【Submission by APR 30】APRU & The New York Times Asia-Pacific Case Competition 2017

Submission deadline has been extended to April 30!!

WEB

https://www.apru-nyt2017.com

ELIGIBILITY

The team must be comprised of currently enrolled Asia-Pacific university students (as of May 2017). Students of all disciplines
and stages in their studies are welcome including undergraduate and postgraduate students.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE

31 March 2017 (Fri)
*Submission deadline has been extended to Sunday, 30 April.

TASK

Regulations & Guidelines including the designated article(PDF)

TOPIC:
The Future of The Pacific Ocean

TASK:
You are a policy adviser – (s)he may be at national or city level – to a respected political
leader who can influence public opinion and change policy. In 800 words, provide her/him
with a policy brief on climate change and the future of the Pacific Ocean, which will be the
‘wake-up call’ described in the article. Include specific recommendations for your
geographical location, supported by evidence, on what should be done and by whom.

QUESTIONS for DISCUSSION:
How could extreme weather conditions affect natural or biological ecosystems, economic conditions,
and governance structure on a society? What could be done to mitigate any of the negative effects,
both on an international collaboration aspect and a national policy level? What might be the key
parameters that a government need to consider before implementing any remedies?

ARTICLE:
The Pacific Ocean Becomes a Caldron, By JOHN SCHWARTZ, NOV. 2, 2015

SUBMISSION

FORMAT:
• Original photos
• Length: Maximum 800 words, single spaced
• Save file name in the following format: Names_Universityname_APRUNYT2017
• Submit your work as a Word (.doc, .docx) or PDF file

IMAGES:
Maximum two images may be included with the submission (JPEG or PNG format).

SUBMISSION:
• Original writing piece
• Individual OR maximum 4 teammates in a group
• Please provide name, email, university name and Student ID

SUBMISSION EMAIL:
aprunyt_2017apru.org

To let us know about your enyry, please send cc. to kokusai-kgrp.tohoku.ac.jp on your submission.

JUDGING CRITERIA

• Accuracy (20%): on the fact/data used or cited to support the arguments
• Relevance (30%): on the use of theories, concepts, external data or research applied to support the arguments
• Clarity (20%): of the presentation and organization of ideas, reasons, and actions
• Originality (30%): of actions, solutions, and decisions proposed

PRIZE

【CHAMPION】
• Article will be published in the International Edition of the NYT
• Vouchers with a total value of US$500
• NYT Trophy + Certificate

【RUNNER-UP】
• Article will be published in the International Edition of the NYT
• Vouchers with a total value of US$300
• NYT Trophy + Certificate

OTHERS

FREE NYTIMES ACCESS FOR PARTICIPANTS
Free 4-week subscription to NYTimes.com, please request at angel.leung“”nytimes.com

Contact

International Exchange Division, Tohoku University
TEL:022-217-5578/6182
Email:kokusai-kgrp.tohoku.ac.jp