Open Call for Instagram Reel Contest (Southeast Asia)

Theme

• Create an Instagram reel reporting on one-way climate change is impacting your local community and surroundings and/or how local initiatives are looking to mitigate/adapt to the impacts.
• Be curious, journalistic, and truthful. Centralize local stories and voices, and use data and interviews to support your investigation where possible. Here are a few topics for your consideration:
  • Environmental changes such as extreme weather, rising sea levels, biodiversity loss, water resources
  • Impact on agriculture and food security
  • Health impacts such as air quality, heat-related illness
  • Social and economic impacts such as migration and displacement, impact on tourism or livelihoods
  • Impact on local culture and tradition
  • Adaptation and Mitigation efforts, such as community initiatives and innovative solutions

Prize Information

• All finalists will receive a certificate of acknowledgement.
• One overall winner will also receive a $200 equipment voucher to boost their multimedia journalism and their winning story will be showcased across Dialogue Earth’s social media platforms, reaching a global audience.

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to young or aspiring journalists aged 18-25 living in Southeast Asia.
• Originality: All entries must be original works created by the participant.
• Relevance: Entries should focus on environmental challenges, solutions, or a positive aspect of the community.
• Permissions:
  • The winner must obtain permission from any individuals appearing in their submission and ensure that their submission does not infringe on any third-party rights.
  • In the event of a violation, Dialogue Earth reserves the right to disqualify the winner. To confirm compliance, Dialogue Earth may require the winner to sign a form verifying that all necessary permissions have been obtained and that no third-party rights have been infringed.

For more information, visit Dialogue Earth.