UNECE "Humans Locked Down Nature Unlocked" Photography Contest

UNECE is offering a photo contest on the theme of Human Locked Down, Nature Unlocked, as The COVID-19 outbreak is a tragic moment in human history. The pandemic has claimed many lives and continues to have an extremely negative impact on our economies and societies. It came suddenly and forced many of us into lockdown. This long period of isolation made us reflect on the vulnerability of our society and on the need to #buildbackbetter, including by promoting biodiversity and the restoration of ecosystems.

The sights of nature during lockdown kept us positive, reminding us of nature's beauty and power. While locked down at home, we have seen some remarkable images of animals walking through deserted cities, ducks and dolphins reappearing in canals and nearing shores, birds settling in gardens, butterflies flying undisturbed, plants growing in the cracks of empty streets. Images like these are unique and historical.

We know many of you have immortalized these scenes with your cameras and smart phones. The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, based in Geneva, is inviting you to share your images. 

Competition rules:

• Each individual can submit a maximum of 3 photographs;
• The entry must be an original photograph taken by the participant (the usual copyright conditions apply*);
• All photographs submitted must be in JPEG format, other formats will not be accepted; 
• Zip files will not be accepted or opened;
• You should ensure the photo submitted is in sufficiently high resolution, size should be maximum 20 MB; 
• Only original photos will be considered. 

Selection criteria include:

technical quality, visual impact and originality of the photograph.

Prizes:

• By taking part in this contest, your photographs will gain a chance to appear in a web-based gallery and will be promoted by the United Nations.
• The best 13 photographs will be used to illustrate a 2021 calendar of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe which will be widely distributed among delegates worldwide, as well as a photography exhibition which will be organized in the Palais des Nations in Geneva in autumn 2020 to celebrate and promote the start of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.
• all other outstanding photographs received which meet the submission criteria will be shared through our web site or social media accounts.
• These photographs will be used to reinforce the message the United Nations is trying to send: we need to take urgent action to protect and restore species’ natural habitats, use natural resources in a more sustainable manner, and preserve the environment.

About UNECE:

The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (ECE) is one of the five regional commissions under the jurisdiction of the United Nations Economic and Social Council. It was established in order to promote economic cooperation and integrations among its Member States.

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