UN announces photography contest in Ukraine “Caring for our planet – Addressing climate change”

23 April, 2008. Kyiv, Ukraine. The United Nations in Ukraine in partnership with the Ministry of Environment of Ukraine and with the support of Olympus company invites to participate in the national photography contest “Caring for our planet – addressing climate change”.

This contest is aimed at raising awareness on importance of addressing climate change challenges and promoting responsible attitude towards environment among decision-makers and general public.

The photography contest is organized for the first time this year. Photos taken in Ukraine and other countries can be submitted. Colour and black-and-white photographs are accepted. Entries must meet the following requirements: TIFF or JPEG format, 300 dpi resolution, 20 cm x 30 cm.

The deadline for submitting entries – 20 May 2008.

The winners will be awarded during the ceremony and exhibition opening on World Environment Day – 5 June 2008.  The exhibition will be opened till 15 June 2008 at the Institute of Contemporary Art (30 Vorovskogo Str., Kyiv).

Prizes are provided by Olympus company.

More information on prizes and how to submit entries: http://www.un.org.ua/en/photocompetition/

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The national photo contest “CARING ABOUT OUR PLANET – ADDRESSING CLIMATE CHANGE” devoted to the World Environment Day is initiated by the UN in Ukraine in partnership with the Ministry of Environment of Ukraine and with support of OLYMPUS company and also media partners magazine “Photographer”, newspaper “Segodnya”, magazine “What’s On”. The venue is provided by the Institute of Contemporary Art.  

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Global climate change is one of the most topical issues for humanity today. The most visible consequences of climate change can be such “extreme situations” as draughts, floods, storms, hurricanes, extremely hot day that will happen more often and also the danger of ecosystems disappearance.

The water level is expected to go up and ocean currents are expected to drastically change due to climate change. As a result we will face problems with water supply and degradation of agricultural soil and forests