Submissions are invited for FAO International Day of Forest Photo Contest 2025. The last date of submission is March 12, 2025.
About FAO
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security. Its Latin motto, fiat panis, translates to “let there be bread”. It was founded on 16 October, 1945.
Contest Details
Forests and trees help to feed the world – they are rich sources of foods such as nuts, fruits, seeds, roots, tubers, leaves, mushrooms, honey, game meat and insects, providing millions of people around the world with essential nutrients, especially micronutrients.
Not only do forests supply the essential nutrients to many people’s dietary intake, they also contribute directly to sustainable agricultural production by helping maintain soil fertility, protecting water catchments, providing homes to pollinators and regulating rainfall.
To celebrate the International Day of Forests on 21 March and the invaluable connection between forests and foods, they are asking you to submit photos that highlight how forests contribute to food security and nutrition.
Whether it’s a wild food dish, a market stall displaying foods from the forest, wild food harvesting in the forests, a buzzing pollinator, or a tree that bears the fruits and nuts that nourish us – send us a picture and tell us why you’ve chosen that image.
Entries will be judged for originality, relevance to the theme, artistic value and communication potential of the photo.
Categories
- Children (Entrants aged 6 to 14 years old)
- Youth (Entrants aged 15 to 24 years old)
- Adults (Entrants over the age of 24 years old)
Prize
The five winning images – announced on March 21 – will be shared across FAO’s social media channels and will go on display as part of a photography exhibition at FAO HQ in Rome. They will also send the winners a collection of FAO merchandise including an FAO water bottle, backpack and keep cup!
How to Submit?
Interested participants can submit online via this link.
Submission Deadline
The last date of submission is March 12, 2025.
Contact
Email: IDF[at]fao[dot]org
FAQs
Can I submit more than one photo?
Yes, each participant can submit up to 3 entries.
I already used my photo to enter a different contest but it didn’t win a prize, can I send it to this contest?
Yes, as long as it has not won any prizes, it is eligible.
