The Mall, Washington, D.C.—Today the sun is shining down on the Mall in Washington, D.C. and the forecast for the next few days is stellar. We’ve missed the storm predicted to ruin our parade!
The Pavilion is Open! Connect4Climate Welcomes You to the National Mall
School kids weigh in on helping the planet
Some of the smallest visitors to the Alcantara Magic Garden-Connect4Climate pavilion had big ideas about climate.
Voices4Climate TerrAfrica Podcast Competition Winners Cover COP18 in Doha
Last September, TerrAfrica and Connect4Climate launched the Voices4Climate competition in collaboration with MTV to invite young people to submit photos, videos, music videos, and podcasts that tell powerful climate chan
Pledging to #TakeOn Climate Change
In April, Washington DC celebrated Earth Week with a series of festivities. Of course, Connect4Climate couldn’t miss it!
Paul Ndiho and Anab Garab attend award ceremony at World Bank
Following the awards ceremonies we have held at various World Bank offices in Africa, including Kenya and Egypt, the Connect4Climate team was thrilled to honor US-based Paul Ndiho and Anab Garab at the World Bank offices in Washington, DC.
Musician & Author Cedella Marley to Judge Voices4Climate Competition
The Connect4Climate team is honored to welcome accomplished singer, author, fashion designer, and entrepreneur Cedella Marley as a judge of the Voices4Climate photo/video/music video/podcast competition.
iChange Winners
After receiving 248 entries from students studying at 165 universities located in 66 different countries, the iChange independent panel of judges took on the difficult task of selecting five finalists to attend the 2013 GrandPrix Advertising Strategies event in Milan on May 29th.
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iChange Grand Prize Winner
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"What's More Precious?" by Nadia Asfour, Selina Chaouki, and Elias El Hage, Lebanese American University
A young woman comes home to her boyfriend and finds that he is saving water...with a twist.
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iChange Finalists
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"Simple things you can do to help the Earth" by Mathilde Sahlen and Ulrikke Nordseth, Oslo National Academy of the Arts
A short animated movie about small things everyone can do to help slow down global warming. If everyone does a little we'll achieve a lot!
[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hg4T4hdt0E]
"The Tap" by Rolando Berry, The Mahindra United World College of India
We always look for the one who will get the sword out of the stone. What we never get to realize is that this is everyone's job, and can only be done together as a whole.
[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVP262WcK2U]
"Climate for Change" by Connor Botkin and Marco Arena, University of East Anglia
What if we saw climate change as an opportunity to transform and improve our lifestyle? Whether it is pushing for cleaner energy or limiting practices that lead to the destruction of our precious forests, through individual action and the collective effort we can act for a healthier, more sustainable future.
[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNk8gxPNHi0]
"Global Warning" by Nadia Morghen and Marco A. Piccinini, Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia - Sede Lombardia
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iChange Video Submissions
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The entire Connect4Climate staff is grateful to all of the teams that entered the iChange competition. We would like to thank each of you for the hard work and initiative you showed by creating moving, humorous and inspiring films to encourage climate action worldwide. Below are your video submissions in a playlist.
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Panel of Judges
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We also would like to extend our thanks to the iChange panel of judges. Your hard work and dedication have made the iChange competition possible. The iChange jury includes:
Donald Ranvaud, Producer - iChange Jury President
Rachel Kyte, Vice President for Sustainable Development, World Bank Group
Don Edkins, Executive Producer, Why Poverty?
David Forrest, Producer, Completion Bond
Freddy Paul Grunert, CEO, Selph2
Sandy Lieberson, Producer, Film Studies Professor
Hamish McAlpine, Producer & Distributor
Peter Mettler, Film Director & Cinematographer
Rick Rockwell, Director - Internationational Media, American University School of Communication
Luciano Stella, Producer, Distributor
Alberto Contri, President, Pubblicità Progresso & Lombardy Film Commission
Gianluca Favro, Country Manager - Italy, DLB Group Worldwide
Nicolò Bongiorno, Director & Screenwriter
Herve de Clerck, Founder, AdForm & Dream-Leader, ACT Responsible
Mario Zanone Poma, President, Mediocredito Italy
Ugo Nespolo, President, National Cinema Museum of Torino
Piero Chiambretti, Actor
Greta Scacchi, Actress
A Thank You from iChange Grand Prize Winner Nadia Asfour
On May 22, 2013, I received an e-mail from Connect4Climate. My team and I were invited to Milan as one of the five finalists.
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Thank you Messages by the iChange Grand Prize Winners
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iChange Finalists at the UNFCCC Conference
Connor and I are part of one of the five finalist groups that was selected to participate to the Connect4Climate award ceremony held in Milan last week.
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Marco Arena and Connor Botkin iChange Competition Submission and Thank You Message
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How to turn young people into climate change activists
When it comes to climate change, people generally look towards experts for solutions. There is no doubt that scientists, policymakers, and thought leaders must collaborate to find a solution to this complex problem.
