urban Forum’s Youth Assembly, young people of the world had their say in drafting a Global DeclarACTION
Organizer: UN-Habitat, Fondation Botnar
Time: 26th June 11:00 – 18:00 CET
Venue: Urban Expo, Youth Zone
Link: https://bit.ly/3bamnR
Organizer: UN-Habitat, Social Shifters
Time: 29th June 10:00-12:00 CET
Venue: Urban Expo, Youth Zone
Organizer: UN-Habitat, SERAC-Bangladesh
Time: 28th June 10:00-12:00 CET
Venue: Urban Expo, Youth Zone
Event type: Roundtable Organizer: UN-Habitat, Fondation Botnar
Time: 29th June 16:00 – 18:00
Venue: Auditorium
Event type: Workshop Organizer: Compact for Young People in Humanitarian Action
Time: 30th June 10:00 – 13:00 CET
Venue: Urban Expo, Youth Zone
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.