Winners of the SeS 2023 ESSAY contest
The Student Energy Summit 2023, in partnership with Cleary Gottlieb, a global law firm at the forefront of legal, regulatory, and policy developments regarding sustainability, is pleased to announce the results of the essay competition focused on Reimagining the Future.
Angga Misbahudin - Indonesia
Angga Misbahudin_SES Essay Contest - Angga Misbahuddin.pdf
Angga Misbahudin, S.IP., is a Master's student in Rural Development Management at Khon Kaen University, Thailand. He is a Co-Founder and researcher of "The Green Future Indonesia," focusing on rural community issues and promoting sustainable development through collaboration. His published research and international conference participation highlight his commitment to community development. Angga empowers rural communities through "Forum Litera," educating underprivileged youth, and digital environmental campaigns in "The Green Future Indonesia."
Sana' Khasawneh - Jamaica
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1F_7hxFJAlo0Eb15guAcyzeJWCKnUkQWh
Sana' Khasawneh is a young global road safety advocate who works as an Advocacy and Campaigns Manager at YOURS. Her academic background is in Architecture and planning; she also pursued her master’s in Road Safety and Sustainable Mobility. She believes that achieving a sustainable future for all begins with prioritizing energy efficiency. She thinks that young researchers need to be systematically involved in the decision-making process and have a say in policies that shape their future.
Manvendra Singh- India
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1SYBYXEnzUw08YtnSgGlQlnEY7i0SVlyX
Manvendra Singh, a B.A.LL.B (HONS.) student at University Five Year Law College, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur (Raj.), is dedicated to the subjects of climate change, renewable energy, digital anti-trust, and the interplay of AI and Law. As the Chief Strategy Officer and Co-founder of Climatability, a pioneering consultancy & management firm, he seamlessly integrates climate change, renewable energy, and sustainable management practices to guide organizations towards an eco-conscious future. He’s also an Administrator at the Indian National Association of Legal Professionals (INALP). His work with INALP strengthens his multifaceted contributions, culminating in his role as a UN rapporteur during COP-27, substantiating his commitment to climate change discourse. His dedication extends to amplifying climate finance and the EU Green Deal, demonstrated by his involvement in submitting carbon border tax reports. Nominated for the Law Society of England & Wales' Annual Roundtable Conference 2023, he eloquently represented India's stance on climate change and sustainability. Manvendra's multifaceted contributions embody his advocacy for a resilient and sustainable world.
About SES 2023 Essay Contest
About the competition
The Student Energy Summit 2023, in partnership with CLEARY GOTTLIEB launched an essay contest focused on the theme Reimagining the Future with Renewable Energy in December of 2022.
Participants are asked to submit an essay focusing on the theme of Reimagining the Future.
Awards
The winner(s) of the essay contest will:
Receive fully-funded participation in the Student Energy Summit 2023 in Abu Dhabi in November 2023,
Be invited to virtually participate in a panel at the Youth Hub at the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2023.
Essay selection criteria:
A selection committee made up of representatives from Student Energy Summit 2023 and CLEARY GOTTLIEB will evaluate the submissions based on the following criteria:
Relevance to the theme: the essay clearly and creatively represents the theme of Reimagining the Future with Renewable Energy.
Originality and creativity: The content is unique and not derivative of other ideas and presents the theme in an original and compelling way.