Questionnaire for the submission of an initiative at the World Forum for Democracy, 16-18 November 2020

The World Forum for Democracy calls for expression of interests in presenting innovative initiatives aiming at solving environmental problems and enhancing democracy from all over the world.

We invite initiatives addressing topics including, but not limited to:

Climate activism

Participatory practices for the environment
Defending the defenders of the environment
Local partnerships guiding behaviour change within communities
Deliberative democracy and public policy
Environmental entrepreneurship
Global environmental justice
Public-private partnerships for environmental protection
Inequality and intersectionality facing climate change
Digitalisation at the service of the environment
Innovations in youth activism, youth mobilisation for the environment
Environmental education, training and awareness-raising
Use of new technologies to combat climate change
Protecting biodiversity, ecosystems
Sustainable development
Green lobbying

Submissions should be made by answering the questionnaire in the appendix and sending it to forum_democracy@coe. int by 30 June 2020.

Any public or private organisation is eligible to apply. One presenter for the selected initiatives will be invited to Strasbourg to take part in the World Forum. Travel and accommodation expenses may be covered by the Council of Europe if required[1].

For further information about the World Forum for Democracy 2020, please visit our website.

Questionnaire for the submission of an initiative at the World Forum for Democracy, 16-18 November 2020

Country:

Organisation/institution:

Title of the initiative:

Contact person

Address:

Telephone:

Mobile phone:

E-mail:

Website:

Social media

Brief presentation of the organisation (legal status, number of members/employees, field of operation, goals, other relevant information).

Brief description of the initiative (max. 200 words): goals, actions, scope, participants, partners.

What is the origin of the initiative (sources of inspiration, relevant academic debate etc. )?

How was the initiative implemented?

What have been the results so far?

Which indicators did you use to assess the initiative’s results?

What challenges have been encountered in the implementation phase?

How does your initiative differ from other existing initiatives? What makes your initiative a democracy innovation?

To what extent is your initiative transferable to other organisations and countries?

Any additional relevant information/references.

Practical information (Please note: the following information will not feed into the jury’s assessment of your initiative)

Please indicate who will present the initiative, as well as a replacement in case of an emergency that prevents the first presenter from participating in the Forum (Mr/Ms, name, position, city, country, e-mail, telephone):

Language of presentation:

o English o French o Other (please specify; presentations in other languages will be considered as exceptions)

Will you need a Visa for entering France?

o Yes o No

Are you in position to fund your participation in the World Forum?

o Yes o No

Will you need assistance during the World Forum because of any kind of disability?

o Yes o No (Please note that the Palais building is accessible to people with mobility issues).

Will you be able to prepare a 2-3 min. video about your initiative prior to the Forum, in case you are selected?

o Yes o No

[1] In case travel and large gatherings will not be possible in November 2020, the World Forum for Democracy may be held under a different format.

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