Applications are open and invited for the Artify Sustainability and Gamify Sustainability Contest 2023 by Carbon Zero Challenge (CZC), a pioneering initiative by IIT Madras. The last date for submission of entries is July 15, 2023.
About the Contest
The campaign is being organized as a part of the Carbon Zero Challenge Grand Expo and will provide a platform for students to showcase their creativity and passion for sustainability.
It aims to raise awareness about sustainability, circular economy, and pollution reduction, and inspire students to become proactive agents of change in building a more sustainable future.
The campaign offers various avenues for students to express their sustainability messages, including formats like Photos, Videos, Posters, Cartoons, Upcycled products, and Paintings.
About Carbon Zero Challenge (CZC)
Carbon Zero Challenge (CZC) is a pioneering initiative conceived in 2017 by IIT Madras. It is an All India Energy and Environment Innovation & Entrepreneurship Contest developed with a vision to create a global impact by addressing three major Planetary crises, Resource Depletion, Pollution, and Climate change through powerful interventions, innovative technologies, entrepreneurship, and policy interventions.
Eligibility Criteria
School and college students are invited to participate and share their creative sustainability messages focused on Circularity in Resource Conservation.
How to Participate?
Choose your preferred creative format: Select any medium that allows you to effectively communicate your sustainability message. You can express your ideas through images, videos, posters, cartoons, upcycled products, paintings, or any other format that resonates with your creativity.
Craft your sustainability message: Focus on the theme of circularity in resource conservation. Create a clear and understandable message that inspires others to adopt circular practices in their daily lives. Showcase the importance of reducing waste, recycling, reusing, and upcycling resources to build a sustainable future.
Create and submit your entry: Let your creativity shine and create your sustainability message based on the chosen format. Ensure your submission effectively conveys the essence of circularity and engages the audience.
Submit your entry: Once your sustainability message is ready, submit it through the designated submission platform on the website. Share your creation on social media using the campaign hashtags #artifysustainability, and #carbonzerochallenge to encourage others to participate and spread the importance of circularity and resource conservation.
Prizes and Recognition
A panel of esteemed judges will evaluate the entries based on creativity, alignment with the campaign theme, and the effectiveness of the circular message. Winners will receive attractive prizes, eco-friendly products, and recognition at the CZC Grand Demo Day.
Outstanding submissions will have the opportunity to showcase their creativity at the CZC Grand Expo Day at IIT Madras from July 26 to 28, 2023. Winners will be recognized for their outstanding contributions to sustainability.
Guidelines for Image & Video Format Entries
Accepted File Formats
- Images: JPEG, PNG, GIF
- Videos: MP4, AVI, MOV
File Size and Duration
- Images: Maximum file size of 10MB.
- Videos: Maximum file size of 10MB.
- Videos: Maximum duration of 1.5 minutes.
Resolution and Dimensions
- Images: Preferred resolution of 1920×1080 pixels (16:9 aspect ratio).
- Videos: Preferred resolution of 1920×1080 pixels (16:9 aspect ratio).
How to Submit?
Interested candidates can submit their entries via this link.
Submission Deadline
All submissions must be received by July 15, 2023, at 10:00 PM.
Click here to view the official notification of the Artify Sustainability and Gamify Sustainability Contest 2023 by Carbon Zero Challenge (CZC), IIT Madras.
