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PHOTOGRAPHY 4 HUMANITY GLOBAL PRIZE COMPETITION

Application Deadline: 1 August, 2024

LOCATION: South Korea

SEEKING THE BEST CLIMATE JUSTICE PHOTOGRAPHY

The 2024 Global Contest promotes climate justice. We believe climate change is a human rights issue, so we are looking for images that show people impacted by the escalating climate crisis. They include climate refuges, the very young, the very old, the disabled and injured, the poor, indigenous and island people, and women. Images of climate champions advocating for change, and those helping to mitigate and reverse climate change are welcome. The 2024 Photography 4 Humanity Global Prize Competition is now open.

ELIGIBILITY:

You must be at least 18 years of age or older to enter. Entry is free.

All entries must be submitted between Feb 1, 2024 12:00PM EST and August 1, 2024 12:00PM PST

All photography must relate to people being impacted by climate change, and/or people trying to reverse and/or mitigate climate change

Must include photographer name, title, date, location and description of each photograph submitted

All images must have been taken within between August 1, 2023 and August 1, 2024

BENEFIT:

The 2024 Global Prize Recipient will receive $5,000 USD

The Global Prize Recipient, top 10 Finalists and 20 Honorable Mentions will be exhibited globally on December 10, 2024 – via UN.org.

The Global Prize Recipient, top 10 Finalists, and  20 Honorable mentions will then have their work help open the 2025 Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit hosted by  the University of Oxford on June 5, 2025 – UN World Environment Day.

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BAYER FOUNDATION WOMEN EMPOWERMENT AWARD

Application Deadline: 27 March, 2024

LOCATION: Germany

Are you a woman entrepreneur driving change in Asia Pacific, Latin America, Africa or the Middle East? Apply for the chance to join the Accelerator Programme, and gain valuable exposure, resources, and opportunities for your business to thrive! This award goes beyond mere recognition; it is a dedication to support women pioneering in health, nutrition and related climate-smart solutions. We’re seeking 15 exceptional winners (5 per region) to join the 6-month Accelerator Programme. Together, we are actively shaping an inclusive and equitable future for all.

ELIGIBILITY:

The award seeks to support women entrepreneurs driving impactful solutions in the Global South region, specifically Asia Pacific, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East. To qualify, applicants must centre their solutions around health, nutrition and their intersection with climate-related challenges. Additionally, the solutions should emphasise social or community impact. Applicants are encouraged to integrate this focus into their applications. Stand-alone climate-smart solutions will not be accepted.
To be eligible to apply for the Women Empowerment Award, please make sure you meet all criteria.

BENEFIT:

6-Month Accelerator Programme

Sponsored Trip to Berlin

€25,000 Cash Support

Visibility and Recognition

Join the Alumni Network

Access to the Impact Hub Network

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