Entries for ‘Nature and Climate’ Photography Contest Accepted till Late August
The HSE Faculty of Geography and Geoinformation Technology has become one of the organisers of the ‘Nature and Climate’ photography contest. The goal of the contest is to celebrate the beauty of nature and its connection with climate, as well as to showcase modern approaches to studying natural ecosystems and their role in climate regulation. The contest is open to all, and the best photographs will be displayed at an exhibition in September, timed to coincide with the fifth anniversary of the faculty.
Achieving carbon neutrality is one of Russia's national goals. To reduce net greenhouse gas emissions, either production technologies need to be improved or the absorption of greenhouse gases by natural ecosystems needs to be enhanced. While the first method is widely used, the potential of natural ecosystems still requires comprehensive assessment and skilful utilisation.
The scientific consortium ‘Ritm Carbon,’ which includes leading Russian scientific institutes, centres, and universities, is exploring these possibilities. In collaboration with the HSE Faculty of Geography and Geoinformation Technology, which trains specialists in climate strategies and policies, and the Institute of Geography of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS), the consortium organised the ‘Nature and Climate’ photography contest. Participants are expected to capture the beauty of nature and its integral connection with climate through their cameras, as well as demonstrate modern approaches to researching these topics.
Both professional and amateur photographers are invited to participate. The main criteria for entry is that the works must focus on nature, climate or science.
There are five categories open for submission:
Forests
Tundra and forest-tundra
Steppe, forest-steppe, meadows
Seas, freshwater ecosystems, and swamps
Expeditions and research
Each participant can submit up to three photographs for the contest, specifying a category for each. The entries will be evaluated based on four criteria:
Relevance to the theme of the contest and the chosen category
Artistic value and originality
Informational content
Technical quality
Entries are accepted until August 31, 2024, and the contest results will be announced by September 20, with winners being awarded by the end of October 2024. On September 27, an exhibition featuring the best photographs will open at the HSE Faculty of Geography and Geoinformation Technology. The opening of the exhibition will coincide with the fifth anniversary of the faculty, which has been operating within HSE University since 2019, in partnership with the Institute of Geography of RAS.
Nikolay Kurichev
‘The “Nature and Climate” photography contest is an important part of the anniversary events aimed at drawing attention to natural ecosystems and their role in climate regulation,’ notes Nikolay Kurichev, Dean of the HSE Faculty of Geography and Geoinformation Technology. ‘The participants’ works will not only showcase the splendour of nature but also remind viewers of the need to take care of natural resources and preserve them for future generations. This contest will serve as a great example of how science and art can work together to achieve a common goal.’
Learn More about the Contest and Submit Your Application (in Russian)
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