There’s only 3 days left for the “Picture This: Caring for the Earth” photo contest! The contest closes at midnight EST (GMT -5) on 30 September – this Wednesday. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to participate in the fight against climate change!

Caring for the Earth is a photo contest seeking out positive images documenting ordinary people on the African continent and their work to mitigate or prevent the consequences of climate change and environmental degradation. While the poorest in developing countries are often the first to feel these effects, they are also the true experts and potentially the most powerful advocates for protecting their own environmental future. For more information visit http://picturethis.undp.org/.

Beyond the attention you will bring to efforts to fight climate change in your community, the winner will receive the following.

• Exposure in the New York Times online;


• Exposure in Africa Media 24 http://www.a24media.com/ , which will also publish winning and honourable mention photos online;


• Exposure on UNDP.org;


• a trip to New York with presentation of prizes and certificate by UNDP Administrator Helen Clark, former Prime Minister of new Zealand and third highest-ranking UN Official;


• A working fellowship in an AFP bureau in Africa.


To sign up or find out more go to http://picturethis.undp.org/