Submissions are invited for The Environmental Photographer of the Year Competition 2023 by CIWEM. The last date of submission is August 30, 2023.
The Environmental Photographer of the Year competition (EPOTY) is organised by the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM), with the aim to showcase the most inspirational environmental photography from around the globe.
CIWEM pledges to inform and educate the public and experts alike, through materials that are grounded in fact, evidence, and science. EPOTY supports this mission as it harnesses the power of storytelling and so makes events from across the world more accessible. The competition highlights environmental issues by presenting:
Now in its 16th year, The Environmental Photographer of the Year competition showcases the most inspirational environmental photography from around the world. The award celebrates humanity’s ability to survive and innovate and showcases thought-provoking images that call attention to our impact and inspire us to live sustainably.
The competition is free to enter for all ages. Entries are open until 30 August and winners will be announced in November 2023.
Additional £1,000 (INR 103,629 approx) cash prizes are awarded in the following four categories:
In partnership with MPB, this category is searching for inspiring or thought-provoking interpretations of our environment of the future as told through the photographer’s lens.
This category is looking for photos that show nature’s ability to recover and for examples of innovative nature-based solutions and conservation initiatives that are “bringing nature back from the brink.” Photography that represents positive nature-based solutions and conservation and recovery schemes is encouraged.
This category is looking for photos that showcase the climate emergency or climate / carbon activism, and that represent the 4 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) headline statements:
This category calls attention to the resilience and adaptability of our environments and the communities, flora and fauna that inhabit them.
Interested participants can submit online via this link.
The last date of submission is August 30, 2023.
Email: epoty[at]ciwem[dot]org
