Photography Contest

The Climate Creatives Challenge: Heat Waves Edition
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Open to individuals from all creative disciplines worldwide.Entry Fees |
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Cash PrizeThe Climate Creatives Challenge is a renowned global initiative designed to spark innovation and creativity in climate communication. The challenge aims to support novel approaches to illustrating the impacts of climate change and promoting the benefits of mitigation, adaptation, and resilience. Each edition focuses on a unique theme; the current challenge, themed "Heat Waves," invites participants to explore and communicate the multifaceted impacts of extreme heat events. By doing so, the challenge emphasizes the urgent need for innovative climate communication strategies that effectively engage and inform diverse audiences.
Organized by The Environmental Design Studio (TEDS), an award-winning social venture, the Climate Creatives Challenge is open to individuals from all creative disciplines worldwide. Participants include designers, filmmakers, architects, programmers, engineers, musicians, writers, sculptors, illustrators, storytellers, ecologists, and more. The competition is free to enter, ensuring broad participation. The challenge accepts various submission formats, such as illustrations, photos, videos, audio recordings, poetry, and sculptures. This inclusive approach encourages a wide range of creative expressions, enriching the narrative and solutions presented to address climate change.
The impact of the Climate Creatives Challenge extends beyond the competition itself by fostering a global community dedicated to innovative climate communication. Significant prizes, including £1,000 for first place, £750 for second place, and £500 for third place, along with 20 commendations of £250 each, underscore the initiative’s commitment to recognizing and supporting outstanding contributions. The challenge’s open eligibility criteria and global reach, with previous entries from 56 countries, highlight its inclusive and far-reaching impact. Through this platform, the Climate Creatives Challenge continues to inspire and mobilize individuals worldwide to address the urgent realities of climate change and contribute to a more resilient and sustainable future.
Prize The prizes for the Climate Creatives Challenge include £1,000 for the first place, £750 for the second place, and £500 for the third place. Additionally, there are 20 commendations, each awarded £250. These prizes aim to recognize and support outstanding contributions that effectively communicate the impacts of climate change and the benefits of adaptation and resilience, encouraging a wide array of innovative and creative solutions.
Organized by The Environmental Design Studio (TEDS), an award-winning social venture, the Climate Creatives Challenge is open to individuals from all creative disciplines worldwide. Participants include designers, filmmakers, architects, programmers, engineers, musicians, writers, sculptors, illustrators, storytellers, ecologists, and more. The competition is free to enter, ensuring broad participation. The challenge accepts various submission formats, such as illustrations, photos, videos, audio recordings, poetry, and sculptures. This inclusive approach encourages a wide range of creative expressions, enriching the narrative and solutions presented to address climate change.
The impact of the Climate Creatives Challenge extends beyond the competition itself by fostering a global community dedicated to innovative climate communication. Significant prizes, including £1,000 for first place, £750 for second place, and £500 for third place, along with 20 commendations of £250 each, underscore the initiative’s commitment to recognizing and supporting outstanding contributions. The challenge’s open eligibility criteria and global reach, with previous entries from 56 countries, highlight its inclusive and far-reaching impact. Through this platform, the Climate Creatives Challenge continues to inspire and mobilize individuals worldwide to address the urgent realities of climate change and contribute to a more resilient and sustainable future.
Prize The prizes for the Climate Creatives Challenge include £1,000 for the first place, £750 for the second place, and £500 for the third place. Additionally, there are 20 commendations, each awarded £250. These prizes aim to recognize and support outstanding contributions that effectively communicate the impacts of climate change and the benefits of adaptation and resilience, encouraging a wide array of innovative and creative solutions.
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