Please find below a message from the Goï Peace Foundation announcing the 2009 International Essay Contest organized in cooperation with UNESCO on the theme of "The role of science in building a better world“. Young people around the world are encouraged to share their own visions of how science can contribute to the sustainable world. The deadline for entries is 30 June 2009. Regards, UNESCO, Section for Youth, Sport and Physical Education

Young people from around the world are again invited this year to enter the 2009 International Essay Contest organized by the Goi Peace Foundation and UNESCO.

The theme for this year’s contest is "The role of science in building a better world“. Scientific progress has brought many benefits to humanity, while some applications of science have had adverse impacts. What kind of science and technology do you think is needed for realizing a more equitable, prosperous and sustainable world for all?

Please express your vision for the future of science, including examples of studies or researches you wish to engage in.

The deadline for entry is June 30, 2009.

First prize winners will receive a cash award and a trip to Japan.

Please see the complete guidelines on http://www.goipeace.or.jp/english/activities/programs/0901.html

You can also find on the website above the 2009 Essay Contest flyer (PDF) in English, French, Spanish, German and Japanese.

To read winning essays from last year's contest, please kindly visit the website http://www.goipeace.or.jp/english/activities/programs/0802.html

Please kindly disseminate the information about the Essay Contest to young people within your network and display the 2009 Essay Contest on your website(s) and publish it in your information material.

Thank you so much for your kind cooperation! And good luck to all youth leaders!

May Peace Prevail on Earth!

The Goi Peace Foundation

http://www.goipeace.or.jp