Show Us Your India Climate Photography Contest by UN India [Top 5 Featured]: Submit by Oct 31

The United Nations in India is inviting photographers to document how climate change affects people, nature and everyday life across India. Participants of all ages and skill levels may submit up to three original photographs, with five selected images receiving publication and photographer credit.

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About the United Nations in India

The United Nations in India works with the Government of India, civil society and other partners on development priorities connected with the Sustainable Development Goals.

The contest is being led by the United Nations Information Centre for India and Bhutan as part of the “Show Us Your India” photography initiative.

About the Contest

The “Show Us Your India” Photo Contest invites participants to visually document the effects of climate change in India.

Photographs may show how changing weather patterns, rising temperatures or other climate-related conditions affect communities, livelihoods, natural landscapes and everyday experiences.

The contest supports awareness of Sustainable Development Goal 13: Climate Action and comes ahead of COP31 in Türkiye.

Theme

The theme of the competition is: Climate: What does climate change look like where you live?

Entries should capture the visible impact of climate change on:

• People and communities
• Nature and ecosystems
• Livelihoods
• Cities and villages
• Agriculture and water
• Weather-related events
• Everyday life in India

Participants should submit photographs that document a genuine climate-related subject rather than a general landscape without a clear connection to the theme.

Eligibility Criteria

The competition is open to participants of all ages and skill levels.

Both photographs taken using mobile phones and professional cameras are eligible.

The announcement does not specify nationality or residency restrictions. However, submitted photographs must depict climate change and its effects in India.

Submission Guidelines

• Each participant may submit up to three photographs.
• Photographs must be original and taken by the participant.
• Only previously unpublished photographs are eligible.
• Entries must have a meaningful connection with climate change in India.
• Participants should submit clear, good-quality photographs.
• Each entry must include the date and place where the photograph was taken.
• The participant’s name must be included.
• A description or caption explaining the photograph must accompany the entry.
• Entries must be submitted by email.

The official announcement does not specify a required image format, file-size limit, editing policy or naming convention. Participants should use a commonly accepted format such as JPG and avoid sending unnecessarily large email attachments.

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Recognition

The top five selected photographs will be:

• Published on the United Nations in India website.
• Featured across UN in India social media platforms.
• Published with credit to the photographer.

No cash prize, certificate or other monetary reward has been announced.

How to Submit?

Participants should email their photographs to:

Email: unicinmultimedia@gmail.com

The email should include:

1. Up to three original and previously unpublished photographs.
2. The participant’s full name.
3. The date of each photograph.
4. The place where each photograph was taken.
5. A short description or caption explaining the image and its connection with climate change.

A clear email subject may be used, such as:

Show Us Your India Climate Photo Contest – [Participant’s Name]

Important Submission Advice

If a photograph contains an identifiable person, particularly a child or a person in a vulnerable situation, participants should obtain permission before submitting it.

Photographers should avoid staging dangerous situations, entering restricted locations or misrepresenting an event for the purpose of capturing an image.

The announcement does not provide detailed copyright or image-usage terms. Participants should retain their original files and submission email for their records.

Submission Deadline

The last date to submit photographs is October 31, 2026.

No closing time or time zone has been specified. Participants are advised to send their entries before the final day.

Click here to email your entry to the UN India photography contest.