2022•12•14 Tokyo
UNU-IAS is pleased to announce the winning entries of the RCE Youth Biodiversity Art Challenge, held in partnership with UNESCO. Aiming to spotlight species, habitats, and ecosystems in need of protection, participants were invited to submit works of art with a focus on SDG 14 (life below water) or SDG 15 (life on land).
The worldwide challenge was open to anyone aged 35 or younger, with submissions received across two categories (Animals & Plants and Habitats & Ecosystems). There were 39 entries from 15 countries in a range of mediums, including drawings, paintings, craft work, digital art, and photographs. The entries were evaluated by UNU-IAS and UNESCO based on creativity, originality, and relevance.
Animals & Plants Category
Outstanding Artwork
Acknowledged Artwork
Honourable Mention
Habitats & Ecosystems Category
Outstanding Artwork
Acknowledged Artwork
Honourable Mention
The awarded works can be viewed on the Global RCE Network website.