Deadline: 3 March 2016
Open to: to all people in all countries. Children below the age of 13 will need to have their parents’ permission
Award: three winners will travel to South Africa to attend the 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
Description
The theme of WWD 2016 is a call to all citizens around the world to play a role in protecting the amazing wild animals and plants who share the planet with us. Habitat loss, climate change and poaching are among the most alarming challenges faced by wildlife today. Poaching and trafficking of ivory is now the most serious immediate threat to African elephants. The graphics should communicate this key message – “In Our Hands”.
Art work must be original, submitted by the artist. Entries must be two dimensional using either traditional methods (pens, pencils, crayons, charcoal, oil paint, acrylic paint, watercolour, etc.) or modern digital illustration process. Digital illustration in vector format will be preferable.
Eligibility
Anyone of any age can enter this contest, and it is open to all people in all countries. Children below the age of 13 will need to have their parents’ permission, and will need to have their parents’ (or a legal guardian’s) help with their submissions.
Awards
Three winners will be provided free air tickets to attend the 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES CoP17) to be held from 24 September to 5 October 2016, in Johannesburg, South Africa. The tickets will be sponsored by the Department of Environmental Affairs of South Africa.
How to apply?
- Contest Begins: 22 January 2016;
- Contest Ends: 3 March 2016.
