” Changing Climate Through Your Lens” Photo Competition

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Entry for the ‘Changing Climate Through Your Lens’ photo competition is open to amateurs as well as professional photographers who identify as a woman. The competition is organized by UN WOMEN  in collaboration with the Ministry of Forests and Environment, World Food Organization, UNICEF, Himawanti Nepal, ICIMOD, and Photojournalists’ Club Nepal.

PRIZES

Purchase Vouchers worth the following will be provided to the top 3 photos, and can be redeemed in the provided camera store for the purchase of any photography related equipment:


1st Prize: NRs. 50,000
2nd Prize: NRs. 30,000
3rd Prize: NRs. 10,000

In addition, 30 shortlisted photographs will be virtually exhibited. Certificates will be provided to winners as well as shortlisted participants.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 8 March, 2022

JUDGING PANEL
The competition will be judged by a distinguished panel of all women jury. The following main criteria will be adhered to, while assessing the photographs:

Visual merit and creativity

  • Strong visuals
  • Thoughtful, considered composition 
  • Use of color (or intentional lack of color)

Storytelling and perspective

  • Clear link to the role of women in combating climate change
  • Impacts of climate change to the daily life of women
  • The meaning of climate change for the photographer
  • Strong story behind the photographs and unique perspective on the issue

Diversity Criteria:
Additional points will be given to applicants according to the following diversity criteria:

– Applicants belonging to gender minorities.  

– Applicants with disabilities.  

– Applicants from ethnic, indigenous, and marginalized communities. 

– Application from rural areas of Nepal.  

– Applicants who are refugees.  

Eligibility criteria

  • For anyone above the legal age of 18 who identify as WOMEN, and who are of Nepali origin or reside in Nepal under refugee status
  • All images must have been captured in Nepal
  • All photographers must sign the terms and conditions in the submission form
  • Photographs must be in digital format (.jpeg or .jpg)

To submit your photograph pls go through the link below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfveWCjkhYfsWkZ1fpOESXTPmhyKq8AGustkEU88uqmHQzNNA/viewform

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