Bucharest, October 23, 2024 – A groundbreaking initiative aimed at supporting sustainability advocates and communicators is being launched with the debut of the platform SustainabilityNewsLab.org. This revolutionary platform brings together educational resources and collaboration opportunities, offering a dedicated space for developing a new generation of sustainability storytellers. The launch is accompanied by the debut of the International Sustainability Star Award 2024, which remains a central pillar of the initiative.
Context: Reflecting on the 2023 Edition
The 2023 edition of the Sustainability Star Award competition, launched in Romania by Guerrilla Verde and its founding partners, had a significant impact, encouraging diverse voices to share perspectives on pressing environmental issues. Supported by prestigious partners such as the Swedish Embassy in Romania, IKEA, Alucro Association, and RespoDEEE, the competition featured powerful content in various formats, promoting awareness and education around sustainability.
2024 Edition Launch:
Building on this success, the 2024 edition is presented by Guerrilla Verde in collaboration with IKEA and Alucro Association, marking a new phase of the initiative. The partnership aims to elevate the competition to an international level, inviting submissions from sustainability communicators and advocates worldwide. The goal remains to celebrate excellence in environmental journalism, communication, and advocacy.
Competition Overview:
The International Sustainability Star Award 2024 remains a key element of the initiative, celebrating excellence in sustainability communication. The contest is open to anyone passionate about sustainability, whether students, journalists, or activists, and offers awards for the best works in various formats—ranging from essays to videos, articles, interviews, and other creative formats in either Romanian or English.
Key Dates:
October 23, 2024: Platform and competition launch
November 25, 2024: End of the submission period
November 25 – December 3, 2024: Judging process
December 4, 2024: Winners announced
All participants will receive a Certificate of Participation. Winning entries will be showcased on SustainableNewsLab.org and GuerrillaVerde.ro and relevant platforms promoting sustainability.
Main Features of SustainabilityNewsLab.org Announced for 2025:
Educational resources: Users have access to detailed guides, case studies, and interviews with sustainability experts to help them create relevant and impactful content in the field of sustainability.
Global collaboration network: The platform facilitates connections between journalists, students, activists, and professionals, encouraging international collaboration and the exchange of ideas.
Publishing of works and content: Users can publish their works and creative materials on the platform, gaining access to a global audience interested in sustainability.
Webinars and mentoring sessions: The platform organizes online events such as webinars and mentoring sessions, providing support for developing communication and advocacy skills in the field of sustainability.
Contact: contact@guerrillaverde.ro for inquiries and media materials. More details can be found on the official website: https://www.sustainabilitynewslab.org/.
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