The Climate Consensus Educational Video Contest

Teaching About Climate Feedback Loops In 3 Minutes or Less

CONTEST RULES

Eligibility

  1. Open to adult participants over the age of 18 and enrolled at a collegiate institute.

  2. Entries may be submitted individually or as a team with identified team members and a team leader.

  3. Video submissions must be submitted along with this registration/licensing form before the contest deadline.

PLEASE NOTE: By signing the registration/licensing form, you will be allowing The Climate Consensus the right to post your video in the present contest as well as any future endeavor  that promotes the mission statement of the Climate Consensus. You will always be given credit as the creator for any use of the video and maintain the right to have the video taken down at your written request.

Video Requirements :

  1. Videos must not exceed 3 minutes in length (including title and credits).

  2. Videos should focus on one feedback loop in the climate system (relationships to other climate system feedbacks or process are allowed and encouraged, but there should be a clear focus on one feedback)

  3. Videos can be in any style (live-action, animation, stop-motion) but must adhere to the following:

    • Be original and created by the participant(s).

    • Avoid copyrighted content (e.g., music, images, or footage) unless properly licensed or in the public domain.

  4. Videos must be in the English language or contain English subtitles.

Submission Guidelines:

  1. Submit entries by completing this form by [insert deadline]. 

  2. Videos must be in MP4 format with a resolution of at least 720p. (Click here for instructions on submitting/saving a YouTube video)

  3. Along with the video, participants must submit in the application form the following:

    • A brief description of the topic (not part of judging).

    • If referencing a specific figure, data source, or quoting an individual or organization, citations must be provided in the submission form and in the video.

    • Name of all team members and their roles.

Disqualifications:

  1. Submissions that exceed the time limit or do not meet content guidelines.

  2. Plagiarism or use of unlicensed materials.

  3. Videos that include offensive, inappropriate or discriminatory content.

  4. Grossly inaccurate information that is not in consensus with modern science. 

Judging Criteria

Each video will be judged on the following:

1. Scientific Accuracy (40%)

  • Does the video correctly present scientific concepts or information?

  • Is the information well-researched and up-to-date?

2. Engagement, Clarity and Communication (40%)

  • Does the video capture and hold the viewer's attention?

  • Is the content engaging for a general audience at the highschool level?

  • Are the concepts clearly explained in an accessible manner?

  • Is the language appropriate for the target audience?

3. Creativity, Originality and Production Quality (20%)

  • How creatively is the topic presented?

  • Does the video demonstrate original thinking or a unique approach?

  • Is the video well-produced in terms of visuals, audio, and editing?

  • Is the video free from technical issues (e.g., shaky footage, poor sound quality)?

Prizes

  • (tentatively) $100 for winning entry  and $50 each for second and third prize.

  • (Do we create an award certificate for the winners?)

Announcement of Winners

Winners will be announced on Friday, November 21st, 2025 via website, social media and email to participants.