Capture the Future – Global Youth Storytelling Initiative

The UNESCO invites young people worldwide to take part in the “Capture the Future: Global Youth Storytelling Initiative for People and Nature.”

 Contest Overview

• Submission Period: 5 March – 31 May 2026
• Deadline: 31 May 2026
• Theme: People and Nature – Sustainable Coexistence

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🎯 Objective

The initiative aims to:

• Encourage youth to document local sustainability actions, traditions, and innovations
• Highlight how communities in biosphere reserves address environmental and social challenges
• Showcase the relationship between people and nature through visual storytelling

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👥 Eligibility

• Age: 18–35 years
• Must have a connection to a UNESCO biosphere reserve
  • Residents
  • Students
  • Young professionals
  • Volunteers

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📸 Submission Categories

📷 Photography Track

• Single images or photo series
• Must convey a strong visual story

🎥 Short Video Track

• Short-form videos
• Focus on impactful storytelling

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📱 Submission Requirements

• Content must be:
  • Original work
  • Created using mobile devices (phones/tablets)
• Must clearly feature:
  • People and nature together
  • Interaction with ecosystems

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🌱 Suggested Themes

• Biodiversity conservation
• Ecosystem restoration
• Climate adaptation and mitigation
• Sustainable livelihoods
• Circular economy practices
• Traditional knowledge and cultural practices
• Environmental education
• Use of science and green technologies
• Inclusion of women, youth, and persons with disabilities

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🏆 Recognition & Benefits

• Prizes (per track):
  • 1 First Prize
  • 2 Second Prizes
  • 5 Third Prizes
• 🎁 Winners receive:
  • A vivo smartphone for photography
  • Invitation to a visual storytelling training camp
• 🌐 Additional Opportunities:
  • Participation in international conferences
  • Global exposure for selected works

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🧑‍⚖️ Evaluation Criteria

• Storytelling strength
• Creativity
• Technical quality
• Authenticity

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