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Student at University of Cambridge, Winner of the EYDC® 2017 European Finals
EYDC® – European Youth
Debating Competition
“Rethink, Reuse, Recycle: how would you shape a sustainable future with plastics and petrochemicals?”
Lifestyle, education, mobility and the economy – how will we live tomorrow? How can we manage our finite resources, protect our environment and improve our quality of life at the same time? Petrochemicals and plastics: can they contribute to sustainable solutions?
EPCA and PlasticsEurope have initiated the EYDC® – European Youth Debating Compeition for secondary school pupils and first year university students aged between 16 – 19 years. The aim is to promote the importance of science, technology, sustainability and diversity.
All over Europe, young leaders will debate in seven European countries about how they imagine their future. The three best speakers from each participating country will qualify for the European Finals in Berlin, Germany, on 6th – 9th October 2019.
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Anyone who wants to participate in public discussions must argue stringently and consider different perspectives and backgrounds. The EYDC® is a place to critically engage with social, political, and ecological issues. Here we can debate major challenges of our society with peers, experts, and broaden our horizons.
Student at Bucerius Law School, Winner of the EYDC® 2019 German Final
Impressions: National Final of the EYDC® – European Youth Debating Competition London, 2017
Debate
Five Fixed Speakers each represent the Pro- and the Con-Faction.
The Free Speakers represent the public.
After two opening statements presented by experts (one pro and one con), five Fixed Speakers from each faction will alternately address the public. The Free Speakers evaluate the arguments and pose questions.
A jury determines three winners and three runners-up from the Fixed Speakers and the Free Speakers. The criteria are contents, use of language, persuasiveness and the ability to interact with others.
The winners are invited to the European Finals which will take place in Berlin, Germany, on 6th – 9th October 2019. The final debate will be held in English.
Partners
The European Petrochemical Association (EPCA)
Based in Brussels, EPCA is the primary European Business Network for the global petrochemical business community consisting of chemical producers, their suppliers, customers and service providers. It operates for and through more than 700-member companies from 54 different countries that represent an aggregate turnover of over €4.7 trillion and employing over 6.2 million people. EPCA organises conferences and events in Europe offering members all over the world the opportunity to meet industry leaders and selected external stakeholders and stay abreast of international market developments as well as technological and societal trends. EPCA also supports members on specific topics that underpin the sustainable development of the global petrochemical industry by developing knowledge via research projects with external partners (e.g. academic institutions and consultancies).
EPCA – The European Petrochemical Association A.I.S.B.L./I.V.Z.W.
Avenue de Tervueren 270
1150 Brussels
Belgium
T +32 2 741 86 60
F +32 2 741 86 80
communication(at)epca.eu
www.epca.eu
PlasticsEurope
is one of the leading European trade associations with centres in Brussels, Frankfurt, London, Madrid, Milan and Paris. PlasticsEurope is networking with European and national plastics associations and has more than 100 member companies, producing over 90% of all polymers across the EU28 member states plus Norway, Switzerland and Turkey.
PlasticsEurope AISBL
Rue Belliard 40
Box 16
1040 Brussels
Belgium
T +32 2 792 3099
info(at)plasticseurope.org
www.plasticseurope.org
young leaders
young leaders GmbH is a Germany based, internationally operating agency which develops and organizes conference formats for secondary school pupils and first year university students who have demonstrated leadership skills in different fields.
young leaders GmbH
P.O. Box 08 03 54
10003 Berlin
Germany
Mohrenstrasse 33
10117 Berlin
Germany
T +49 30 200 59 79 0
F +49 30 200 59 79 29
info(at)young-leaders.net
www.young-leaders.net
Countries
For further information about YOUR national competition, please click the corresponding country code below:
Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands
Brussels
“Rethink, Reuse, Recycle: how would you shape a sustainable future with plastics and petrochemicals?”
Lifestyle, education, mobility and the economy – how will we live tomorrow? How can we manage our finite resources, protect our environment and improve our quality of life at the same time? Petrochemicals and plastics: can they contribute to sustainable solutions?
Decide – and apply to participate in the joint Finals Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands of the EYDC® – European Youth Debating Competition on
Friday, 17th May 2019
at
Warwick Brussels
5 Rue Duquesnoy
1000 Brussels
Belgium
A jury will determine the three speakers who will be qualified for the European Finals in Berlin, Germany on 6th – 9th October 2019
Germany
Frankfurt am Main
“Rethink, Reuse, Recycle: how would you shape a sustainable future with plastics and petrochemicals?”
Lifestyle, education, mobility and the economy – how will we live tomorrow? How can we manage our finite resources, protect our environment and improve our quality of life at the same time? Petrochemicals and plastics: can they contribute to sustainable solutions?
Decide – and apply to participate in the German Finals of the EYDC® – European Youth Debating Competition on
Saturday, 4th May 2019
at
Literaturhaus
Schöne Aussicht 2
60311 Frankfurt am Main
Germany
A jury will determine the three speakers who will be qualified for the European Finals in Berlin, Germany on 6th – 9th October 2019.
Spain
Tarragona
“Recycle, Reuse, Rethink: What is your vision for a sustainable future with plastics and petrochemicals?”
Lifestyle, education, mobility and the economy – how will we live tomorrow? How can we manage our finite resources, protect our environment and improve our quality of life at the same time? Petrochemicals and plastics: can they contribute to sustainable solutions?
Decide – and apply to participate in the Spanish Finals of the EYDC® – European Youth Debating Competition on
Tuesday, 26th March 2019
at
Universitat Rovira i Virgili
Aula Magna – Campus Catalunya
Av. Catalunya, 35
43002 Tarragona
Spain
A jury will determine the three speakers who will be qualified for the European Finals in Berlin, Germany on 6th – 9th October 2019.
