The Stockholm Junior Water Prize (SJWP) is an international contest set during Stockholm’s World Water Week which occurs every August. Dozens of countries compete each year for the prestigious award, which aims to foster young people’s interest in identifying and solving water-related environmental problems. CIWEM, acting as the national organiser, is currently planning a 2009 national competition in the United Kingdom.

 See a short video clip about the SJWP experience
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The United Kingdom’s national contest will select a national finalist who will be awarded an expenses paid trip to Stockholm for the international contest. The award will be given for an outstanding project dealing with a water-related issue focusing on local, regional, national or global topics of environmental, scientific, social or technological importance. Pre-university student ages 15 to 20 or a small group of up to three students are eligible to submit a project.

The international Stockholm Junior Water Prize winner receives a £2,500 award and a blue crystal sculpture in the shape of a water droplet.

CIWEM is proud to be the national organiser of this competition because it helps young people realize that they can have an active role in solving water and environmental problems for today and the future. If your organisation is interested in becoming involved in the national SJWP competition please contact CIWEM for more information regarding sponsorship and participation.