Photography 4 Humanity 2025

Photography 4 Humanity 2025 is now open for entries!

Photography 4 Humanity 2025 : The Photography 4 Humanity 2025 Global Prize Competition is now open for submissions calling on photographers around the world to submit photography that captures compelling visual narratives surrounding the pressing issues of climate justice, human rights, and environmental change.

➜ Short description

Photography 4 Humanity is an international global photography competition created by David Clark Cause (DCC) and this time is seeking dedicated to capturing compelling visual narratives surrounding the pressing issues of climate justice, human rights, and environmental change.

This initiative every year attracts skilled photographers from around the globe who use the powerful medium of photography to bring urgent stories of resilience, struggle, and advocacy to international attention.

Participants are encouraged to submit impactful images that shed light on the human dimension of climate change, showcasing communities affected by rising sea levels, extreme weather events, displacement, and resource scarcity, as well as highlighting solutions rooted in environmental sustainability and social equity.

By focusing specifically on human rights and climate justice, Photography 4 Humanity not only documents the devastating impacts of environmental crises but also advocates for systemic change, amplifying underrepresented voices and showcasing community-driven responses and innovations.

You may submit up to 5 photographs.

Selected photographs from the competition, including the grand prize winner, finalists, and honorable mentions, are prominently exhibited on United Nations digital platforms and displayed in international exhibitions, providing widespread visibility to both the photographers and the pressing issues their images represent.

➜ Submission requirements:

➜ All photography must relate to people being impacted by climate change, and/or people trying to reverse and/or mitigate climate change.
➜ Must include photographer name, title, date, location and description of each photograph submitted.
➜ All images must have been taken within between August 1, 2024 and August 1, 2025.

➜ Who may enter?

The competition is open to anyone 18 years or older.

➜ Prize:

The winner of the 2025 Photography 4 Humanity Global Prize will receive$5,000 USD. Additionally, the winning photograph, along with the top 10 finalists and 20 honorable mentions, will be featured in a global exhibition hosted on UN.org, providing significant international exposure and recognition.