Poetry contest: Safeguard environment for disaster risk reduction

 Poetry contest: Safeguard environment for disaster risk reduction

http://ukadrr.webs.com/poetry-contest

This contest is to provide strong message on the importance of protecting the environment in order to reduce the risk of disasters and achieve sustainable development. Its aim is to raise public awareness about disaster risks related to natural hazards, such as earthquake, flood, drought, cyclone, landslide, epidemics and forest fire, and to initiate thinking process and engage people, particularly children, on how environmental protection can reduce disasters.

The contest opens for entries on May 1, 2013 and ends at midnight (CET) May 31, 2013. Late entries will not be accepted.

Public voting will begin on June 3, 2013 and ends at midnight (CET) June 7, 2013

Prizes                                                                            

1st prize £1,000, 2nd prize £600, 3rd prize £300, Highly Commended 4 x £50