"The next few years are probably the most important in our history"

"The next few years are probably the most important in our history" - UN Panel on Climate

"Global economies will have to begin rapid and unprecedented changes to everything from energy production to transport, agriculture and buildings if mankind is to limit damage from global warming, the United Nations' climate panel said in a major report released on Monday (Oct 8)." David Fogarty, Assistant Foreign Editor of the Straits Times reported this morning.

" 'This report gives policymakers and practitioners the information they need to make decisions that tackle climate change while considering local context and people's needs. The next few years are probably the most important in our history,' " the Straits Times quotes Dr Debra Roberts, a report co-author, saying.

Help use the power of art to communicate this urgent message to your fellow Singaporean citizens, residents, and decision makers, and to point the way to the clean, green, livable society we all want! Submit your artwork to the Create for Climate Singapore youth art competition by 15 October.

Calling Young Artists in Singapore: New Create for Climate Competition Wants to Hear from You!

Inspiration from Brazilian artist Thiago Mundano In accord with Singapore's Year of Climate Action , and building on the momentum of the recent Rise for Climate global actions, the Singapore Create for Climate youth art competition launches today. In this free-entry competition, Singaporean residents aged between 12 and 25 years are invited to create artworks using the symbols that have been adopted by a global community of climate artists: an “X” for what we need to put a stop to, and a Sun for the solutions we need. The results of the art competition, to be judged by a diverse panel of accomplished individuals from a broad spectrum of Singapore's cultural and sustainability sectors, will be presented via an online gallery and a public exhibition to coincide with The Singapore Eco Film Festival in early November. Winners will receive public recognition at an awards ceremony with members of the jury and arts supply gift vouchers. “We are thrilled to have this opportun...

Earth Day Launch + Dissemination of Create for Climate Catalogue

Cover artwork by joint first place competition winner Carolyn Koh On Earth Day 2019, we took the opportunity to send out 80 physical copies of our Create for Climate art catalogue - a catalogue of works by young artists imagining a fossil-free future, alongside original articles by The Straits Times Environment Correspondent Audrey Tan , 350.org East Asia’s Regional Coordinator Liangyi Chang, Bernadette Maheandiran of investments watchdog Market Forces , strategist and curator Sarah Ichioka , Director of Desire Lines, and - from the rising generation - Aidan Mock, a student member Fossil Free Yale-NUS College . These copies go towards our contributing artists and writers, and also to individuals in cultural, ministerial and financial leadership positions in Singapore. Amongst those addressed are the major banks including OCBC, DBS, UOB, public office holders in the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, Ministry of Trade and Industry, Ministry of National Devel...

Competition Q&A

gif by FR0$K01 Q&As are now closed, but please read on, as someone else may well have asked your question already. Q: Just wanted to check if foreigners who are living in Singapore are allowed to participate as well, or is this just for Singaporeans/PR? A: Happy to clarify: anyone between the ages of 12 and 25 whose primary residence is in Singapore is eligible to enter, regardless of their nationality. Q: Are students turning 12 this year (but whose birthdays have yet to pass) allowed to participate? A: For the sake of fairness and clarity, entries will be open to those whose actual ages match the entry criteria: being 12 to 25 years old as of the 15 October submission deadline. Q: Where do we post/upload our artworks online? Is there any website link provided? A: Upload information will be provided in the full brief, which is available upon formal registration of interest. To register, please send an email with your full name and NRIC/FIN n...

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