Are you passionate about photography and the environment? The European Environment Agency (EEA) invites photographers, nature lovers, and creative minds to participate in the EEA Photo Competition 2025. With a total prize pool of €4,000, this international competition provides an incredible platform to capture and showcase urban sustainability, biodiversity, and eco-friendly communities.
This year’s theme, “Environment & Me”, encourages participants to highlight the essence of urban life through inspiring images that promote a greener, more sustainable future. Whether it’s wildlife thriving in city spaces, innovative green architecture, or everyday actions contributing to sustainability, the competition seeks to bring environmental awareness through powerful imagery.
EEA Photo Competition 2025 Overview
📍 Host Country: Denmark
🏢 Organized by: European Environment Agency
🖥️ Competition Mode: Online Submissions
💰 Total Prize Money: €4,000
📅 Deadline: May 30, 2025 (23:59 CEST)
Competition Categories
🔹 Wildlife in the City – Celebrating the coexistence of urban wildlife and human life. Capture images of foxes in backyards, birds on balconies, deer in green spaces, or pollinators in city gardens.
🔹 Charming Neighborhoods – Highlighting eco-friendly urban spaces, from solar-powered streetlights and green rooftops to community compost projects and nature-inspired architecture.
🔹 Green at Heart – Showcasing people taking action for the environment through everyday choices, such as recycling, sustainable gardening, urban farming, and renewable energy use.
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Why Participate?
✔ No Entry Fee – Open for all eligible participants without any registration costs.
✔ Attractive Cash Prizes:
- €1,000 for the winner in each category.
- €500 for the best youth entry (ages 18-24).
- €500 for the public choice award.
✔ Global Recognition – Winning entries will be featured in exhibitions and publications.
✔ Fully Online – No need to travel; submit from anywhere.
Who Can Apply?
🔹 Open to citizens of the EU 27 Member States, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland, Türkiye, North Macedonia, Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro, Serbia, and Bosnia & Herzegovina.
🔹 Participants must be 18 years or older (Youth category: 18-24 years).
🔹 Photographs must be original and taken within the eligible countries.
🔹 A maximum of five (5) entries per participant is allowed.
🔹 Images must not be AI-generated or used for advertising purposes.
🔹 Employees of EEA and their relatives are not eligible.
How to Apply?
✔ Step 1: Capture an original photograph related to the competition theme.
✔ Step 2: Ensure the image format is JPEG, PNG, or TIFF, with a minimum resolution of 2000 pixels.
✔ Step 3: Provide a title and a short description in English.
✔ Step 4: Fill out the online application form, selecting the appropriate category.
✔ Step 5: Upload your entry and submit it before the deadline.
📌 Required Documents:
- Proof of Citizenship
- Proof of Age
- Photograph in electronic format
Deadline & Official Application Link
📅 Last Date to Apply: May 30, 2025 (23:59 CEST)
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to combine your photography skills with environmental awareness!
🔗 Apply Now: Visit the Official Website
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Get your cameras ready and let your creativity make a difference! 🌍📸✨
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