Photography 4 Humanity Global Prize Competition

They believe climate change is a human rights issue, so they 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.

Prize Information

• The 2025 Global Prize Recipient will receive $5,000 USD
• The Global Prize Recipient, top 10 Finalists, and top 20 Honorable mentions will then be exhibited globally.

Eligibility Criteria

• You must be at least 18 years of age or older to enter
• 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, 2024 and August 5, 2025.

Application Requirements

• All entrants may submit up to five photographs.
• Photography entry information must be complete or it will result in disqualification (Photographer name, title, location, date, description).
• In terms of editing a photograph for submission, images should comply with the ethical guidelines of The National Press Photographers Association:
  • No people or objects may be added, rearranged, reversed, distorted or removed from a photograph.
  • HDR and stitched panoramic images are not accepted.
  • Color must be in RGB or sRGB format.
  • Image file extensions accepted: JPG, JPEG, PNG
  • Accepted file size: 5MB-20MB
  • Image must concern current events.
  • All images submitted must not contain a watermark, logo, or overlay of any sort. The photographer, title, location, description, and date will be recognized in the credits.
  • Adjustments of color that do not alter content is permitted as long as it does not drastically change the original hue.
  • Grayscale images are permitted.
  • The photograph must not, in the sole discretion of the Sponsor, contain obscene, provocative, defamatory, sexually explicit, or otherwise objectionable or inappropriate content.
  • Cropping is permitted.
  • Removing scratches or sensor dust is permitted.
  • Minor adjustments including spotting, dodging and burning, sharpening, and contrast are permitted.

For more information, visit Photography 4 Humanity.