SustainUS Citizen Science Paper Competition

U.S. youth and U.S. students ages 13-26 are invited to submit original scientific research or position papers to the Citizen Science Technical Board for the 2010 Citizen Science paper competition! Winners will, in addition to publication, have the chance to present their work at the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development (UN CSD), convening at the United Nations Headquarters, New York City, from May 4-15, 2010. Papers should be written for a non-scientific audience on natural or social science topics related to the economic, social, technological, or environmental dimensions of sustainable development addressed by the current session of the UN Commission on Sustainable Development. UN CSD-18's topics are: Transport, Chemicals, Waste Management (Hazardous & Solid Waste), Mining, and 10 Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption & Production Patterns. Submissions are due March 1, 2010.