Deadline: July 31, 2026
Applications are open for the Art on Climate International Illustration Competition 2026. The “Art on Climate” International Illustration Competition is a collaborative initiative organised by Fingertips Company Limited and sponsored by Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI). Their mission is to transform complex climate strategies into powerful visual stories.
By inviting illustrators and video creators to explore the theme of climate change, they provide a global stage for innovative ideas and real-world solutions. Through this creative lens, they aim to inspire people to move beyond awareness and take meaningful action in their own lives.
Competition Theme: Climate Change
Participants are invited to submit original works on the theme of “climate change”. Participants should draw inspiration from one or more of the following topics as a starting point of their artworks:
- Driving the Climate Transition for Resilient Communities: Climate change is no longer a distant risk but a call for an active global transition. To ensure long-term stability, we must move beyond merely identifying threats toward financing and implementing solutions that build resilient communities. This topic explores how we can navigate the “moment of truth” by turning climate challenges into opportunities for sustainable growth and community strength.
- Respecting Planetary Boundaries to Protect Biodiversity: To maintain a stable environment, we must operate within the Earth’s environmental limits. This topic focuses on protecting our natural capital and reversing biodiversity loss. By respecting these planetary boundaries, we can ensure that our transition to a low-carbon economy does not come at the expense of our vital ecosystems, fostering a future where nature and humanity thrive in balance.
- Fostering Inclusive Capitalism for a Just Transition: To deliver enduring value, sustainability must be inclusive, ensuring that decarbonisation efforts do not come at the expense of social stability. Inclusive capitalism seeks to balance financial returns with a “Just Transition” – ensuring that the move toward a green economy creates fair opportunities and social value for everyone. This topic invites creators to visualise a world where sustainable investing supports a society that is both environmentally sound and socially equitable.
Prizes
Illustration Category
- Champion: e-certificate and prize of €2,000
- 1st runner-up: e-certificate and prize of €1,500
- 2nd runner-up: e-certificate and prize of €1,000
- Merit: e-certificate and prize of €150
Animated Video Category
- Champion: e-certificate and prize of €2,000
- 1st runner-up: e-certificate and prize of €1,500
- 2nd runner-up: e-certificate and prize of €1,000
Eligibility
- Open to any person aged 18 or above on 17 May 2026.
- Be from any location around the world.
Artwork Specifications
- Must be original works relevant to the theme of the competition and submitted by participants on an individual basis.
- Each participant may submit up to three illustrations and three animated videos.
- The submitted illustration(s) or animated video(s) must not have been previously published or used for any other purpose, and must not have been previously awarded or currently participating in other competition selections.
- Submissions must not include any signatures, words, symbols, pictures, or voiceovers (for animated videos) that identify the participants.
- Each illustration or animated video must be accompanied by a short description (minimum 30 words, maximum 100 words).
Illustration Category
- The artwork(s) must be in a flat image and created in colour.
- The artwork(s) can be created using any medium, including painting, computer software, and mixed media. However, artworks generated by artificial intelligence are not accepted. The use of photographs and clip art is prohibited.
- Should be in A3 size (297mm x 420mm), in either horizontal or vertical format.
- Must be uploaded in JPG format, with a resolution of no less than 300 dpi, and the total size of each entry should be no more than 10MB.
Animated Video Category
- The animated video(s) must be between 10 and 15 seconds long.
- The aspect ratio should be either 9:16 (vertical, minimum resolution 1080X1920 pixels) or 1:1 (square, minimum resolution of 1080X1080 pixels).
- Must be uploaded in MP4 or MOV format, with the total file size for each submitted animated video no more than 30MB.
- Any production techniques or tools may be used, provided the work is original.
- Background music is preferred and must not have any copyright issues.
- Voiceovers are not allowed. Any text on the video, including but not limited to captions, subtitles, must be in English.
Application
For more information, visit Art on Climate International Illustration Competition.
