CITIZEN SCIENCE FOR WATER PHOTO STORY COMPETITION 2025

Join the South African National Committee for the UNESCO Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme (IHP) in celebrating the 50th anniversary of UNESCO IHP by entering the Photo Story Competition.

Photography turns abstract concepts into visual realities, tells inspiring stories instantly, and helps spread awareness of water issues through accessible means.

THE BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATING
• Winning stories will be exhibited at a curated exhibition by UNISA
• Featuring in the South Africa Photo Story Book
• Free copy of Photo Story book for winners
• Recognition and visibility through the South African National Committee for UNESCO IHP channels and
initiatives internationally.

FIVE THEMES TO EXPLORE TO TELL YOUR STORY
• Water & Citizen Science • Water & Partnerships
• Water & Education • Water & Culture
• Water & Communities

Each photo story should speak to one of the five themes. You can submit a maximum of three Photo Story entries
by a single photographer.

HOW TO ENTER
Submit a minimum of three and a maximum of eight photographs
that tell a cohesive story on one of the five themes along with
a title. Your story should include a minimum of 200-500 words,
names of the author(s), and photograph location in South Africa.

PHOTO REQUIREMENTS
• Photographs should be .jpg or .png format.
• Minimum resolution of 1920 x 1080
• Minimum file size of 2MB for photographs taken using
a cell phone camera.

LINK TO WEBSITE:
https://www.dws.gov.za/Projects/UNESCO/cspi.aspx

SUBMISSION DEADLINE
26 March 2025
Winners will be announced in April 2025

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