Unearthodox connects systems change and social innovation to address complex environmental issues and regenerate nature. We co-create with innovators, investors and organisations to find and support untapped resources and solutions for nature and people to thrive together. We believe in looking beyond immediate fixes or short-term solutions, but rather act collectively with others now for longer-term transformation – from the way systems work today to the way we hope they could work in the future.
What does regeneration mean to you?
The Voices of Regeneration call for creative entries dares you to dream of a more just, equitable and inclusive world where nature, including people, thrives together. Whatever your practice – writing, art, video, design, sound – we welcome digital submissions that imagine a journey towards a renewed, flourishing planet for all.
With our open call, we invite you to join us in creating a regenerative tapestry that embraces multiple, diverse worldviews that look beyond sustainability. Together your ideas and stories will create a picture of thriving and reimagined relationships among all living things.
Category 1: Writing*
We welcome submissions under 2000 words in English in response to one or more of the prompts below. Submissions could be original essays, narrative journalism, experimental non-fiction, speculative fiction, lyric essays and personal essays. Poetry submissions are also welcome and must be under 500 words. Please include a written summary (max 250 words) with English translation describing the work.
Category 2: Artwork*
We welcome a wide range of creative forms in response to one or more of the prompts below. Submissions could be visual art, photo essays, videos, auditory pieces or multimedia artwork that can be shared on our digital platform. Formats may include illustration, photography, video, sculpture, paintings, collages, and music or sound. Please include an artist’s statement with English translation (written, audio or video, max 250 words or 2 min) describing the work.
*We welcome multimedia work. When submitting, please select the category (Writing or Artwork) most suited to your submission.
(We value submissions with human ingenuity at their heart and therefore this call for entries is not open to generative AI as part or whole of any submission)
Unearthodox focuses on social innovation for transformative change, asking the difficult questions needed to solve complex environmental issues and regenerate nature. We seek out talented, unusual innovators who tackle systemic change in social systems for the sake of nature including people.
Learn more about us at unearthodox.org.
- Two entries from each category (Writing and Artwork) will be awarded 1500 CHF each.
- A further 10 entries will be shortlisted to receive 500 CHF each.
- Shortlisted and awarded entries will be featured on the Unearthodox website.
- Potential to be featured in future publications, such as Unearthodox reports, or to join a future social gathering.