World Bank Forays into Web 2.0

The World Bank, perhaps better known for their highly influential role in international development, just launched a video contest Vulnerability Exposed: Social Dimensions of Climate Change.

They are looking for 2-5 minute videos from around the world that document how climate change is affecting the livelihoods of people in the realms of "conflict, migration, the urban space, rural institutions, drylands, social policy, indigenous peoples, gender, governance, forests, and/or human rights."

Although, (ironically) no cash prizes will be given, the winner will enjoy an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington DC and will be invited to a series of learning and networking events, which can be even more valuable than cash alone. It is also encouraging to see larger institutions recognizing the need for utilizing new venues to engage different audiences on issues that affect us all.

The Last day to submit entries is October 24th, 2008 so get started today!