Climate in Focus: An International Creative Competition

We are excited to announce "Climate in Focus," an international creative competition organized by the Asian Journalists and Media Forum (AJMF). This global initiative aims to raise awareness about climate change and promote sustainability through the power of creativity. It invites school, college, and university students, as well as freelancers from around the world, to express their ideas and solutions using various creative mediums.

Categories of Competition:

• Photography: Capture the impacts of climate change or efforts toward sustainability through compelling visuals. (Color or Black & White HD Photos)
• Videography: News Report, Documentary, VLogg, Short Film, Explanation Video or any other video of 1 to 3 minutes.
• Painting: Painting, Sketch, Digital Art . The beauty of nature, the threats it faces, or a hopeful vision for a sustainable future.
• Essay Writing: Write thought-provoking essays in any language that educate, inform, and inspire action for the environment. (300 to 1000 Words any lanugage)
• Poetry: Use the power of words and rhyme to express the urgency of climate action or the beauty of a sustainable world. (Any language)

Terms and Conditions

• Fill in all the required information, including your email address and contact information.
• If an educational institution is participating, a minimum of 5 students is required. There is no maximum limit; institutions can register as many students from a class as they wish.
• The last date for submitting the registration form is December 21, 2024, with the normal participation fee.
• The participation fee is US$ 2 or Rs. 600 per participant, payable through direct bank transfer to:
  • A/C Title: CANPIO
  • A/C No.: 10240010054959790028
  • IBAN: PPK78 ABPA 0010054959790028
  • Bank Name: Allied Bank
  • Branch: Karachi
• Registration will only be confirmed after the fee has been received. Once paid, the fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.



• Updating Registration Information:

  • Participants can modify information (name, address, contact information, etc.) until the registration deadline. This can be done by logging into the contest website using the provided username and password.
  
  

  General Rules:

  1. Online Registration and Submission: Participants must register online and upload their submissions through the designated portal: www.thecanpio.com/contest
  
  
  3. Shortlisted Submissions:
     • Shortlisted participants for Thailand event may be required to attend a short online interview before the final decision.
     • A short description of the photograph or artwork background is mandatory for all shortlisted entries.
  4. Deadline Compliance: All entries must be submitted before the final deadline of December 21, 2024.
  6. Final Results: Winners will be announced on January 15, 2025, on the official website: www.thecanpio.com.
  
  

  Terms and Conditions:

  1. Each contestant may participate in more than one category.
  2. Submissions must follow the specified formats for each category:
     • Photography: Submit in JPEG format, with a maximum horizontal size of 1800 pixels, a minimum horizontal size of 1200 pixels, and a file size of up to 1 MB.
     • Videography: Videos must be in MP4 format and submitted via WeTransfer. Upload the video to WeTransfer, obtain the link, and include it in the registration form and email along with video details.
     • Essay and Poetry: Submit in Word Document format (.doc or .docx).
     • Painting/Sketch: Submit as a JPEG image via email, with a file size of up to 1 MB.
  3. A screenshot of the payment transfer is required and must be sent via email along with your photo, video, essay, poetry, or sketch submission.

   

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