The Climate Action in Focus


The Climate Action in Focus photo exhibition, organised by the COP29 Azerbaijan Operating Company, invites photographers worldwide to capture vivid images related to climate change. This initiative is designed to elevate awareness and spark global engagement through visual storytelling. The photos may reflect both pressing issues and pioneering solutions, and highlight the crucial role of local communities in environmental management, helping to foster an international conversation about climate action.

Categories

  • Impacts of Climate Change

  • Climate Solutions and Innovations

  • Youth and Education

  • Flora and Fauna


Themes

  • Forest Conservation

  • Water Resource Management

  • Sustainable Agriculture

  • Biodiversity Protection

  • Climate Change Adaptation

  • Cultural Heritage Preservation


Judging

  • Entries will be judged based on creativity, originality, relevance to the theme, and technical quality.

  • A panel of experts in photography and environmental science will evaluate the submissions.


Entry Requirements

  • Participants may submit one photograph per category.

  • Entries must be original works and the property of the photographer.

  • Photographs must be submitted in high-resolution JPEG format, with a minimum resolution of 300 DPI.

  • Basic editing (cropping, colour adjustment) is allowed, but excessive manipulation or alteration is prohibited.

  • Watermarks, borders, or signatures are not permitted on the photographs.


Submission Process

  • Entries must be submitted via the competition’s email address photo.exhibition.cop29@cop29.az by 15 September.

  • Each entry must include a title, description, and the location where the photo was taken.

  • Participants must provide their full name, contact details, and a brief biography.