Environmental

The SEGD Global Design Awards, presented by DCL (Design Communications Ltd.), celebrate excellence in experiential design, recognizing projects that connect people to place through innovative storytelling, design, and interaction. Since 1987, the awards have honored exceptional work in diverse disciplines such as branded environments, wayfinding, exhibitions, public installations, and digital experiences. Information & Application Details: […]

The World Habitat Awards recognize exceptional housing projects that contribute to improving the lives of people in need of affordable and adequate housing. Every year, innovative housing solutions from around the world are evaluated, with the top projects receiving Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards. The competition is organized by World Habitat in partnership with UN-Habitat. […]

The COAL Prize 2025 is dedicated to freshwater, emphasizing the vital role of water in life and its urgent need for protection and restoration. The prize seeks artistic projects that highlight the symbolic, sacred, and ecological significance of freshwater, fostering awareness and action towards its conservation. Launched in 2010, the COAL Prize identifies, promotes, and […]

Millay Arts offers fully and partially subsidized artist residencies at Steepletop, the historic estate of poet Edna St. Vincent Millay, in Hudson Valley, New York. The program provides multidisciplinary artists with time, space, and community to develop their creative work. Residencies are available from April to November, with additional week-long group residencies in December.   […]

The Nature TTL Photographer of the Year is an annual international photography competition celebrating nature and wildlife imagery. Hosted by Nature TTL, the competition is divided into Adult and Youth categories, offering photographers the opportunity to showcase their work across diverse themes. Winners receive cash prizes, global recognition, and the chance to have their work […]

The residency seeks an artist to explore the concept of abundance within two Blackpool neighborhoods (Hawes Side and Mereside). The focus is on community engagement, storytelling, and nature, working alongside a team including an Exchange Artist in Residence, a Creative Gardener, and a Creative Chef.   Information & Application Details: Residency Duration: 10 months (March […]

Fanak Fund is offering travel grants under the NU­RUS program, aimed at promoting environmental awareness through artistic and cultural mobility. The program supports artists and cultural operators traveling for projects that engage with environmental issues.   Information & Application Details: Deadline: February 20, 2025 (midnight, Paris time).   Eligibility: Open to individuals (not organizations or […]

The Holcim Foundation Awards is the world’s most prestigious competition for sustainable design, offering a total prize pool of USD 1 million. The competition is free to enter and seeks client-supported projects at the late design phase or under construction (but not completed before February 11, 2025).   Information & Application Details: Competition Opens: October […]

The “Transition To 8: European societies in flux” (TT8) project is a pioneering initiative that merges social sciences, technology, and contemporary art to raise awareness about the impact of air pollution on European communities. The project engages local communities in participatory activities like bodystorming and sociodrama to record biometric and emotional responses to environmental issues. […]