CONTEST UPDATE

Thank you to all participants who contributed to the Imprints Art Contest! We were impressed by the number and quality of submissions, and are in the process of reviewing all the artwork. Winners will be announced by mid-February on both the TakingITGlobal and Tread Lightly websites, and will also be notified via email.

We are still accepting submissions to the Imprints Gallery; however, new submissions will not be entered into the contest.

BACKGROUND

From the International Day of Climate Action, on October 24, 2009, to January 4, 2010, people of all ages, worldwide, were invited to participate in the Imprints Art Contest.

Participants were invited to contribute original pieces of artwork which explore:
• Ecological footprints – a measure of the pressure placed by human beings on the planet; and/or
• The number 350 – the level in parts per million that UN climate scientists have concluded is the safe upper limit of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
These themes are interconnected because ecological footprints represent our current impact upon the planet while 350 represents a target we need to reach to ensure a more stable climate.

While there were no restrictions on participation, youth aged 13-30 were eligible to win one of several amazing prizes:
• A folding aluminum bicycle
• A composter or rain water collector for gardening
• A digital camera
• The BBC's Planet Earth DVD set
• A wind- and solar-powered radio and LED flashlight
• One of a number of books written on environmental topics

Submissions are evaluated by a panel of judges on the basis of creativity, impact, and the ecological footprint of the artwork. In order to be considered, submissions should include information about the ecological footprint of the artwork.

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