Deadline: October 24, 2025
Are you passionate about driving urban change in your community? The Transformative Urban Coalitions Video Pitch Contest 2025 is calling for innovative individuals, groups, and organisations who are working to make cities more sustainable, equitable, and resilient. This global contest offers you the platform to showcase your local initiatives and connect them to broader climate goals, while also standing a chance to win cash prizes and international recognition.
About the Transformative Urban Coalitions Video Pitch Contest 2025
The Transformative Urban Coalitions Video Pitch Contest 2025 invites participants to submit a 60-second video pitch that highlights how local actors are using capacity-building, education, and community partnerships to drive meaningful urban transformation.
The contest focuses on linking neighbourhood initiatives with city plans, national strategies, and global climate goals, under the COP30 theme of “Global Mutirão” (collective action).
Your pitch should illustrate how your initiative contributes to building a sustainable, resilient, and equitable urban future, showcasing clear connections between local actions and global climate impact.
Prizes and Recognition
Winners of the Transformative Urban Coalitions Video Pitch Contest 2025 will receive both financial awards and international visibility:
- 🥇 First Prize: USD 800
- 🥈 Second Prize: USD 500
- 🥉 Third Prize: USD 300
In addition, winning videos will be showcased at the 7th Capacity-building Hub during COP30 in Belém, Brazil. Winners will also participate in a Transformative Communication training, designed to help scale their impact and amplify their urban transformation stories on a global stage.
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 24 October 2025
Ensure that your video and story are submitted before the deadline to avoid missing out on this incredible opportunity.
Eligibility and Entry Requirements
To qualify for the Transformative Urban Coalitions Video Pitch Contest 2025, applicants must follow these guidelines:
- 🎥 Video Length: Maximum of 60 seconds.
- 🤝 Content: Highlight collective efforts — individuals, partnerships, and actions — working towards urban transformation.
- 🌐 Global Relevance: Clearly show how your local initiative contributes to wider climate and sustainability goals.
- 📝 Languages: Submissions are accepted in English, Spanish, or Portuguese.
- If the video is not in English, it must include English subtitles.
- If subtitles are not possible, include a clear, high-quality transcript.
- ✍️ Written Story: Accompany your video with a 100–150 word written narrative describing your initiative and its impact.
Why You Should Apply
This contest offers more than just a chance to win cash prizes. It’s a unique platform to elevate your work, inspire other urban changemakers, and align your community-based initiatives with international climate action frameworks.
If your organisation, group, or community is engaged in urban transformation, this is your moment to shine on the global stage.
How to Apply
Ready to make an impact? Here’s how you can participate:
- Create a compelling 60-second video pitch that clearly explains your initiative, collective action, and its contribution to urban transformation.
- Write a concise 100–150 word story that supports your video.
- Submit your entry before 24 October 2025.
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