...Because water is life and without it we cease to exist.
Water is at the heart of our growing concerns related to
environmental issues and global politics due to the threat of water
scarcity; water pollution; poor sanitation; waterborne diseases and
climate variability due to global warming. If we add to this the
unequal distribution of water throughout differing regions of the
world we have major challenges to overcome. Our reliance on water
is abundant and therefore there is a need for us to start
acknowledging the real value of this precious resource recognising
that the ecosystem is a consumer of water alongside humans,
industry and agriculture. Tomorrow's Water is a competition set up
to support young people in facing these facets of global importance
and through the gauntlet down to a new generation of students - are
you ready to look at water? Are you ready to shape our future?
"Earth with all its' major splendour, is our only home. These
interrelated worldwide water crises simply have to be addressed
with all of the energy and imagination of which humans are capable
because the entire planet depends on this vital element, which is
the very essence of life." - Mark Niemeyer (2008)
What are the benefits of entering our Tomorrow's Water
competition?
- Growing global concerns:
In partaking in Tomorrow's Water you will be given the
opportunity to investigate and contribute to one of the most
current and progressive topics of our lifetime. The competition
allows you to get together and share ideas with an international
community concerned with environmental, technological and social
issues related to water. It is your chance to help your generation
and those to follow, in tackling the contemporary problems we face
and the dire consequences we are confronted by in ignoring our
needs attached to water.
- Travelling and meeting:
With Tomorrow's Water you are given the opportunity to win an
all expenses paid trip to Stockholm, where you are put forward to
enter into the International Stockholm Junior Water Prize in the
Global Water Week. This not only allows you to travel to another
area of the world but also to meet various like-minded individuals
from over 30 countries and listen to speeches and presentations
from well established water and environmental specialists.
- Enhancing your CV and application for
university:
Tomorrow's Water is a great extra-curricular activity,
associated with the Chartered Institution of Water
and Environmental Management and the Stockholm
International Water Institute, which can be added to your CV or
application form for College and/or University. It demonstrates
that you have a real passion for environmental and contemporary
issues, as well as an ability to think for yourself. It also
facilitates in the strengthening of your confidence in presentation
and public speaking as you learn how to articulate your ideas
throughout the process of the competition.
- Benefits for Teachers and Schools
Rewards are not only administered to applicants. The school of
the winning pupil will be given £300.00. In addition teachers will
see a real, long term benefit by getting involved and encouraging
their students. Tomorrow's Water is a fantastic way to showcase
your schools pedigree in one of the many topics that may be
addressed in relation to water, including science, social issues,
technology and conservation, to note a few. It furthermore advances
in putting the fun back into subjects, through practice and
engagement, which could be deemed as dated and 'dry'.
