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Germanwatch poster contest on “Climate Justice”

Germanwatch calls for a poster contest presenting prizes for the most origi-nal, artistically high qualitative and meaningful poster on climate justice. The three winners will be awarded a total prize money of 1800€. Closing date is the 15 February 2012.

The poster contest shall call the attention of a wider public to the subject of climate justice in the context of international cooperation. A special emphasis will be put on opportunities of action.

Possible contents could be the following topics:

–    Adaptation to the impacts of climate change in developing countries;

–    Climate protection as a contribution to global justice;

–    People responsible and people affected by climate change;

–    Climate protection as a future opportunity for developing countries;

–    International climate financing;

–    International coalitions for an ambitious climate policy.

–    Three Pillars of Climate Justice (right to survival, effort/burden sharing, opportunity sharing)

Participants:

The announcement is directed primarily at students and young professionals in performing arts. But anyone who is interested in climate and development policy can participate.

Implementation:

There are no regulations about the methodological implementation, however, the proposals should refer explicitly to climate change in the development context. As part of the poster, it is recommended to add not only a slogan, but also a brief text in German or English explaining the topic. The target format is A2 to A1.

Use of the designs:

The objective is to use the three winner posters for the education and information work of Germanwatch, for example in the run-up to the Rio +20 Summit,  The printing and distribution of at least 500 copies is planned. Submissions can be made in German or English.

Prize money:     1st place: 1.000,- €  |  2nd place: 500,- €  |  3rd place: 300,- €

Closing date:    15 February 2012

Submission with complete application form to: klima@germanwatch.org (preferably e.g. as pdf file) or alternatively by post to:

Germanwatch, keyword “Poster Contest”, Kaiserstr. 201, 53113 Bonn

By participating in the competition, the participants agree with the terms of competition.

More information can be found shortly at: http://www.germanwatch.org/zeitung/2011-4-poster.htm

$65,000 Award Opportunity for Students, Faculty and Universities

Beginning on January 2, 2012, The Odebrecht Award for Sustainable Development will begin accepting entries from undergraduate students in all engineering fields, architecture, building and construction management, and chemistry. 
 
By submitting a paper that outlines contributions to sustainability, students have an opportunity to win $65,000 in cash prizes for themselves, faculty advisors and Tufts. 
Download the Official Award Guidelines here: http://www.odebrechtaward.com/images/OfficialGuidelines2012_v6.pdf
 
Ideas can be related to efficient, real-world uses of sustainable materials, new chemical and petrochemical processes or new building techniques.
 
Entries will be accepted from January 2, 2012 through May 31, 2012 at: www.odebrechtaward.com
 
Connect with us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/odebrechtaward) and Twitter (http://twitter.com/odebrechtaward) for award updates and related news.
 

Department of Energy SunShot Initiative

Funding: Up to $7 million

Open Date: 11/15/2011

Close Date: 03/05/2011

Funding Organization: Solar Energy Technologies Program

Funding Number: DE-FOA-0000607

Summary:

DOE is supporting the development of tools and approaches that will reduce balance of system non-hardware costs for solar energy systems. These soft costs—expenses associated with permitting, financing, interconnection, and inspection—can account for approximately half of the total expense of photovoltaic installations.

As part of the SunShot Incubator program, this funding opportunity is designed to help small businesses and entrepreneurs develop data-driven tools, innovative programs, and streamlined processes that will make solar more accessible for Americans. This solicitation builds on the Incubator program’s proven success with photovoltaic technologies to begin targeting market barriers. By addressing all sectors of the solar energy economy, the SunShot Initiative works to reduce the total installed cost of photovoltaic systems.

For more information, see the full solicitation.

Additional Information:

Submission Deadline for Concept Papers: January 16, 2012, 5 p.m. EST

Full Applications Due: March 5, 2012, 5 p.m. EST

More information is available in the DOE press release.

Nov 15: Green Medford offers Mini-Grants for Youth Service Projects!

Green Medford has been awarded $750 from the Wolfe-Rita Climate Action Projects fund of the Massachusetts Climate Action Network.  Green Medford will use this funding to award three $250 mini-grants to youth addressing climate change in Medford. The deadline for the application will be November 15. Grantees will be notified on December 1, and projects must be completed by April 30, 2012.

Specifically, funding will be available for projects that address grassroots climate action within Medford. Project priorities may include hosting educational and training conferences; successful climate protection or educational projects; journalism about climate activism; lectures; forums; prizes to recognize and promote climate activism; policy initiatives; or media and social media projects that engage other youth in climate activism. All projects must take place in Medford.

Teachers, churches, youth groups, older youth (ages 16 – 20), and child and youth-serving organizations are eligible to apply. Funding cannot be used to pay individuals, salaries or consultants’ fees.

Anyone interested in receiving an application should contact Christine Ellersick at christinemaher@gmail.com.

Green Medford www.greenmedford.org seeks to educate the Medford community to understand its environmental impact, and to empower residents to make more sustainable energy choices related to homes and businesses, transportation, and food. Green Medford is a chapter of the Massachusetts Climate Action Network www.massclimateaction.net.

Tisch Eco-Grant Books Contest

The Tisch Eco-Grant* Books Contest

Prizes to be awarded:
***Your name in lights*** (so to speak)
in a Tufts Library Catalog Notation for the winning book nominations!

How to enter:
1) Recommend a GREEN (ecology or sustainability-themed) book which you would like Tisch Library to add to our collection. If you need inspiration, try an Amazon book search or a Google book search (and make sure that the book isn’t already part of our collection).

2) In 50-100 words, let us know why you would like Tisch Library to purchase this book.  Submit your entry to the Tisch Sustainability Team Library at tischsustain@elist.tufts.edu.

Contest starts today!
Runs through October 31
Winners will be announced the week of November 14
Notes:
Eligible contestants: all Tufts Library staff, Tufts Eco-Ambassadors, Tufts Eco-Reps
There will be approximately 3-4 winners, based on purchase costs of winning book selections
* Book purchase funds provided by a grant award from Tufts University’s Eco-Ambassadors program
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