The winners of the international photo competition “Climate Action in Focus”, organised by the COP29 Azerbaijan Operating Company, have been announced. This initiative was established to raise awareness about climate change and contribute to environmental protection efforts.
Report informs, citing the operating company, that launched on August 1, the competition, which has now come to a close, invited photographers from around the world to join the climate conversation through visual storytelling, shining a spotlight on urgent climate issues and raising awareness. The project highlighted the significant role of photography and the arts as a catalyst for climate action.
Nearly 20 photographers from around the world submitted their original works to capture the impacts of climate change on various aspects of our lives from different perspectives. Alongside Azerbaijani photographers, artists from the United States, Germany, Spain, Italy, Poland, Hungary, Russia, India, Argentina, Myanmar, Nigeria, Tajikistan, Nepal, Iraq, and Afghanistan participated in the competition.
After by a jury of professional photographers, the winners have been announced. First place was awarded to Myanmar photographer So Pyan Lynn for his powerful image titled Hard Life. Hungarian photographer Adam Fath earned second place with his evocative piece, Flowers of the Drying Lake, while Nigerian photographer Adebote Mayova secured third place for his work Makoko. These images highlight the global impact of climate change, encouraging viewers to consider solutions to this collective challenge and promoting a deeper understanding of the issue.
An exhibition showcasing selected photographs from the project will take place on November 20 at the Azerbaijan Pavilion within the Green Zone during COP29. Situated within this hub of climate action, the photo exhibition will provide participants and winners with the opportunity to convey their messages to a global audience through their artworks. Moreover, it will facilitate networking and enhance international awareness of the critical issues showcased.