Zooming in on Biodiversity 2020

Zooming in on Biodiversity, a photo contest conceptualised by the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity, is open to all amateur and professional photographers from the 10 ASEAN Member States.

Communicating biodiversity conservation is never easy. Humans are so diverse that you have to think of ways to get the message across while transcending differences in age, culture, language, race, values, religion, and beliefs, among others. One effective tool to communicate the values of biodiversity and to promote appreciation to life forms is through photography—a form of art where you can deliver any message without even saying a word; a form of art that can produce powerful images with messages that can be understood by everyone regardless of their differences.

While 2020 has been designated as the “super year for biodiversity,” it is also the year when the world was hit hard by the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). This pandemic resulted to lockdowns in many countries, travel bans, and movement restrictions. Hence, the theme for this year’s staging is Healing with Biodiversity: Building a Better Normal, to promote appreciation for the Region’s rich biodiversity and thereby promote its conservation to prevent future pandemics.