We invite young photographers from Cameroon to amplify climate and biodiversity awareness ahead of COP30 and the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition.
Are you between 18 and 40, passionate about photography and driven to protect nature? The British High Commission in Yaoundé invites emerging photographers to spotlight Cameroon's rich biodiversity and climate realities through powerful visual storytelling. Aligned with the themes of the world-renowned Wildlife Photographer of the Year (WPY) exhibition , this initiative offers a unique platform to amplify environmental awareness ahead of COP30.
Eligibility
The competition is open to Cameroonian residents aged 18 years to 40 years.
Theme
Entries must reflect one of the official categories inspired by the Natural History Museum's WPY (see below).
Categories:
wild places
animal portraits
behaviour (mammals, birds, reptiles, invertebrates)
urban wildlife
underwater worlds
documenting biodiversity
climate and nature
young voices for nature
Submission Format
- entries should be submitted in JPEG or PNG format.
Minimum resolution
The minimum resolution for photos is 1920x1080 pixels.
Caption/story
The caption or story should be a maximum of 150 words.
Deadline
The deadline is 31 October 2025.
Judging Criteria
Entries will be judged on creativity, relevance to theme, technical quality and storytelling.
Ownership
Entrants retain copyright but grant permission for exhibition and promotional use.
Disqualification
No AI-generated images, plagiarism, or harmful content is allowed.
Prizes
the overall winner will win £300 vouchers for camera gear and social media spotlight and an exhibition feature
runners-up will get certificates and social media spotlight and an exhibition feature
