Submissions are invited for International Student Essay Competition 2024 by Trust for Sustainable Living. The last date of submission is January 18, 2024.

About TSL

The Trust for Sustainable Living (TSL) is a global education charity, based at the Living Rainforest centre in West Berkshire, UK.

Competition Details

Each year TSL hosts an International Essay Competition focused on a major sustainability challenge. The theme for 2024 is NATURE BASED SOLUTIONS and the competition is OPEN NOW!

Nature provides us with everything we need to survive and thrive – clean air and water, food, materials for shelter, medicines and so much more. Many people believe that nature can help us tackle major global challenges such as climate change, food and water security, biodiversity loss and disaster risk reduction, as well as improving human health, societal wellbeing and developing sustainable economies.

They want to hear students’ own views on how they feel that nature can support the achievement of the SDGs in their own communities. Students are invited to approach the topic however they wish. They can choose to focus on one SDG, or multiple SDGs that they feel are a key issue within their communities and explore how nature could help to improve the situation. They are strongly encouraged to include their own personal views, perspectives and experiences to help bring their thoughts and visions alive.

The judges are looking for originality and creativity in all formats – and the potential to contribute to constructive national or international debate. Unique and well-argued perspectives score highly.

Each student is invited to submit one essay in English, on the theme of: “How can nature help us achieve the UN SDGs in my community?”

Eligibility

The International Student Essay Competition is open to all students worldwide, aged 7-18 across two age categories – 7-11 years and 12-18 years.

Word Limit

The essay length varies by age as follows:

• Primary students (ages 7-11): 400 words.
• Secondary and College students (ages 12-18): 600 words.

Prizes

One overall Grand Prize Winner will receive a trophy and a cash prize of £1000 and £500 for their school, with one Runner Up receiving a trophy and a cash prize of £500 and £250 for their school (cash prizes paid in local currency). All participating Teacher Champions, Essay Finalists & Honourable Mentions, and International Debate participants, will receive personalised e-certificates.

How to Submit?

Interested participants can submit online via this link.

Submission Deadline

The last date of submission is January 18, 2024.

Click here to view the official notification of International Student Essay Competition 2024 by Trust for Sustainable Living.