Nature & Humans 2026 — International Nature Conservation Photography Contest (DESEA Foundation)
Madrid, Spain / InternationalThis one has closed — these are open now
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As the climate crisis dominates contemporary discourse, this major European competition incentivizes artwork that rigorously explores the delicate intersection between human expansion and natural ecology. The ideal candidate is an eco-artivist or mixed media artist who integrates botanical… Read more
Benefits
Access to a €17,000 total prize pool that includes specialized equipment and extensive travel vouchers to further document and intervene in threatened natural environments. Award details: €17,000 in prizes (cash awards of €1,500 per category plus equipment and travel vouchers).
Eligibility
Open to professional and amateur photographers worldwide; youth categories for photographers under 18 and under 15.
Dates & details
- Deadline
- 23:59 (extended)
- Programme dates
- 2027
- Results
- Late 2026
- Language
- English/Spanish
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