UNESCO Photo Contest 2016

About

UNESCO Photo Contest 2016 is conducted by the UNESCO New Delhi office. The application process has already begun, this year the applications are invited for photo contest on the theme "Science for Sustainable Future". This theme is to promote the social media campaign #Science4Sustainability. 

The contest is open to nationals of the six UNESCO Cluster countries, namely, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka.

#Science4Sustainability is a social media campaign to promote science education and research to empower people to design the solutions they need. The campaign will begin on the World Environment Day, 5 June 2016 and end on the World Science Day, 10 November 2016. 

Eligibility Criteria

• Gender: both

• Region: India,Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka.

• Class/ Age: Photographers with  no age limit

Non-Eligibility 

UNESCO staff and their family members are not eligible to participate in the photo contest.

Reward

The top three entries will receive the following cash prize:

          Prize                                                  Amount

            1st                                                     500 USD

            2nd                                                    300 USD

            3rd                                                    200 USD

• A special prize of 200 USD will be awarded to the most popular photo on social media.

• Ten (2 from each category) contest winners will receive Certificates of Merit and a memento.

• The top four winning entries will have the honour of being displayed at the UNESCO New Delhi office’s new premises in the Diplomatic area of New Delhi.

• The winning photographs will be featured on UNESCO New Delhi’s website and winners will also be announced on the UNESCO New Delhi website as well as on all UNESCO official social media platforms. 

How to Apply

The candidates can submit photographs under one (or more) of the following five thematic categories:

•  Science in everyday life
•  Science for Peace and Development
•  Biodiversity, Natural Heritage and Wildlife
•  Water and Life
•  Climate Change

Important instructions for the UNESCO Photo Contest 2016

• Photos must be taken by the entrant himself or herself. 

• Photos can be colour-corrected or have filters applied, but should not be digitally manipulated in terms of content and context. Please do not include any watermark or borders on your image.

• There are no limits on the number of entries that each entrant can submit. The photo can be taken using a mobile phone, camera or any other device. Expenses incurred during submission are to be borne by the entrant.

• The photograpgh must bear the following specifications:

                 -Resolution: Minimum 300 dpi with high resolution

                 -Size: upto 5 MB

                 -Format: jpeg

Submission of the Photographs

• Photographs must be submitted under the chosen category(s), with your name and residing country along with a short description of the photo in not more than 30 words. 

• Please mail your entries to: unescondlphotos@gmail.com

• Upload your photo on Facebook or twitter with the hashtag #Science4Sustainability #UNESCONewDelhi. Please make sure that the post is public.The photo with maximum likes and shares either on Facebook or with maximum tweets on twitter shall win this prize.

Selection Process

UNESCO will select the winning Entries on the basis of the following main criteria:

• Originality: Use your imagination and create something unique and memorable

• Effectiveness: Ability of the Entry to effectively convey the message

• Quality: Composition and aesthetics of the photo submitted

It should also be noted that the decision made by UNESCO will be final and no further changes will be made. Any attempt by an entrant to influence the result or subvert the contest will lead to immediate disqualification.

Important date

Last date to Apply: 31 August, 2016.