RESisles

RESisles: Resilient Euro-Mediterranean Islands: Democratic Participation for Informed and Responsible Decisions on Climate and the Environment

Euro-Mediterranean islands face economic and social challenges that are related to limited land resources, limited diversification in economic activities, and reduced inhabitant mobility. They are also particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change and environmental degradation. The EU-funded project RESisles ‘Resilient Euro-Mediterranean Islands: Democratic Participation for Informed and Responsible Decisions on Climate and the Environment’ (Grant Agreement No. 101146782) aims to promote and facilitate civic participation on the islands of Cyprus, Malta and Crete, three of the most populated and vulnerable Mediterranean islands, in democratic processes concerning climate change and the environment. The project will directly involve a diverse range of citizens from different backgrounds and genders, with a focus on vulnerable groups to climate change: youth, women, and those in rural or remote areas.

To this end, RESisles is launching a Video Competition for youth. The competition aims to encourage youth to voice their views regarding climate change, democratic participation and their right to a healthy environment.

Youth between the ages of 9 and 25 are invited to develop and produce a short video in which they express their views about the problem and become agents of change in society – not only as they represent the next generation of consumers and decision-makers but because they are often a source of inspiration and influence in their family and community.

This challenge can be taken by a school, youth association or club, as a curricular or parallel activity within a class and approached from several or multiple disciplines. It promotes critical thinking and active citizenship, regarding a complex problem that is the responsibility of and affects every one of us.

Video Competition – Malta

Participants

In Malta, the RESisles Video Competition will follow YRE criteria. The age categories apply:

9 – 10 years old
11 – 14 years old
15 – 18 years old
19 – 25 years old

Students can work and submit their ideas/concepts individually or as a team.

When the team is made up of minors (< 18 years of age), an adult needs to take responsibility for the submitted video and act as a main point of contact. Submissions through the school are encouraged. There is no limit to the number of videos submitted by each school/organisation, or to the number of videos submitted by a team.

Theme for the video

The team has full freedom to decide on the topic and scope of the video, provided that it relates to climate change and sustainable development.

Timeline and deadlines

Deadline for video submissions: 31st March 2025

Announcement of winners: end April 2025

Award ceremony: May 2025

Video criteria

Style: Video criteria will follow the YRE normal criteria:

Campaign video: 1 minute maximum

Reportage video: 3 minutes maximum

Language: The video should be in Maltese or English.

Format: Acceptable file formats include: mp4, mov, avi. Upload on youtube and paste the link when submitting

Title and name of the file: The video must have a title and a short description. Proof of dissemination is also requested when uploading.

Other elements: Videos that contain inappropriate language or images, offensive, or objectionable material will be excluded. AI tools may be used for the campaign videos, however participants must disclose their use and ensure originality and ethical compliance.

Video submission and rules:

Declaration of consent for processing of personal information and use of video submitted

When signing up to this competition and uploading material to submit an entry, you agree automatically that we can process your personal data provided in this submission form and given to us during the competition. We process the data so that we can register your participation, judge the submission and save what you have submitted and publish your submission if needed. Necessary permission, e.g., for photographing children faces are the responsibility of the author and must, therefore, be sought. All entries will be saved in our archives and used by FEE network to promote the winners and the programme.

You always have the option to withdraw your consent and your submission to the competition

Conditions of eligibility:

The videos must fulfil all the conditions previously stated, including appropriateness to the theme, format, maximum duration and submission of all material within the stated deadlines.

The video must not contain obscene, offensive, inappropriate or objectionable material and must not infringe the rights of privacy, copyright, trademarks or intellectual property rights of any person or organisation.

The participant should not use any material or elements in the video which are subject to the rights of a third party (e.g. excerpts of other films, images, audio, music), unless permission is obtained before the submission of the video. If the video includes images of minors, the participant must obtain the necessary consent from the parents or legal guardians. The participant is directly responsible for any infringement of rules.

RESisles reserves the right at any time during the competition to remove or disqualify any video that does not comply with the requirements and conditions.

By entering the contest, the participants agree that RESisles consortium or any of the individual beneficiaries of the project shall not be liable for any claims, costs, liabilities, damages, expenses and losses arising out of (i) RESisles’ use of the film; (ii) the entrant’s participation in the competition.

Property of the videos

By submitting a video, the participants grant the RESisles consortium a royalty-free license to copy, distribute, modify, display and perform publicly and otherwise use, and authorize others to use their video for any educational purpose throughout the world and in any media.

Selection of awarded videos

In Malta, the usual YRE criteria for video uploads apply.

Awards

Short form campaign video

1st prize: €300 voucher

2nd prize: €100 voucher

3rd prize: €100 voucher

Long form campaign video:

1st prize: €300 voucher

2nd prize: €100 voucher

3rd prize: €100 voucher

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