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INTERNATIONAL ILLUSTRATION COMPETITION “ART ON CLIMATE”

Application Deadline: 31 July 2025

LOCATION:  Spain

Organised by Fingertips Company Limited and sponsored by Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI), the “Art on Climate” International Illustration Competition aims to raise awareness of effective strategies for combating climate change.

Launched in Spain in 2019, the “Art on Climate” competition has grown into a global movement over the past six years. What began as a regional initiative now attracts thousands of artists worldwide, with the 2024 competition receiving over 3,000 artworks from over 2,400 illustrators in more than 100 locations. This year, the competition continues its mission across the Asia-Pacific region, uniting professional artists and emerging talents to harness creativity in raising climate awareness and driving action.

ELIGIBILITY:

Any person aged 18 or above*, from any location, is eligible to participate. Aged 18 or above on 18 May 2025

Register and upload artwork: from 19 May 2025 to 31 July 2025 inclusive

Results announcement: winners will be notified by email, and results will be announced on this page by 30 September 2025

Artwork Specifications:

Must be original works relevant to the theme of the competition and submitted by participants on an individual basis.

Each participant may submit up to three illustrations and three animated videos.

The submitted illustration(s) or animated video(s) must not have been previously published or used for any other purpose, and must not have been previously awarded or currently participating in other competition selections.

Submissions must not include any signatures, words, symbols, pictures, or voiceovers (for animated videos) that identify the participants.

Each illustration or animated video must be accompanied by a short description (minimum 30 words, maximum 100 words).

Illustration Category:

The artwork(s) must be in a flat image and created in colour.

The artwork(s) can be created using any medium, including painting, computer software, and mixed media. However, artworks generated by artificial intelligence are not accepted. The use of photographs and clip art is prohibited.

Should be in A3 size (297mm x 420mm), in either horizontal or vertical format.

Must be uploaded in JPG format, with a resolution of no less than 300 dpi, and the total size of each entry should be no more than 10MB.

Animated Video Category:

The animated video(s) must be between 10 and 15 seconds long.

The aspect ratio should be either 9:16 (vertical, minimum resolution 1080X1920 pixels) or 1:1 (square, minimum resolution of 1080X1080 pixels).

Must be uploaded in MP4 or MOV format, with the total file size for each submitted animated video no more than 30MB.

Any production techniques or tools may be used, provided the work is original.

Background music is preferred and must not have any copyright issues.

Voiceovers are not allowed. Any text on the video, including but not limited to captions, subtitles, must be in English.

BENEFIT;

Illustration Category
Champion:  2,000 € 
1st runner-up:  1,500 € 
2nd runner-up:  1,000 € 
20 x 150 €

Animated Video Category
Champion 2,000 €
1st runner-up: 1,500 €
2nd runner-up: 1,000 €

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THE BRIDGEWATER AND GLOBAL CITIZEN “FORECASTING THE FUTURE” CHALLENGE 

Application Deadline: August 1, 2025.

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

The Bridgewater and Global Citizen “Forecasting the Future” Challenge invites you into this complex world, focusing on a key issue for today’s leaders: the rise of Modern Mercantilism, where governments actively shape economies to boost national power, cut trade deficits, and drive industrial growth. Submit your analysis for a chance to win $25K and receive an employment or internship opportunity at Bridgewater, pending successful completion of its interview requirements.

ELIGIBILITY:

Anyone aged 18 or older can apply—no background, degree, or qualifications required. We’re looking for bold thinkers from all walks of life. Please find the full challenge rules here.

All research submissions should be uploaded in PDF format and include the following:

20+ binary, time-bounded forecasts related to Modern Mercantilism

A 3-page framework outlining your thematic synthesis and reasoning

An optional analytical appendix (up to 10 pages) to expand on your forecasts and framework with data, models, or analysis

This is not a group project—by applying and submitting your individual research paper, participants represent and warrant that submissions are your own, independent and original work and do not infringe or violate any intellectual property, privacy, or other third-party rights. The submission is not the result of any artificial intelligence (AI) research or generated by any AI system or tool.

Submissions are due by August 1, 2025. All applicants will be notified of the determination by early September 2025.

BENEFIT:

The top 5 winners will receive an employment or internship opportunity at Bridgewater (pending successful completion of its interview requirements) and will receive $25,000.

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