Transformative Urban Coalitions Video Pitch Contest 2025

Are you passionate about building sustainable cities and leading climate-smart change in your community? The Transformative Urban Coalitions Video Pitch Contest 2025 is your chance to share your innovative ideas with the world! This international competition welcomes changemakers, activists, and young leaders—including Pakistani participants—to showcase how their local actions are shaping greener and more resilient urban futures.

About the Contest

The Video Pitch Contest 2025 aims to amplify the voices of people driving change in cities through capacity-building, community engagement, and climate-resilient actions. It celebrates projects that turn local challenges into opportunities for sustainable development.

The contest’s theme connects to the concept of “Global Mutirão”—a collective effort toward positive transformation, inspired by the host city of COP30 in Belém, Brazil. Participants are encouraged to show how learning, organizing, and collaboration can reshape cities for a better future.

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Content Details

Who Can Apply?

The contest is open to everyone—students, NGOs, professionals, and citizens—who are working on local or city-level projects that contribute to sustainable transformation.
Pakistani applicants are fully eligible to participate.

What You Need to Submit

To apply, you’ll need to send:

• A 60-second video pitch that highlights your project, its goals, and its impact.
• A short written story (100–150 words) describing your initiative.
• Videos can be in English, Spanish, or Portuguese, but English subtitles or a transcript are mandatory.
• Minor video edits (like trimming or subtitles) are allowed, but heavy editing may lead to disqualification.

Contest Benefits

Winners will not only receive cash prizes but also gain global exposure and professional training opportunities.

• Prizes include:
  • 1st Prize – USD 800
  • 2nd Prize – USD 500
  • 3rd Prize – USD 300
• Additional benefits:
  • Winning videos will be showcased at the 7th Capacity-Building Hub during COP30 in Brazil.
  • Winners will receive exclusive online training on Transformative Communication to help strengthen their storytelling and leadership skills.
  • Recognition on global partner social media channels (UNU-EHS, IDOS, WRI, IIED, and PCCB).

Final Thoughts

The Transformative Urban Coalitions Video Pitch Contest 2025 is more than a competition—it’s a movement for sustainable cities. Whether you’re leading a small community garden, running a youth awareness campaign, or developing smart urban solutions in Pakistan, this is your chance to let your story inspire the world. Apply Now!