Global Youth Video Competition 2015

The first Global Youth Video Competition was initiated in 2015 and shined a light on real-world examples of young people across the globe working together to create a more sustainable future. Youth have a pivotal role to play in tackling climate change: they are creative, intelligent, enthusiastic and resourceful. The competition explored creative ways to encourage further youth participation and to connect them to a global audience.

Winners:

Two young climate leaders were selected as the winners of the 2015 Global Youth Video Competition on Climate Change out of 135 videos submitted from 60 different countries.

Ms. Saraswati Upadhaya from Nepal submitted her video titled “Small Efforts for Big Change” which shows the vulnerability of regions in Nepal which are confronted with the impacts of climate change, such as diminishing water supplies. The video highlights strategies being taken by local communities to deal with these problems.

Mr. Charles Batte from Uganda created a video showcasing “Tree Adoption Uganda.” A project which highlights climate action being taken by individual companies who sponsor the planting of trees. The tree plantings also provide employment for youth in the local communities.