# Through Southern Lenses > Science in Focus Photography Award ## Posts - [UNESCO-TWAS and Conrado Wessel Foundation Launch International Photo-Essay Award: Through Southern Lenses: Science in Focus](https://southernlenses.org/unesco-twas-and-conrado-wessel-foundation-launch-international-photo-essay-award-through-southern-lenses-science-in-focus/): New global initiative uses photography to spotlight science in the global South ## Pages - [Image Consent Statement For A Minor (Under 18)](https://southernlenses.org/image-consent-statement-minor/): Download this document in Microsoft Word (.doc) format Image Consent Statement For A Minor (Under 18) I,                                                                         am the parent/guardian of                                                                         (“Minor”), and I consent to the taking of the Minor’s image by                                                         : The Minor’s image may be used, reproduced, and published for promotional, educational, and/or informational purposes related to the activities of the The World Academy of Sciences for the advancement of science […] - [Image Consent Statement For An Adult](https://southernlenses.org/adult/): Download this document in Microsoft Word (.doc) format Image Consent Statement For An Adult I, _____________________________________________________, consent to the use of my image for the legitimate purposes stated below: My image may be used, reproduced, and published for promotional, educational, and/or informational purposes related to the activities of The World Academy of Sciences for the advancement of science in developing countries (UNESCO-TWAS) and the the Conrado Wessel Foundation (FCW) (the Organizations) for an unlimited period of time, throughout the world, including in accordance with the UNESCO’s Open Access (OA) Policy and open licensing terms. My image may be used on […] - [Vote](https://southernlenses.org/vote/): Vote - [Welcome](https://southernlenses.org/welcome/): Welcome to the Jury Area This is the restricted area for members of the Through Southern Lenses: Sciences in Focus Award Jury.Here, jurors can browse all submitted Photo Essays, select their favorites, and assign individual scores as part of the official evaluation process. Until [YYYY], jurors may explore all submissions and mark their favorite Photo Essays, which will remain accessible on the “Favorites” page.Then, between [XXX] and [XXX], each juror must choose ten (10) finalists from among the favorites and assign a scoreto each of them, based on the following criteria: technical quality, aesthetic composition, originality, cultural relevance, and ability […] - [Password Reset](https://southernlenses.org/password-reset/): Password reset - [Account](https://southernlenses.org/account/) - [Logout](https://southernlenses.org/logout/) - [Login](https://southernlenses.org/login/): Jury area - [Favorites](https://southernlenses.org/favorites/): Favorites - [Submissions](https://southernlenses.org/submissions/): Submissions - [Media Center](https://southernlenses.org/media-center/) - [Terms of Use](https://southernlenses.org/terms-of-use/) - [Cookies Policy](https://southernlenses.org/cookies-policy/): Soon - [Privacy Policy](https://southernlenses.org/privacy-policy/): Available soon - [News](https://southernlenses.org/news/): News - [Rules](https://southernlenses.org/rules/): Submission guidelines and official rules   I. Introduction   Through Southern Lenses: Science in Focus is a Photo Essay Award organized and promoted by the Conrado Wessel Foundation (Fundação Conrado Wessel – FCW) and The World Academy of Sciences for the advancement of science in developing countries (TWAS). The Photo Essay Award, jointly organized by FCW and TWAS, is dedicated to Science, understood in its broadest sense, encompassing all fields of scientific knowledge — including both the Natural and Human Sciences. II. Eligibility and Submission Requirements   This international award focuses on the Photo Essay (photographic narrative) and is open […] - [Submit your entry](https://southernlenses.org/submit/): Submit your entry Before you submit your entry, please note: The Through Southern Lenses: Sciences in Focus Award is open to photographers who are nationals of a developing country in the global South (list available here), who may submit one Photo Essay composed of ten (10) original photographs produced within the last five years, on the theme “Glaciers and Deserts”, and reflecting on the resilience and adaptation of communities and ecosystems in the developing countries. Submissions must be made digitally through this website between November 20, 2025 and May 30, 2026, and AI-generated images will not be accepted. Participation is free […] - [Theme](https://southernlenses.org/theme/): Inaugural Theme: Glaciers and Deserts A striking contrast between extremes—water and aridity, ice and sand, resilience and transformation. For scientists in the South, the connections between glaciers and deserts are more than visual contrasts—they are linked by climate change, shifting ecosystems, and human resilience. This theme invites photographers to explore the delicate balance between these environments, their shared vulnerabilities, and their profound impact on life and to explores links between climate, ecology & human adaptation. Photography is a window to the world, capable of freezing not only the fleeting beauty of nature but also the profound transformations shaping our planet. […] - [Award](https://southernlenses.org/award/): Through Southern Lenses: Science in Focus The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) and Fundação Conrado Wessel (FCW) In an era where science shapes our future, scientific innovation and discovery stories in the Global South often go untold. Through Southern Lenses aims to bridge this gap by highlighting the remarkable scientific achievements and challenges of developing nations through the powerful medium of photography. Context In an era of increasing scientific complexity and global challenges, effective science communication has never been more crucial. While scientific advancements accelerate at an unprecedented pace, the gap between scientific knowledge and public understanding continues to widen, […] - [Home](https://southernlenses.org/): Photography Award Celebrate scientific excellence through visual storytelling, with a specific focus on the developing world In an era where science shapes our future, scientific innovation and discovery stories in the Global South often go untold, Through Southern Lenses aims to bridge this gap by highlighting the remarkable scientific achievements and challenges of developing nations through the powerful medium of photography. Award News Submit your entry Glaciers and Deserts A striking contrast between extremes—water and aridity, ice and sand, resilience and transformation. For scientists in the South, the connections between glaciers and deserts are more than visual contrasts—they are linked by […] [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)