Faces of Climate change

Supported by M&G plc

Mobilising climate action,
One story at a time.

Photo credit: Abir Abdullah (2022 Winner)

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Mobilising climate action,
One story at a time.

Photo credit: Eliya Uzia (2022 Winner)

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Faces of the bold
Faces of the brave
Faces of the past, present and future
Faces of the unheard

Faces of Climate Change is an ambitious photography project aiming to bring to life the people and the stories of our climate crisis.

Faces of Climate Change is an ambitious photography project aiming to bring to life the people and the stories of our climate crisis.

Through publishing 100 photo stories of the very people who are the face of our climate emergency; we aim to increase awareness of the risks as well as opportunities that have come with climate change and in doing so help to mobilise people around the world to take action to protect our planet for generations to come.

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR 2023 NOW CLOSED

We are thankful to each and every one of you who took the time to submit an entry. Kudos to all of you!

We invited photographers of all skill levels and ages across the globe to submit powerful, provocative photo stories that capture personal accounts of the climate emergency – both of struggle and hope – to help mobilise people into urgent climate action.

100 photo stories

will be shortlisted and exhibited

4 Winners

will be announced

£ 1000

presented to each winner

Each submission included one photographic portrait and an accompanying story of max 250 words focused on one of the following core themes:

Faces of the Bold

These photo stories capture those on the frontline of climate change, working hard to make a difference – whether it is a scientist pushing the realms of technology to find a climate solution, a politician braving the tide of climate sceptics or an activist making their voices heard.

Faces of the Brave

These photo stories capture those in the eye of the storm, directly or indirectly affected by climate change – whether it is a victim of a forest fire, a shopkeeper affected by floods or a school child battling increasing pollution.

Faces of the Past, Present and Future

These photo stories capture the voices of the young, who are often not heard in the mainstream but will have to face the greatest impacts of climate change, and the old, whose wisdom and life experience is often overlooked in fighting climate change.

Faces of the Unheard

These photo stories center around the experiences of those from marginalised communities, seek to dismantle and remedy environmental discrimination, and build a shared vision for a sustainable, cooperative and equitable future for all.

Call for submissions closed on 30 April 2023.

Schedule

1

30 Apr 23

Call for submissions officially close

2

May - Jun 23

Judging process completed

3

Jul 23

Announcement of 100 entries and 4 winners

4

Jul 23 onwards

Exhibition showcase of 100 entries in the UK

Judges

A photo of Philippa Thomas

Philippa Thomas

Journalist and former BBC newsreader

F.A.Q

Do I need to use a professional camera to submit to FoCC?

No, we accept entries from professional and amateur photographers. Photos can be clicked on professional cameras or mobile cameras, as long as they are clear.

Do I need to submit high resolution images?

No, if your entry is selected in the 100 photo stories, we will reach out to you to obtain high-resolution images for the exhibition showcase.

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