Deadline: September 27, 2019
Work as a photographer with Climate Tracker and document environmental projects!
An image can convey a powerful message without the use of a single word, and a series of images can tell an entire story. This past month alone, shocking photographs of the burning Amazon and São Paulo darkened with ash unlocked a story of deforestation, large-scale agricultural and mining operations, and attacks on Indigenous communities. In harnessing the power of visual documentation and storytelling, how can we apply the use of photography to stories of environmental protection and potential solutions in order to understand how we can best move forward?
Photographers aged 18-30 are encouraged to apply. However, you may still submit an application even if you are above the age limit if you believe that you would be a strong fit for this assignment.
The exact dates of the assignment are dependent on the specific project, but fieldwork will take place for periods of 1-2 weeks throughout the October 2019 to May 2020 period. Photographers will be given notice ahead of time prior to the start date of the assignment. As a result, it is important that you communicate your availability to the best of your ability in your application in order for us to best match you to the right projects.
Projects will take place for a 1-2 week period over the course of October 2019 to April 2020, and we are looking for photographers from the following countries to document the local environmental projects
For this assignment, 20 photographers will be asked to visually illustrate the environmental projects supported by the GCCA+ in 10 different countries. Themes will span from energy (solar and other renewable energy), nature-based solutions, climate displacement, coastal resilience, climate finance, gender, waste management, mangroves restoration, and more.
Africa:
Ghana, Togo, Djibouti, Chad, Mozambique, Sudan, Namibia, Rwanda, Uganda, Nigeria
The Caribbeans:
Cuba, Dominican Republic, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago
Oceania:
Papaua New Guinea, Marshall Islands
Asia:
Laos, Cambodia, Bangladesh, Bhutan
What it entails:
- Capture at least 40 high quality images with relevant captions and meta-data of the assigned GCCA+ project
- Write an accompanying article (400 words) to contextualize the photos
Benefits/Support:
- Provide a stipend of €350
- Cover local travel costs (budget will be discussed with and approved by Climate Tracker prior to the assignment)
- Work with a regional coordinator to help organize your local travels
Eligibilities/How to apply:
- Write a brief introduction to yourself, your work, and your experience with environmental photography/NGOs
- Include a link to your portfolio or a sample of your work (optional: include links to your social media platforms and past published works)
- Indicate your estimated availability and location for the next year
- List the photography equipment and relevant software that you have.
