EE Opps for Kids/Teens

International Painting Competition on the Environment for Children The International Childrens Painting Competition on the Environment is organized annually by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and others. This year's competition focuses on the theme of Climate Change. The organizers invite children, ages 6-14, to submit their paintings to the UNEP office in their regions. A list of these offices, along with a world map indicating regions, is available from the website. The deadline for entry is December 31, 2006. http://www.unep.org/Tunza/paintcomp/ Teens for Planet Earth This program, developed by the Wildlife Conservation Society, supports teens and teen leaders/educators as they carry out environmental service-learning projects. The website provides a resource library, news articles, and a Take Action section. There's also a special section for Girls for Planet Earth. http://www.teensforplanetearth.org/