ARTISTS are being invited showcase inspirational artworks and ideas about how to tackle marine litter in the Pacific.
The Pacific Marine Litter Challenge, is part of the Commonwealth Litter Programme (CLiP), a competition with categories for children (6 years and up), artists, students and entrepreneurs.
And entrants have until February 8, 2019 to showcase inspirational artworks.
Thomas Maes, Principal Investigator leading the CLiP project in the Pacific in a statement issued this today said marine Litter is everywhere.
“CLiP will showcase how we can conserve our oceans and using them sustainably. We want to see ideas from students and entrepreneurs in the Pacific about working together to stop this threat,” Mr Maes said.
Two lucky first prize winning adults have the chance to win a trip to participate and present their ideas at the International CLiP conference in the UK in 2020.
In addition, there are thousands of dollars of runner-up prizes to be won.
Island residents can enter under two categories:
- Higher education / university – ideas competition
- Entrepreneurs, micro to small business – innovation competition
Entrants may apply from across all Commonwealth Pacific Island countries and the jury will be assessing the freshness, originality and innovation of concepts; evidence of how practical they would be; and how well they are communicated.
Entries will be also showcased at the CLiP regional marine litter conference in Vanuatu between February 18-19, 2019.
For more information head to http://tierramar.com.au/clip. Closing date for entries is 4pm on February 8, 2019.
