Deadline: 17-Jun-22
With the support of the ‘EU-ASEAN Think Tank dialogues for strategic partnerships’ project, the Clingendael Institute of International Relations and the Cambodian Institute for Cooperation and Peace (CICP) are organizing an essay competition on the theme of ‘EU-ASEAN synergies for a green and digital world.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the European Union (EU) are working urgently to address one of the most pressing challenges of their time – climate change. Home to more than 1.1 bn people, ASEAN and the EU have an inherent interest to cooperate and find ways to minimise the impact of climate change, while capitalising on the benefits of the transition to a low-carbon and climate-resilient future. At the same time, the COVID-19 pandemic has spurred on ahasty adoption of technology in the European Union and ASEAN regions. Support for digital infrastructure, literacy and the e-economy is vital for supporting the resilience of the economies and creating sustainable employment opportunities in the post COVID era. The importance of simultaneously pursuing the twin goals of green and digital transition is increasingly evident in EU-ASEAN relations.
University students and recent graduates in ASEAN, the EU and beyond are invited to submit a written piece of 1500-2000 words for their essay competition that seeks to gather innovative, forward-looking ideas for the EU and ASEAN to strengthen joint approaches and improved practices for a green and digital world.
Categories
Participants should submit a short essay or a policy brief (1500-2000 words) on one of four selected categories, within the framework of EU-ASEAN relations:
- Green policies
- Digital policies
- Twin transition of green and digital
- Climate adaptation
Prize Details
The top 5 essays will be published on the Clingendael Spectator and CICP website. The winner of the best essay will be invited to join us for the physical closing conference of the project which will take place in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) in February 2024 with travel and accommodation costs covered (up until €1,000). He/she/they may present the essay with a short presentation.
Eligibility Criteria
The contest is free and open to:
- University students from undergraduate and graduate studies or recent graduates within 1 year.
- With an EU or ASEAN nationality.
- With other nationalities working/studying in EU or ASEAN countries.
For more information, visit https://www.clingendael.org/nl/node/14257