Wednesday, 16 May 2012
The OSCE photo contest aims to raise awareness about sustainable energy and transport. Will you take part? The deadline for submission of entries is 31 July 2011 and the top prize a trip to Prague and photo equipment.
On the occasion of the Concluding Meeting of the Economic and Environmental Forum, which will be held in Prague from 14 to 16 September, the OSCE and the Chairmanship are organizing a photo contest to raise awareness about the importance of sustainable energy and transport. Both professional and amateur, residing in the OSCE area including in Partner for Co-operation states, are invited to submit up to three images of their interpretation of the theme. This could involve topics such as renewable energy, innovation and new technologies, international and trans-boundary co-operation, sustainable vehicles and fuels, environmental protection, adaptation of users’ behaviour and more.
An international jury will select two winners in the photo contest; the 3rd prize winner will be selected by online voting. The 1st prize winner will travel to Prague for the award ceremony on the margins of the Economic and Environmental Forum on 14-16 September 2011 and will receive a prize comprising photographic equipment; 2nd and 3rd prize winners will also be awarded photographic equipment. A selection of 12 photographs by finalists will be presented at a special exhibition at premises of the Forum in Prague.
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