The UNU Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS) has announced the winning entries of the RCE Youth Biodiversity Art Challenge, held in partnership with UNESCO. Participants were invited to submit works of art with a focus on SDG 14 (life below water) or SDG 15 (life on land) to spotlight species, habitats, and ecosystems in need of protection.
The worldwide challenge was open to anyone aged 35 or younger, with submissions received across two categories (Animals & Plants and Habitats & Ecosystems). There were 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.
RCE Youth Biodiversity Art Challenge Awardees
Animals & Plants Category
Outstanding Artwork
- Elmi Imellya Yakil (RCE Penang)
Acknowledged Artwork
- Karina Sayo Uotani
Honourable Mention
- Aiden Chew
- Ian Chew
- Chihiro Arakawa
- Siti Nursaharah Binti Sabarudin (RCE Penang)
Habitats & Ecosystems Category
Outstanding Artwork
- Maxine Bryant Fratta
Acknowledged Artwork
- Bukunmi Oyewole
- Emily Dolan
Honourable Mention
- Gungun Chauhan (RCE Lucknow)
- Asif Ahmad Siddiqui (RCE Lucknow)
- Chidchanoke Kasetpibal
The winning artwork can be viewed on the Global RCE Network website.
