source: UNESCO Regional Office in Almaty; format: Contest; deadline: Aug 09, 2026; support amount: participation is free of charge; finalist photographs will be exhibited in Almaty, Kazakhstan, in autumn 2026; requirements: Professional and amateur photographers aged 18 and older from any country who submit original photographs taken in Central Asia under the official UNESCO contest rules
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UNESCO Photo Contest on Nomadic Culture of Central Asia
Official UNESCO Regional Office in Almaty photo contest on nomadic culture, pastoral traditions and biodiversity in Central Asia. Participation is free of charge. Professional and amateur photographers aged 18 and older from any country may submit photographs taken in Central Asia during the submission period from 20 June to 9 August 2026.
Professional and amateur photographers aged 18 and older from any country who submit original photographs taken in Central Asia under the official UNESCO contest rules
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Overview
Official UNESCO Regional Office in Almaty photo contest on nomadic culture, pastoral traditions and biodiversity in Central Asia. Participation is free of charge. Professional and amateur photographers aged 18 and older from any country may submit photographs taken in Central Asia during the submission period from 20 June to 9 August 2026.
Eligibility
Professional and amateur photographers aged 18 and older from any country who submit original photographs taken in Central Asia under the official UNESCO contest rules
Before applying
Key conditions
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Use the dedicated application form and compare its requirements with the source.
The card helps with selection; the organizer's rules govern the decision.
Before applying
What to prepare
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Check eligibility
Confirm geography, applicant type, sector limits, and submission language.
Lock the deadline
Leave time for registration, signatures, support letters, and document upload.
Check the impact logic
Define beneficiaries, social effect, partners, and reporting plan.
Verify the official source
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Application
How to apply
The order may differ. Follow the organizer's instructions.
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Open the application page
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Check criteria
Confirm country, applicant type, sector, project stage, and participant restrictions.
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Assemble the pack
Prepare project description, budget, supporting documents, and support letters when required.
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Submit and save confirmation
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