First brought to you by Mangrove Action Project (MAP) in 2015, Mangrove Photography Awards serves as a storytelling platform for people immersed in the world of mangroves and their conservation.
Now in its 11th year, the Mangrove Photography Awards has gained international recognition, with features in renowned publications such as BBC News, the Guardian, and NHK. The Awards is endorsed as an official UN Ocean Decade programme.
Found in 118 countries around the tropics, mangroves are some of the most carbon-rich ecosystems – and one of the world’s biggest allies against climate change. Yet despite helping to reduce global rising temperatures, prevent food shortages for millions around the world and protect the planet’s biodiversity, they’re still considered by many as undervalued wastelands.
Founded and chaired by MAP’s Creative Director and filmmaker Leo Thom, Mangrove Photography Awards was created to tell a different story. The competition gives photographers of all ages and abilities a unique platform to shine a light on powerful moments and untold stories from these unique ecosystems.
Showcasing the extraordinary wildlife, highlighting intimate human relationships, exposing threats that endanger our forests, and revealing conservation successes – these are more than just images; they offer an insight into ways we can protect and repair mangrove habitats.
Mangrove Photography Awards highlights six categories that intrinsically connect mangrove forests, wildlife, and people. Winners are awarded in each category, with additional Mangrove Photographer of the Year and Young Mangrove Photographer of the Year prizes.
With winners announced on 26th July, World Mangrove Day, the competition showcases the power of storytelling in engaging people with causes that support both people and the planet.
Enter now for your chance to make a real difference.
