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ART ON CLIMATE INTERNATIONAL ILLUSTRATION COMPETITION

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Application Deadline: 31 July, 2024

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

The “Art on Climate” International Illustration Competition is now inviting talented illustrators to craft artworks that address the theme of climate change. The competition seeks to act as a platform for the exchange of innovative ideas and practical solutions to address climate change, and to inspire the public to proactively make a change in their daily life in response to the global challenge.

ELIGIBILITY:

any person aged 18 or above*, from any location, is eligible to participate. Aged 18 or above on 19 May 2024

Participants are invited to submit original works on the theme of “climate change”. Participants should draw inspiration from one or more of the following topics as a starting point of their artworks listed on the program website

Each participant may submit up to a maximum of three artworks.

The submitted artwork(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.

No signatures, words, symbols or pictures that identify the participants may be placed on the submitted artwork(s).

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.

Each artwork should be accompanied by a short description (minimum 30 words, maximum 100 words).

BENEFIT:

Champion: e-certificate and prize of €2,000

1st runner-up: e-certificate and prize of €1,500

2nd runner-up: e-certificate and prize of €1,000

Merit: e-certificate and prize of €150

Champion, 1st runner-up, 2nd runner-up and Merit winners will receive a customised award certificate by email.

The winning artworks and selected other works will be put on display in a virtual exhibition.

53 winning artworks will be selected based on the 100-point scale that judges used for rating.

The three artworks that received the highest number of points will be ranked as Champion, 1st runner-up and 2nd runner-up accordingly, whereas the other 50 selected winning artworks will be ranked as Merit.

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CLIMATE CHANGE MEDIA PARTNERSHIP COP29 REPORTING FELLOWSHIP

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Application Deadline: 6 June 2024, 11:59 PM, Pacific/Niue (UTC -11)

LOCATION: Azerbaijan

The Climate Change Media Partnership (CCMP), led by Internews’ Earth Journalism Network (EJN) and the Stanley Center for Peace and Security, is pleased to announce the CCMP COP29 Reporting Fellowship Program for journalists interested in covering the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP29). Hosted this year by Azerbaijan, the conference is scheduled to take place in the city of Baku from November 11-22, 2024.

ELIGIBILITY:

To be eligible for the Fellowship, the applicant must: 

Be a professional journalist from or representing an established media house and reporting from the countries listed below.*

Be available and willing to travel to Baku to attend COP29 in person, arriving on November 9 and departing no earlier than November 24, 2024.

Have a good command of the English language.

Have previous experience reporting on climate change issues and clearly indicate the kinds of stories you might pursue about the conference.

Commit to participate in all Fellowship activities.

Share an up-to-date resume/CV.

Provide a letter of support from an editor, producer, or supervisor who can confirm that your news reports will be published or broadcast in an established media outlet. Freelancers are welcome to apply but must provide a letter of support from a media outlet for which they intend to report.

Provide recent, relevant and journalistic work samples on climate change topics, which can be uploaded as documents or web links. Stories can be in any language as long as they are accompanied by a short English synopsis. Clips must focus on climate change topics and should have been published in the last 12 months. 

BENEFIT:

CCMP Fellows will travel to Baku to attend the entire duration of the UN climate negotiations, with arrival planned for November 9, 2024 and departure on November 24, 2024.

The CCMP will cover non-refundable economy-class airfare, accommodation, meals, travel medical insurance and ground transportation costs related to Fellowship participation. Organizers will also facilitate the press accreditation process and provide logistical support relating to the trip. Please note that the process of obtaining any necessary visas is the Fellow’s individual responsibility, though the CCMP will reimburse visa costs.

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