Dezeen promotion: entries are now open for the Timber Trade Federation's Conversations about Climate Change design competition and exhibition, which offers a platform for "urgent" climate debates.
The competition tasks architects, designers and craftspeople with creating innovative, playful and thought-provoking designs using sustainably sourced tropical timber, in a bid to show the importance of the natural resource.
Creations can be anything from a piece of furniture or a sculpture to a model or a functional design object.

In addition to developing products that are both aesthetically and technically impressive, entrants must also create designs that are "conversation pieces" ? sparking discussion about material provenance and the role of forests and wood in lessening climate change. Designs must also address the role of the Forest Law Enforcement Governance and Trade (FLEGT) ? the UK and EU's Action Plan to combat illegal logging, subsequent trade and deforestation ? in ensuring legal and sustainable forestry and timber supply.

The competition is organised with the support of the Department for International Development and in association with the Building Centre in London.
Entries close on 24 August 2020. Six winners will be announced at the beginning of September 2020.
Winners will be chosen by an expert judging panel, made up of Hopkins as well as Brinkworth CEO Adam Brinkworth and the Building Centre's creative director Vanessa Norwood.
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