European Environment Agency (EEA) Urban Treasure Photo Competition 2024 ($1,000 prize)

Calling all treasure hunters! Get your cameras ready to head into the city to capture positive and inspiring green moments that give us joy and hope for a more sustainable tomorrow.
This year’s European Environment Agency (EEA) photo competition ‘Urban Treasures’, launched today, aims to celebrate through pictures the strides we are making to green and improve our urban neighbourhoods.
EEA are inviting you to showcase your photographic talents in our annual photo competition which marks its 15th edition! The urban theme encourages a reflection on how we can build more eco-friendly and liveable neighbourhoods. Help us uncover green urban treasures from across Europe.
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Categories for EEA Urban Treasure Photo Competition 2024
Participants can enter photos in the following categories:
- Wildlife in the city
- Charming neighbourhoods
- Green at heart
Eligibility Criteria for EEA Urban Treasure Photo Competition 2024
- Participants have to be at least 18 years old
- Citizens of one of the 32 EEA member countries or six cooperating countries, including the 27 EU Member States, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland, Turkey, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia.
- You must have full copyright to the submitted material.
Prizes
- 3 X 1000 EUR Best photo in each category.
- 500 EUR Public choice award
- 500 EUR Youth prize for 18 to 24 years old
How to Apply
To apply.
- Click on the apply button below
- Select your best shots (maximum 5) and submit them via our online form under one or more categories before 1 October 2024.
- Carefully read Competition rules and Terms and Conditions before applying, especially the new rules on photo manipulation.