Bayer - Eco-Minds - New Zealand

How to apply

New Zealand selection process

Applications are now open for students wanting to represent New Zealand at the 2009 Eco-Minds forum, being held in Auckland and Rotorua 25 – 30 May 2009.

Applicants must complete the three sections below and email responses to ecominds@ppr.co.nz by 5pm, 24 December 2008.

The theme for the forum is "Sustainable Energy Supply: Challenges and Opportunities".

Part 1 - essay

In line with the above theme, applicants must answer the following essay question:

“In approximately 1000 words, identify the environmental, social and economic aspects of an energy supply system in your country, and discuss how you would match environmental aspirations against the practical realities of day-to-day needs, including improving standards of living.”

Part 2 – information about yourself

Provide information about yourself – name, date of birth, address, current course of study and contact details for one referee.

Briefly describe activities, studies and projects you have carried out and how they are related to sustainable development, including you role in these activities and related documentation.

Email your answers to both Part 1 and Part 2

Entry criteria

All New Zealand applicants must meet the following requirements:

Be a New Zealand citizen
Enrolled in a New Zealand tertiary institution (university of polytechnic)
Aged 18 to 24 years on 25 May, 2009
Actively involved in environmental or sustainable development activities, or projects
Willing to travel to Auckland and Rotorua
Be able to work well within a group.

Entries will be judged by an independent panel.

For further information about the New Zealand Eco-Minds challenge, email or phone 09-441 8591.