Photo Contest: “Gender and Climate Change through Civic Eyes”

Climate change impacts are not gender neutral. Women, men, and diverse groups experience climate risks differently due to their roles in society, access to resources, and decision-making power. Recognizing these differences is key to achieving climate justice and ensuring inclusive climate policies.

The Gender Budget Watchdog Network (GBWN) is organizing an international conference “Going Glocal 2.0: Sustainable Gender-Responsive Futures” focused on Gender-Responsive Budgeting and Climate Action Monitoring in Skopje, North Macedonia, from 10–11 December 2025. The event will bring together civil society organizations, policymakers, and experts from the Western Balkans, Moldova, and Central European Initiative (CEI) countries to address the intersection of gender equality and climate change.

As part of the conference, GBWN is launching a photo competition to capture diverse perspectives on gender and climate change through photography. Selected works will be exhibited during the conference and featured on GBWN’s online platforms.

Objectives of the call

To spark public dialogue on the connections between climate change and gender equality.

To encourage creative expression as a way to communicate complex issues.

To amplify civil society, youth, and artists’ voices on climate justice.

To enrich the conference with artistic contributions alongside policy discussions.

Suggested themes

Participants are invited to reflect on the following (not limited) topics through the photography:

The gendered face of climate change.

Who carries the burden of climate crises?

Everyday resilience: women, men, and communities adapting to change.

Barriers and opportunities for women in green transitions.

Invisible voices in climate action.

Future generations: youth, gender, and climate justice.

Eligibility

Open to individuals and groups from Western Balkans, Moldova, and other CEI countries.

Artists, CSO activists, students, and community groups are encouraged to apply.

Both professional and amateur photographers are welcome.

Award

The winner will be chosen by community voting and awarded with the participation at the conference and recognition prize.

How to apply?

One photo per participant.

All works must be original and unpublished.

Visuals: JPEG/PNG, high resolution (min. 300 dpi).

Each submission must include a short artist statement (max. 150 words)

Please send your photography latest by 20 November 2025 to: [email protected]

Find more information on the official website.

Open to individuals and groups from Western Balkans, Moldova, and other CEI countries.

One photo per participant. All works must be original and unpublished. Visuals: JPEG/PNG, high resolution (min. 300 dpi).

Each submission must include a short artist statement (max. 150 words)

Please send your photography latest by 20 November 2025 to: [email protected]

Find more information on the official website.