“People and Nature: A Life in Harmony” Photo Competition (Zimbabwe)

This competition aims to raise awareness about the immense richness of the biodiversity in Zimbabwe and demonstrate the EU’s commitment to its conservation. The theme of the competition is “People and nature: a life in harmony”.

This photo competition seeks to highlighting how protecting nature is impossible without supporting people and communities, and how there is no sustainable future for people without taking care of the biodiversity they live with.

Participants are encouraged to capture and share beautiful images of Zimbabwe’s wildlife, ecosystems, and landscapes, showcasing how nature and communities can strike a balanced and mutually beneficial coexistence.

Prize Information

• 1st Prize: A voucher for 2 people for a safari of your choice in Zimbabwe worth 2000USD.
• 2nd Prize: A voucher for photographic accessories up to USD400.
• 3rd Prize: A voucher for photographic accessories up to USD200.

Eligibility Criteria

• The Photography Competition is open to anyone living in Zimbabwe or to Zimbabwean citizens living in diaspora, except those directly involved with the competition and judging (including their families and relatives).
• If the participant is under the age of 18, she/he must have permission to enter from your parent or guardian. By submitting an entry for the competition, your parent/carer/guardian is deemed to have given such consent.
• No more than three entries per person are permitted.
• Photographs must have been taken in Zimbabwe
• Entries must not have been selected as a winner in any other competition
• In entering the Photography Competition, you confirm that you are eligible to do so and eligible to claim any prize you may win. The EU may require you to provide proof that you are eligible to enter the Photography Competition.
• The EU reserves all rights to disqualify you if your conduct is contrary to the spirit or intention of the Photography Competition.

Technical Requirements

• Entries should be between 1MB and 5MB and be at least 300dpi, and should be submitted as either JPEG or TIFF files with no watermarks, signatures or borders included.
• Major digital adjustments to the photo must be reported within the description and should not misrepresent the reality of nature. The addition or removal of any animals or parts of animals, plants, people, objects, etc. is not allowed. Images must not be false-coloured.
• Entries must be accompanied by a brief description of the image shown and the location. Any other information can be optionally added
• The images submitted must be taken with a camera. Images generated or manipulated by Artificial Intelligence cannot be considered.

For more information, visit European Union.