On the occasion of #GlobalClimateStrike (September 20-27), I thought we could have a platform where we gather our thoughts on the Climate Crisis. I am having an informal #ClimateStrike Writing Contest on my blog http://www.earthlynotes.com

Topic: What does climate change mean to you, and what is the most important thing needed to combat it?

Word Limit: 150 words

Eligibility: An individual above 18 years of age, currently residing in India (or atleast with an Indian postal address).

Contest starts on: 20 September 2019, 11pm (Indian Standard Time)

Deadline to send entries: 24 September 2019, 11pm (Indian Standard Time) [Con

Email your entries to: earthlynotes[at]gmail.com

Interesting entries will receive an ECO HAMPER!

NO PURCHASE / PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER THIS CONTEST OR WIN. THIS IS PURELY A NON-COMMERCIAL AND INFORMAL EVENT.

Note: A jury will select the interesting entry/ entries. The organiser will not share postal addresses and phone numbers of entrants on this blog or social media platforms.

Rules for the Contest

1. The submission should address the topic mentioned above.
2. Each participant may submit only one work.
3. There should be no text boxes, pictures, figures or tables in the document.
4. Do not use defamatory, abusive or foul language.
5. The work may be submitted in any of the following formats: .doc .docx .odt .rtf .pdf OR may be pasted on the body of the email.
6. Exceeding 150 words would lead to disqualification.
7. Language used could be English or Hindi.
8. Add the following details in the body of the email:
   Name:
   Age:
   Gender:
   Full Postal Address:
   Contact Number:
   Social Media profile/s (if any):
   Email ID:
9. Add this line in the email: I have read the terms and conditions here: https://theearthlynotes.wordpress.com/2019/09/20/climatestrike-writing-contest/ and I agree to it.
   

Terms and Conditions

By entering the contest, I (the entrant) agree to the following:

1. I am above 18 years of age, residing in India currently.
2. The submitted work is entirely mine and I will take full responsibility in case there are any disputes over this at a later date.
3. This is purely an informal and non-commercial contest, to promote awareness about climate change. So I will participate in the same spirit.
4. By participating, I grant the Organiser permission to use my name and submission for publicity purposes on social media/ blogs without any payments. I give permission to the organiser to “tag” me on her upcoming and future posts, on social media platforms.
5. If a potential “interesting entry” cannot be reached by Organiser within thirty days, using the contact information provided at the time of entry, or if the hamper is returned as un-deliverable, that potential entrant shall forfeit the prize.
6. The Organiser reserves her right to change, curtail or discontinue the contest without notice.
7. Organiser reserves the right to verify the validity and originality of any entry and/or entrant (including an entrant’s identity and address).
8. I am aware that failure to adhere to the rules will lead to my disqualification from the contest.

Looking forward to your participation!

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