Climate Tracker #DietChangeNotClimateChange Writing Competition 2018

Deadline: October 12, 2018

Join the Climate Tracker #DietChangeNotClimateChange Writing Competition2018

and win a partially-funded spot to the Convention on Biological
Diversity negotiations in Egypt!

Climate Tracker is looking for young writers from around the world who
want to make a big impact in their countries by writing about the
effects of meat consumption on climate change.

Meat, dairy, and egg production are among the leading causes of
human-caused climate change, soil erosion, water pollution, and the
decrease in biodiversity. According to the FAO, farmed animals are
responsible for 14.5% of total greenhouse gas emissions. Animal
agriculture also accounts for at least half of all food-related
greenhouse gas emissions. In total, the global food system contributes
about 30% of all human-made emissions. Worldwide, the top 20 meat and
dairy corporations produce more greenhouse gas emissions than the whole
of Germany.

Benefits

  * The 2 best writers will get a chance to attend the Convention on
    Biological Diversity negotiations in Egypt, in November 2018. There
    you will receive training on environment, biodiversity and
    journalism by Climate Tracker, get to attend the international
    climate negotiations and meet amazing people from everywhere in the
    world.
  * Climate Tracker will cover your 2-weeks accommodation in Egypt,
    provide you with the necessary accreditation. It will also offer a
    300 EUR stipend to cover your flight or other expenses.

Eligibility

  * Open to young writers from around the world who want to make a big
    impact in their countries by writing about the relationship between
    climate change and meat consumption;
  * There is no age limit

How to Apply

Between the September 17 and the October 12, you have to write an
article about effects of meat consumption on climate change and what
needs to change in your country. Then you have to publish the article in
media in your country or region. It can be a newspaper, a magazine, an
online news site, etc.

Once your article is published, you have to submit the link to Climate
Tracker through their app. Climate Tracker will revise the articles
submitted through the app, give you feedback and tips, and select the
best writers.

NOTE: To help you write about these issues, Climate Tracker will
prepare information toolkits, webinars with experts and give you help
and feedback on how to pitch to editors, get an article published or
learn more about climate in your region. To be up to date with the
details of the program, check the app regularly.

For more information, visit *#DietChangeNotClimateChange Writing
Competition