Environmental Photographer of the Year 2022

£5,000 cash prize

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Now in its 15th 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.

CATEGORIES:
- Environmental Photographer of the Year
- Young Environmental Photographer of the Year
- Vision of the Future
- Recovering Nature
- Keeping 1.5 Alive
- Adapting for Tomorrow

The Environmental Photographer of the Year competition supports the urgent calls to action of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, recognising the intricate interconnected nature of development, poverty reduction, equality, security and climate action and the unprecedented effort from all sectors of society required to address the defining issues of our time.

Prizes:

• Environmental Photographer of the Year: £5,000 cash prize
• Young Environmental Photographer of the Year: Nikon Z Camera + two Nikkor lenses

• Additional £1,000 cash prizes are awarded in the following four categories:
Vision of the Future
Recovering Nature
Keeping 1.5 Alive
Adapting for Tomorrow

Eligibility:

We are open for entries from amateur and professional photographers of all ages from around the world.​​

Copyrights & Usage Rights:

The photographer retains the copyright to all their entries into the Environmental Photographer of the Year. The photographer will be credited. The entrant agrees that CIWEM will not be liable in the event of inadvertent omission of the credit.

Theme:

Environmental