Ashoka’s Changemakers, National Geographic and the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) are searching for innovative solutions for coastal, waterway, and island destinations that protect the environment and strengthen the heritage and livelihoods of local residents.
From September 8 through December 1, 2010, you can nominate or submit a solution to help save coastal and freshwater destinations.
Prizes: The top three entries will win US $5,000 each. The best two entries submitted by 6pm EST, October 20, 2010 will be eligible to each win US $500.
Through Multilateral Investment Fund (MIF) Opportunity 2010, the IADB and MIF will provide up to US $5 million of co-financing for competition entries that provide innovative ideas for sustainable destination management by micro to medium companies in the Latin America and the Caribbean Region.
In addition, muchbetteradventures.com will select three winners from all of the Geotourism Challenge 2010 entrants to receive a free, lifetime membership to muchbetteradventures.com, as well as access to services and mentoring to build and improve their adventure tourism product.
For more information visit: www.changemakers.com/coasts
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
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