France
Paris
“Rethink, Reuse, Recycle: how would you shape a sustainable future with plastics and petrochemicals?”
Lifestyle, education, mobility and the economy – how will we live tomorrow? How can we manage our finite resources, protect our environment and improve our quality of life at the same time? Petrochemicals and plastics: can they contribute to sustainable solutions?
Decide – and apply to participate in the French Finals of the EYDC® – European Youth Debating Competition on
Friday, 27th September 2019
at
International School of Paris
45 Rue Cortambert
75016 Paris
France
A jury will determine the three speakers who will be qualified for the European Finals in Berlin, Germany on 6th – 9th October 2019.
Great Britain
London
“Rethink, Reuse, Recycle: how would you shape a sustainable future with plastics and petrochemicals?”
Lifestyle, education, mobility and the economy – how will we live tomorrow? How can we manage our finite resources, protect our environment and improve our quality of life at the same time? Petrochemicals and plastics: can they contribute to sustainable solutions?
Decide – and apply to participate in the British Finals of the EYDC® – European Youth Debating Competition on
Monday, 17th June 2019
at
King’s College London
Strand
London WC2R 2LS
United Kingdom
A jury will determine the three speakers who will be qualified for the European Finals in Berlin, Germany on 6th – 9th October 2019.
Italy
Milano
“Rethink, Reuse, Recycle: how would you shape a sustainable future with plastics and petrochemicals?”
Lifestyle, education, mobility and the economy – how will we live tomorrow? How can we manage our finite resources, protect our environment and improve our quality of life at the same time? Petrochemicals and plastics: can they contribute to sustainable solutions?
Decide – and apply to participate in the Italian Finals of the EYDC® – European Youth Debating Competition on
Thursday, 30th May 2019
at
Federchimica – PlasticsEurope Italia
Via Giovanni da Procida 11
20149 Milano
Italy
A jury will determine the three speakers who will be qualified for the European Finals in Berlin, Germany on 6th – 9th October 2019.
Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands
Brussels
“Rethink, Reuse, Recycle: how would you shape a sustainable future with plastics and petrochemicals?”
Lifestyle, education, mobility and the economy – how will we live tomorrow? How can we manage our finite resources, protect our environment and improve our quality of life at the same time? Petrochemicals and plastics: can they contribute to sustainable solutions?
Decide – and apply to participate in the joint Finals Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands of the EYDC® – European Youth Debating Competition on
Friday, 17th May 2019
at
Warwick Brussels
5 Rue Duquesnoy
1000 Brussels
Belgium
A jury will determine the three speakers who will be qualified for the European Finals in Berlin, Germany on 6th – 9th October 2019
Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands
Brussels
“Rethink, Reuse, Recycle: how would you shape a sustainable future with plastics and petrochemicals?”
Lifestyle, education, mobility and the economy – how will we live tomorrow? How can we manage our finite resources, protect our environment and improve our quality of life at the same time? Petrochemicals and plastics: can they contribute to sustainable solutions?
Decide – and apply to participate in the joint Finals Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands of the EYDC® – European Youth Debating Competition on
Friday, 17th May 2019
at
Warwick Brussels
5 Rue Duquesnoy
1000 Brussels
Belgium
A jury will determine the three speakers who will be qualified for the European Finals in Berlin, Germany on 6th – 9th October 2019
Poland
Krakow
“Rethink, Reuse, Recycle: how would you shape a sustainable future with plastics and petrochemicals?”
Lifestyle, education, mobility and the economy – how will we live tomorrow? How can we manage our finite resources, protect our environment and improve our quality of life at the same time? Petrochemicals and plastics: can they contribute to sustainable solutions?
Decide – and apply to participate in the Polish Finals of the EYDC® – European Youth Debating Competition on
Tuesday, 21st May 2019
at
Muzeum Armii Krajowej
im. gen. Emila Fieldorfa “Nila”
w Krakowie
Wita Stwosza 12 Street
31-511 Krakow
Poland
A jury will determine the three speakers who will be qualified for the European Finals in Berlin, Germany on 6th – 9th October 2019.
European Finals
Berlin
“Rethink, Reuse, Recycle: how would you shape a sustainable future with plastics and petrochemicals?”
Lifestyle, education, mobility and the economy – how will we live tomorrow? How can we manage our finite resources, protect our environment and improve our quality of life at the same time? Petrochemicals and plastics: can they contribute to sustainable solutions?
EPCA and PlasticsEurope have initiated the EYDC® – European Youth Debating Competition for secondary school pupils and first year university students aged between 16 – 19 years. The aim is to promote the importance of science, technology, sustainability and diversity.
All over Europe, more than 450 young leaders debate in seven European countries about how they imagine their future. The three best speakers from each participating country will meet at the European Finals in Berlin, Germany, on
6th – 9th October 2019
at
Berlin
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FAQ
When will the competition take place?
The date of the competition will be announced in the corresponding card for each national competition. Prior to the competition participants will receive a professional three hour training to help improve their debating skills.
Where will the competition take place?
The venue for the competition will be announced in the corresponding card for each national competition.
Who can apply?
Invited to apply are secondary school pupils and university students aged between 16-19 years.
How do I apply?
Please fill in the contact form in the corresponding card for the national competition you want to apply for.
What does it cost?
Participation in the EYDC® – European Youth Debating Competition is free of charge.
Who is the organizer of the European Youth Debating Competition?
The EYDC® – European Youth Debating Competition is a joint project between the European Petrochemical Association EPCA and the Association of Plastics Manufacturers PlasticsEurope.
The project is organized by the young leaders GmbH.
