Climate Creatives Challenge on Coastal Change

This includes a biannual international design competition, supporting new and novel approaches for communicating the impacts of climate change and the benefits of mitigation, adaptation and resilience.

Challenge Theme

• The theme for Challenge #04 is Coastal Change.
• Aspects of ‘Coastal Change’ to consider include:
  • Coastal Flooding
  • Coastal Erosion
  • Sea level rise
  • Coastal Communities
  • Coastal Ecosystems

Prize Information

• 1st place: £1,000
• 2nd place: £750
• 3rd place: £500
• 20 x Commendations of £250

Formats

• To encourage different types of creative communication, they are accepting a broad range of types of entry submission, including;
  • Illustrations
  • Poetry & Prose
  • Photos
  • Audio
  • Video
  • Sculpture

Who can enter?

• The challenge is open to people of all disciplines and creative backgrounds including:
  • Designers
  • Filmmakers
  • Architects
  • Programmers
  • Engineers
  • Musicians
  • Writers
  • Sculptors
  • Illustrators
  • Storytellers
  • Ecologists
  • Marine biologists
  • Data Visualisers
  • Geographers
  • Social scientists
  • Environmentalists

Selection Criteria

• The judges are looking for entrants to;
  • Explore ways for communicating the topic that go beyond the traditional bounds / formats in which it’s typically represented.
  • Share ‘place’ based narratives that link to / showcase contextual stories and experiences.
  • Consider how your entry to the challenge could connect with people and/or organisations that aren’t necessarily aware or engaged with this topic.
  • Not just focus on the hazard, but also show actions that can be taken for adaptation and to change the consequences endured.

For more information, visit Climate Creatives Challenge.