The Indian Youth Climate Network (IYCN) is a network of young people in 18 states uniting Indian youth and youth oriented organizations who are concerned about climate change and environment issues. IYCN members work to generate awareness about and establish consensus on what role India should play in the global debate of climate change, and how it should address its domestic issues.

IYCN with the support of Humane Society International (HSI) is launching its national video competition - "Food in Focus" on food processing cycle and animal farming. This competition is being organized to raise awareness about the sources of our food and how it affects our environment.

Modern consumption patterns are resulting in wastage of natural resources across the world. Deforestation has risen to extreme levels to support our diets and this is now beginning to alter our climate and exacerbate global warming. It has been scientifically proven by the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization that our global livestock is responsible for 18 percent of green house gas emissions.

The competition is open for both amateur and professional film makers alike and everybody can be a part of this innovative video making competition which is happening for the first time in India.

All you require is a thorough knowledge about the food making process and video making skills. Embed your thoughts and bring it into action in the form of a short film (duration 5-15 min). The video could be in any Indian language provided it has subtitles in English. 

Eligibility:

• Entries are open for everyone in India
• Entries may be submitted by an individual or a group
• You must be over 18 years of age

Last date for video submission: July 31, 2011

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Contact details:
Indian Youth Climate Network,
H. No 8-2-608/1/8/A, First Floor,
Road No. 10, Banjara Hills,
Hyderabad – 500 034
Tel: 9985247744
email: video@iycn.in
Website: http://iycn.in