Applications are now open for the UCLG ASPAC Photo Competition, part of the 10th UCLG ASPAC Congress in Goyang Special City, Republic of Korea, from 24-26 September 2025. This competition invites photographers worldwide to capture images aligned with the theme “Sustainable Global Self-sufficient Cities and Regions for the Future,” across five categories: Job Creation, Youth Leadership, Energy Self-sufficiency, Family-friendly Cities, and Urban Growth. It is open to the public, with no application fee. Winners in each category receive a $500 prize (taxes included) and a certificate. The deadline for submissions is 8 August 2025. You can also check BS, MS and PhD positions
Key Details
- Eligibility: Open to the public; UCLG ASPAC staff cannot participate
- Categories: Job Creation, Youth Leadership, Energy Self-sufficiency, Family-friendly Cities, Urban Growth
- Prize: $500 (taxes included) and a certificate per category winner
- Application Fee: None
- Photo Requirements: Original, high quality (min. 10 MB), JPG format, no political symbols
- Deadline: 8 August 2025, 23:59 (Jakarta Time, GMT+7)
- Announcement: Winners announced at the Congress, 24-26 September 2025
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Competition Categories
The competition features five categories, each with one winner receiving $500 (taxes included) and a certificate. Categories reflect the Congress sub-themes:
1. Job Creation
Capture images showcasing economic resilience through green jobs, eco-friendly businesses, or community-led enterprises. Examples include local markets, renewable energy projects, sustainable agriculture, or innovative economic development initiatives.
2. Youth Leadership
Highlight youth-driven initiatives promoting sustainability and urban innovation. Photos can depict young leaders, youth-led projects, or events fostering environmental and social change in cities.
3. Energy Self-sufficiency
Showcase cities or communities achieving energy independence through renewable sources like solar, wind, or geothermal power. Photos should reflect efforts toward self-reliance and sustainability.
4. Family-friendly Cities
Focus on urban spaces that support families, such as accessible parks, green playgrounds, family-friendly public transport, or infrastructure like affordable housing and childcare services.
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5. Urban Growth
Illustrate sustainable urban development, including smart city solutions, green buildings, urban planning with green spaces (e.g., green roofs, vertical gardens), or strategies managing population growth sustainably.
Submission Guidelines
- Photo Limit: Maximum of 3 photos per participant.
- Photo Requirements:
- Must be original, taken by the participant.
- High quality, minimum 10 MB, in JPG format.
- No restrictions on photography devices.
- Photos must not include symbols representing sensitive political issues.
- If minors or non-consenting subjects are included, written consent from parents/guardians may be required.
- Photos must be free of third-party agreements that could hold UCLG ASPAC liable for copyright issues.
- Submission Process:
- Submit via the online form by the deadline (Link below).
- Include a description for each photo (max 100 words per photo).
- Provide a short bio (max 450 words, in English, not shared with the jury).
- Intellectual Property: Participants retain ownership but grant UCLG ASPAC non-exclusive, royalty-free permission to use photos for event promotion and marketing.
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Key Dates
- Application Opens: 7 May 2025
- Submission Deadline: 8 August 2025, 23:59 (Jakarta Time, GMT+7)
- Winner Announcement: During the 10th UCLG ASPAC Congress, 24-26 September 2025
- Note: Dates may change; check UCLG ASPAC’s website or social media for updates.
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Awards
- Prize: $500 (taxes included) and a certificate for the winner of each category.
- Announcement: Winners will be revealed at the Congress in September 2025.
