We are pleased to invite photographers to participate in the​​ photo contest “For a more-than-human world“, which aims to present the perceptions and enduring legacy of Indigenous Peoples in the Amazon. This initiative aims to honor and showcase photos that portray climate action, offering an artistic and creative look at the conservation of socio-biodiversity and the socio-ecological transition, contributing to a sustainable future for our planet.

The curatorship seeks to reach an audience in Latin America, as well as indigenous photographers, boosting their recognition and visibility while encouraging society and general audience to reflect on the importance of understanding, valuing, and preserving biodiversity, as well as recognizing and honoring the invaluable knowledge of Indigenous Peoples. Inspired by the thought “You see things, you dream, you know the xapiripë [spirits]. Shamans can cure forest diseases” by Davi Kopenawa or “step softly on the ground” by the philosopher, writer and storyteller Ailton Krenak, the exhibition recognizes the urgency in learning from human and non-human teachings, as a way of understanding and transforming our relationship with planet Earth.

This initiative is led by the Organization of the Amazon Cooperation Treaty (ACTO) and the Euroclima program, funded by the European Union, co-funded by the Federal Government of Germany through the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), and implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), and the Spanish Agency for International Cooperation (AECID). The Goethe-Institut, the international cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany, serves as a strategic partner in the organization and dissemination of the photography contest.

For a more than human world

Climate change affects us all, but the voices of Indigenous Peoples are often unheard. We invite you to amplify these vital voices and explore the deep connection between indigenous knowledge from the Amazon forest, traditions, and the challenges posed by a changing climate, as well as the potential solutions they offer. The competition encourages the submission of unpublished photographs that portray climate action and promotes an artistic and creative look at the conservation of socio-biodiversity and the socio-ecological transition. In particular, we are seeking photographs that cover the following topics:

Indigenous Peoples knowledge and climate change action

highlight indigenous knowledge, technologies and practices that contribute to addressing the effects of climate change

Forests, biodiversity, and ecosystems

emphasize the importance of preserving these invaluable natural resources. Showcase how Indigenous Peoples play a pivotal role in safeguarding forests, protecting biodiversity, and promoting sustainable ecosystems

Gender perspectives in climate action

promote gender equality in climate action

We also encourage submissions that address the wider issue of climate change and its profound impact on our planet and the interconnections with human rights, especially considering the Indigenous Peoples of the Amazon rainforest. We invite photographers to capture the interplay of environmental, social, and economic consequences, showcasing how these challenges and the adaptation and resilience of Indigenous Peoples are intertwined.

Categories

Documentary photography

Images that focus on capturing moments and situations objectively and faithfully, without interference from the photographer. The main objective is to record reality in an authentic way, transmitting messages about people, places, events and cultures that can serve as visual testimony of a given context.

Artistic photography

It is a form of visual expression in which the photographer uses the camera as a creative tool to produce images that go beyond the simple representation of reality. Rather than just documenting the world around them, the artistic photographer seeks to convey emotions, concepts or ideas through their images, often using elements such as composition, light, color, shape and texture to create an impactful aesthetic. The ultimate goal is to create images that awaken an emotional or intellectual response in the viewer, telling a story through the visual language of photography.

Eligibility

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    The competition is open to indigenous and non-indigenous photographers who reside or work in the Amazon region;
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    Photos must be submitted by the photographers themselves;
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    Photographers do not need to be beginners or experienced, but they must essentially have never received any awards for their photographic work;
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    Participants can submit up to three works in each category;
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    The works sent must have at least 3.000 pixels in 300 DPI.
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    The photographer must warrant that the work is created solely by him/her, that he/she is the exclusive and unrestricted owner of the rights to the work, free from encumbrances, and that no third party holds any intellectual property rights with respect to the work.

Important details of the call

September 13, 2024 at 23:59 (Central European Time - UTC+01:00)
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Registration

Registration must be done using the online form.

Click here to access the form

Winning photographs

They will be exhibited at the Sixteenth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP 16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), between October 21 and November 1, 2024, in Cali (Colombia).

Registration is free

It must include the title of the photo (up to 140 characters) and a description (up to 100 words or 700 characters).

Submission format

.jpeg or .jpg

Judging criteria

  • A jury of evaluators will be appointed – and announced soon – by the organizations running the photographic competition. It will be made up of indigenous people and non-indigenous people;
  • The jury will evaluate the photos based on artistic and technical qualities, relevance to the proposed theme and the impact of the title and accompanying description

How the photos will be used

  • Printing and framing costs will be the responsibility of the Euroclima program;

  • The winning photographs will be available online at https://otca.org/concursofotografico weeks before the COP 16 of the CBD;

  • The photo contest may use the work in various media formats, including online platforms and print publications, for promotional and educational purposes, with appropriate credit given to the photographer. During the COP 16 of the CBD, the winning photographs will be displayed on a totem. This totem can also be used by the Euroclima program at future public events;

  • By the end of COP 16 of the CBD, the winning photographs will be available online until 30 November 2025 at https://otca.org/concursofotografico.

Awards

Documentary photography

  • First award:
    350 €
  • Second award:
    250 €
  • Third award:
    150 €

Artistic photography

  • First award:
    350 €
  • Second award:
    250 €
  • Third award:
    150 €