The photo competition aims to inspire hope and action, drawing attention to innovative ways communities and ecosystems can become more resilient to drought.

Photo categories are welcomed from:

1. Technological and AI Solutions: Innovations in water management, drought monitoring tools, and smart irrigation systems that help reduce water scarcity and protect land from degradation.
2. Governance Solutions: Policies, community-led initiatives, and institutional strategies that support water and land management in times of drought.
3. Gender-Responsive Solutions: Showcasing the role of women and gender-sensitive approaches in creating sustainable responses to drought and land degradation.
4. Nature-Based Solutions: Ecosystem restoration, agroforestry, and natural infrastructure approaches that utilize the power of nature to mitigate drought impacts. 

Eligibility:

1. Photos must be taken ethically, ensuring respect for privacy and dignity, particularly when capturing images of individuals and vulnerable communities.
2. Contestants must clearly outline the permissions for the use of their photos, in compliance with GDPR. Personal information should not be visible without proper consent.
3. Each submission should include a brief description of the context, location, and solution highlighted in the photo.
4. Only one photo can be submitted per contestant, and it should be in high-resolution JPEG/JPG or PNG format.
5. Minimal retouching of color or light exposure adjustments are permitted to enhance the image's natural quality. However, entries featuring heavily retouched photographs or those generated using artificial intelligence (AI) tools will not be considered

Prize:

• Semi-finalists: Their photos will be featured in an online exhibition.
• Finalists: Their works will be exhibited at UNCCD Headquarters in Bonn during the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought (WDD) on June 17, 2025.
• Winners: Each category winner will be given a 500$ gift card from the International Center of Photography or the Fotografiska Museum.

Check the photo competition website for more information and the submission form. Submit your entry by March 31.