We cannot turn back time. But we can grow trees, green our cities, rewild our gardens, change our diets and clean up rivers and coasts. This is our moment. We are the generation that can make peace with nature.

On this year’s World Environment Day, the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the European Union and the United Nations Development Programme have teamed up to launch a drawing contest on the topic "#GenerationRestoration".

The contest is open to all children aged 7-12 who are currently residing in Azerbaijan and are keen to make their own artistic contribution to help raise awareness about the importance of environmental protection.

How to apply:

Fill in this application form by 26 May 2021: https://forms.gle/vUZfNzpEE6s3BBxK8

All drawings and paintings (one entry per participant) must be photographed and uploaded to the form. [Please note that digital drawings will NOT be considered by the Jury Members].

All artworks will be reviewed by a Selection Committee set up for this purpose.

Winners will get selected on the basis of originality, technical skill, and the emergence of a personal vision for environmental protection.

The top 3 artworks will be awarded with bookstore gift cards in the amount of 100, 70 and 50 AZN, drawing kits and certificates. Special mentions and symbolic prizes will be awarded to 10 additional young artists.

The competition results will be announced on World Environment Day, 5 June 2021 at the Absheron National Park.

#GenerationRestoration #WorldEnvironmentDay

*This drawing and painting competition is organized as part of the EU4Climate project which is funded by the European Union and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme and the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources in Azerbaijan.