The brief for 2022 - How would addressing inequality help to combat the climate crisis?

We are in the midst of a global climate crisis, and we want to hear students’ own views on how addressing issues of economic, gender, race and other forms of inequality might help to combat this crisis.

Students are invited to approach the topic however they wish. They are strongly encouraged to explore and consider different types of inequality and include their own personal views, perspectives and experiences to help bring their thoughts and visions alive.

Each student is invited to submit one essay in English, entitled: “How would addressing inequality help to combat the climate crisis?”

The essay length varies by age as follows:

Primary students (ages 7-11): 400 words

Secondary students (ages 12-17): 600 words