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Theme Development Competition
YOUTH CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE 2015
Objective
The purpose of this competition is to provide young Jamaicans between the ages of 14-28 years with an
opportunity to develop a relevant, interesting and motivating theme for the 2015 Youth Climate Change
Conference
Eligibility
Any Jamaican youth between the ages of 14-28 years can submit one (1) theme idea for the 2015 conference.
Participants must be a part of a community based youth organization/ Club/Society or attending an institution (
Secondary, Tertiary Level.
Procedure
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Please keep a copy of your conference theme submission for your own records as submissions will not be
returned.
Completed Conference Theme Development Entry forms MUST be submitted to the YCCC Conference
Secretariat by the latest Monday April 20, 2015.
The first place winner will be announced during the YCCC Launch and CCAT Graduation on April 30, 2015
Competition Guidelines
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Conference theme submissions must be original.
All entries must express contestant’s view on Youth involvement in action to combat Climate Change.
The theme can be accompanied by supporting graphic images/logos
All themes must be submitted with a short paragraph (maximum 200 words) on why you chose your theme.
The theme must not contain any inappropriate message or language.
The theme should be written so that it can easily be displayed on future conference programs/flyers.
The theme must be the result of the contestant’s own efforts with limited guidance from others.
Key points to consider in theme development
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How does your theme relate to Youth participation in climate change action at the national level
Does your theme actively address the objectives of the YCCC2015 conference as outlined below?
What kind of theme would inspire your peers’ involvement in the school/community and motivate them to
become agents of positive change and good environmental stewardship?
Is the theme relatable to the youth audience and easy to remember?
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Judging and Awards
The following theme factors will be considered when the entry is judged:
A. Portrayal of the vision of the conference;
B. Appropriateness for Youth target audience
C. Creativity, unique quality and cleverness;
D. How clear and understandable the theme is;
E. Correct grammar, spelling and punctuation;
The judges’ decisions will be final. Winners will be notified within one ( 1) week of the competition deadline.
Previous themes
2014 – “One Climate, One Future… Empowering Youth for Action”
Prizes
The originator for the winning theme will receive a 1600 gallon water tank and other surprises. The winning
theme will be displayed on promotional items and used for branding of the YCCC event.
Background
The Youth Climate Change Conference (YCCC) is an initiative of the Jamaica Rural Economy and Ecosystems
Adapting to Climate Change (Ja REEACH) Project, under the project’s youth empowerment program area.
First held in September 2014 under the theme, “One Climate, One Future… Empowering Youth for Action”,
the YCCC conference was made possible through collaboration with corporate partners, the Ministry of Youth
and Culture, the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Water, Land Environment and Climate Change.
The second year of the YCCC promises to be even bigger and better and will include a variety of exhibitions,
speakers, scholarships, prizes and surprises. Importantly, young Jamaicans will be coming together to
contribute to Jamaica’s first climate change action framework for schools. It will be a unique opportunity to
experience how our nation’s youth are responding to this important development challenge.
The Ja REEACH project is funded by the United States Agency for International Development and
implemented by the international non-profit, ACDI/VOCA, and local partners. Ja REEACH works to protect
rural lives, livelihoods and ecosystems through interventions that drive adaptation and build resilience.
Specific YCCC objectives include:
1) To share information on the impact and issues related to climate change.
2) To create a joint youth statement and framework for Climate Action in Schools
3) To showcase current climate action projects by youth
4) To edutain the participants through creative expression, ensuring transfer of knowledge and
information through entertainment and facilitating a fun ending to the conference.
5) To provide networking opportunities for partners and participants.
6) To showcase the products and information by the sponsors and partner agencies
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YCCC 2015 THEME DEVELOPMENT
Evaluation Sheet
Judge Name : _____________________________
School/Group:____________________________
Competitor Name:_________________________
Associated Graphic : YES_____ NO________
Submitted theme: __________________________________________________________________________
CRITERIA
ELIGIBILITY
 The theme is appropriate and does not contain any
inappropriate language or message etc
 short paragraph (maximum 200 words) included
in entry
Circle yes or no.
YES NO
If yes, continue the scoring process. If no, do not
continue.
 RELEVANCE-The theme relates to the objectives &
outcomes of the Youth Climate Change Conference
2015
MAXIMUM POINTS
20
20

CREATIVITY-The content of the theme is presented
in a manner that is unique and appealing to the
youth audience
20

INSPIRATIONAL-The theme will inspire young
persons to become agents of positive change and
good environmental stewardship
20

CLARITY-The theme is clear, easily understood easy
to remember
10

ACCURACY- The presentation has correct spelling,
grammar, capitalization and punctuation
10
TOTAL POINTS
3
100
SCORE
YCCC 2015 THEME DEVELOPMENT COMPETITION
Entry Form
Entry form is due no later than Monday April 20, 2015. Please keep a copy of the entry form and theme for
your records.
Please type or print.
Name: ________________________________________
School/Group: __________________________________
Parish: ___________________________________ _____
Phone Number: _________________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________
All themes must be submitted with a short essay (one paragraph of 200 words or less) on why you chose
your theme.
Submitted theme: _________________________________________________________________________
Supporting paragraph ( No more than 200 words)-Why I chose this theme:
Graphic Attached: YES ☐
NO☐
I, , certify that the submitted Conference Theme and supporting graphic images are original and solely my
work and can be used on promotional materials related to YCCC 2015.
Signature _______________________________________ Date Submitted ___________________________
RETURN TO:
YCCC 2015 Theme Development Competition
ACDI/VOCA JAMAICA
Jamaica Rural Economy and Ecosystems Adapting to Climate Change (Ja REEACH) Project
1A Braemar Avenue, Kingston 10, Jamaica, W.I.
Tel: (876) 946-1602-3 l Fax: (876) 946-1604 |E-mail:
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