- Protected Landscapes: The majesty of the environment and biodiversity.
- Sustainable Production: Practices that work in harmony with nature.
- Conservation & Development: Policies and community efforts that shape a brighter future.
- A photo title
- A short caption: (max. 80 words) describing the story behind the photo.
- Location & association: The name of the location/community where the photo was taken, and the ASL project you are associated with (optional).
- Contact information: Your name and email address.
- Format: JPEG or PNG.
- Size & Resolution: Minimum 3000x2000 pixels / 300 DPI (minimum 3 MB).
- Authenticity & AI: AI-generated or AI-enhanced images are strictly prohibited. We are looking for real photography; only standard adjustments (brightness, contrast, cropping) are allowed. Composite images or the addition/removal of objects will result in disqualification.
- Permissions: For any images featuring identifiable individuals, you confirm that you have obtained the necessary third-party releases.
Submissions open until June 11, 2026 – 11:59 PM ET.
Submissions open until June 11, 2026 – 11:59 PM ET.
- The Amazon is more than landscapes; it is a home, a source of life, and a legacy. To celebrate the first decade of the Amazon Sustainable Landscapes Program, we are inviting those living or working in the Amazon region to share their vision of the Amazon.
Through your lenses, we want to positively showcase the richness of Amazonian landscapes, the vibrancy of its biodiversity, and the ingenuity of the sustainable practices supported by its people.
Are you ready to tell your story?
- We are looking for images that are evocative, original, and deeply connected to life in the Amazon. Whether it is a protected landscape, a sustainable farming technique, or a moment of community resilience, we want to see the Amazon through your eyes.
How to Participate
- Capture an image that tells a story about the Amazon.
Your submission should focus on one of these areas:
Who Can Participate?
- The contest is open to anyone aged 18 or older living or working in the Amazon region, as we are seeking diverse perspectives from local residents, environmental stewards, and regional partners dedicated to the Amazon’s future. We encourage submissions from Indigenous peoples, traditional communities, researchers, and individuals from organizations who call the region home or contribute to its sustainable development.
- * Note: World Bank staff, including consultants, interns, contractors, and their immediate families, are not eligible to participate.
Guidelines
- Each individual can submit up to 3 photos in total.
Entries must be original, unpublished, and the sole property of the photographer.
Each entry must include:
Technical Requirements
Timeline
- Contest Launch: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Submission Deadline: June 11, 2026 – 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Winners Announcement: Late June 2026
Recognition & Visibility
- A panel of judges will select three winning photographs: One (1) Grand Prize Winner and Two (2) Honored Finalists.
All three photographs will receive the following recognition:
- Digital Showcase: Photographs will be featured in a dedicated photo exhibition page, and on the ASL website with full credit.
- Institutional Reach: Photographs images will be shared across the World Bank Group and Global Environment Facility (GEF) digital platforms.
- ASL Brochure: The Grand Prize Winner’s photograph will be published as the primary cover art for the upcoming ASL Program Brochure.
Meet the judges
- A panel of experts will evaluate submissions based on connection to ASL pillars, originality, storytelling power, and technical composition.
Anupam Anand, PhD
Anupam is a Senior Evaluation Officer at the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and also an expert field photographer with two decades of experience in environmental science and international development. He leads biodiversity evaluations and spearheads the integration of innovative technologies, such as advanced remote sensing and artificial intelligence into global conservation assessments. His photography, which captures the intricate beauty of nature and wildlife, has been featured in several prominent media outlets, including The Washington Post.
Luca Crudeli
Luca is a conservation photographer and development economist whose work documents the vital intersection of human communities and the ocean. His underwater photography has been published in two books on Mozambique and Tanzania and exhibited at the Federal Senate of Brazil and the Contemporary Art Museum of Brasilia. He holds an Ethical Storytelling Certificate from Photographers Without Borders and collaborates with BioFund Mozambique and the Potomac Conservation Society.
Erwin De Nys, PhD
Erwin is the Environment Manager for Latin America and the Caribbean at the World Bank. He has led extensive investment projects and analytics focused on environmental sustainability, water resources management, and climate change adaptation. Previously, he served as Practice Manager of the World Bank’s Climate Funds Management Unit, mobilizing innovative climate finance for scalable environmental action. He holds a PhD in Irrigation Management and an MSc in Tropical Agricultural Development from KU Leuven, as well as an MSc in Water Resources Management from Institut des Régions Chaudes, Montpellier.
Terms & Conditions
- By submitting an entry, you agree to the following:
Copyright & Ownership: ou retain the copyright to your work. By entering, you grant the ASL Program, the World Bank Group, and the GEF a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, modify the format, and display the images for communication, exhibition, and archival purposes with perpetual professional attribution. The ASL commits to maintaining the integrity of the work and ensuring it is used in a responsible manner that respects the author’s original intent.
- Originality & Previous Publication: All submissions must be your original work and must not have been previously published in any professional media, books, or corporate communications. By entering, you confirm that the ASL Program will be the first institutional entity to publish the work.
Disqualification & Liability: Any form of plagiarism or copyright infringement will result in automatic disqualification. All decisions made by the panel of judges are final and confidential.
Preservation of Immunities: Nothing herein shall constitute or be considered a limitation upon or a waiver of the privileges and immunities of the World Bank, which are specifically reserved.