Transformative Storytelling Contest
Climate KIC invites young people from 18 to 29 years old to share a transformative story of how we can live and thrive together with Nature.
Submit your story supported by your photo or handmade art – something you’ve created by hand using pencils, crayons, paintbrushes, and similar tools.
Share a personal experience in your region that is important to you or had an impact on you related to one or several of the following topics:
- Being climate resilient,
- Applying solutions that work with nature,
- Finding ways of restoring relationships with nature,
- Reconnecting to (human and non-human) communities around us.
Stories and art have the potential to create meaningful connections and provide insights and inspirations about living in harmony with nature and the communities around us. Stories can engage us in a felt experience moving beyond abstract concepts of climate change and transformation helping us relate to current issues in a deep, personal way. Stories and art can stimulate surprise, wonder, courage and hope — ingredients we desperately need to adequately respond to the challenges of today.
The Gathering Voices of the Youth: Transformative Storytelling Contest is an NBRACER initiative that aims to understand and give a voice to the values and perceptions of young people to support more inclusive and collaborative approaches to current social-ecological challenges.
How to apply
Submit your story supported by your photo or hand-made artwork by July 30th, 2025.
The short personal story (max 300 words) should be accompanied by a photo or hand-made art (created by hand using pencils, crayons, paintbrushes, and/or other similar tools) related to the story. The story and hand drawing, painting or photo should be of the applicant’s authorship. AI submissions will not be considered. Please carefully read the image requirements before you submit.
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