Deadline: 12-Sep-2025
The 2025 IKI Photo Contest is calling on both professional and amateur photographers to capture powerful images related to climate action. Participants are invited to showcase the impact of International Climate Initiative (IKI) projects through their own lens.
Winning photographs will be exhibited at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, and also featured across IKI’s digital platforms. To take part, you must submit a photo of an IKI-supported project during the summer of 2025.
IKI supports around 400 projects globally. These range from transforming public transport in Indonesia to restoring mangrove forests in Mexico and promoting renewable energy in Egypt. Each project is unique and plays a key role in climate and biodiversity efforts.
The contest is focused on capturing authentic moments from these initiatives. Technical perfection is not required—what matters most is how well the photo conveys the project’s real-world impact and environment.
This contest offers a chance to inspire others by visually highlighting hands-on climate and biodiversity action. Winning images will gain international exposure at COP30 and through IKI’s website and social media.
The top entries will be part of the COP30 exhibition in Belém. All winners will be included in a digital exhibition. The top three photos and the winner of the public vote will receive a large-format print of their image, and the top four photographers will be gifted a special IKI-branded photo notebook.
Anyone 18 years or older is eligible to participate, regardless of photography experience. Only one photo per person is allowed, and it must clearly show a project funded by the IKI. The project title must be included with your submission.
Photos can be taken using any type of device—from smartphones to drones or professional cameras. Images must have a minimum resolution of 12 megapixels or 2828 pixels on the shorter side. Files should be at least 2.5 MB in size in JPEG format. Larger images are encouraged. AI-generated images are strictly prohibited.
For more information, visit International Climate Initiative.
