A Partnership with United Nations Development Program and CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna) celebrating World Wildlife Day. In a world confronting unprecedented environmental threats, it is essential to empower locally-driven engagement that inspires action, with measurable impact.
On World Wildlife Day 2020, we will celebrate wildlife as a component of biodiversity in its many beautiful and varied forms, raise awareness of the multitude of benefits of wildlife to people, the threats it's facing, and the urgent need for everyone to take actions to help conserve wildlife before it's too late. Winners will be celebrated at a high-level event celebrating the launch of World Wildlife Day at UN Headquarters in NYC, on Tuesday March 3, 2020. Winning and Finalist Films will be showcased throughout the world through special premiere and World Wildlife Day screening events as well as at the Jackson Wild Summit and through Jackson Wild On Tour.
On World Wildlife Day 2020, we will celebrate wildlife as a component of biodiversity in its many beautiful and varied forms, raise awareness of the multitude of benefits of wildlife to people, the threats it's facing, and the urgent need for everyone to take actions to help conserve wildlife before it's too late. Winners will be celebrated at a high-level event celebrating the launch of World Wildlife Day at UN Headquarters in NYC, on Tuesday March 3, 2020. Winning and Finalist Films will be showcased throughout the world through special premiere and World Wildlife Day screening events as well as at the Jackson Wild Summit and through Jackson Wild On Tour.
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Important Dates
January 6, 2020: Film entry closed
February: Finalists announced
March 3, 2020: Winners announced at high-level UN event, followed by World Wildlife Day Screenings in NYC
Throughout 2020: Finalists and winners go on tour to embassies, NGOs and organizations around the world
February: Finalists announced
March 3, 2020: Winners announced at high-level UN event, followed by World Wildlife Day Screenings in NYC
Throughout 2020: Finalists and winners go on tour to embassies, NGOs and organizations around the world
Categories
Science, Innovation and Exploration: Awarded to the film that most effectively conveys the values of wildlife as a component of biodiversity, and tells stories about scientific explorations, research and the discovery of species of wild animals and plants in the various ecosystems.
Issues and Solutions: Awarded to the film that most effectively explores current challenges and communicates solutions to the environmental, illegal trade, social-economic and sustainability issues facing our planet’s species and ecosystems.
People and Wild Species: Awarded to the film that best demonstrates the relationship between wildlife and people, especially those who live alongside wild animals and plants.
Stories of Hope: Awarded to the film that most effectively celebrates the work of individuals or groups committed to the conservation of wildlife and their habitats.
Global Voices: Awarded to a film created by people local to the area or subject of focus addressed by the film.
Web of Life: Awarded to the film that conveys the interdependence between species and ecosystems.
Short: Awarded to the best species or ecosystem film less than 15 minutes in length.
Micro: Awarded to the best species or ecosystem film less than 5 minutes in length.
Issues and Solutions: Awarded to the film that most effectively explores current challenges and communicates solutions to the environmental, illegal trade, social-economic and sustainability issues facing our planet’s species and ecosystems.
People and Wild Species: Awarded to the film that best demonstrates the relationship between wildlife and people, especially those who live alongside wild animals and plants.
Stories of Hope: Awarded to the film that most effectively celebrates the work of individuals or groups committed to the conservation of wildlife and their habitats.
Global Voices: Awarded to a film created by people local to the area or subject of focus addressed by the film.
Web of Life: Awarded to the film that conveys the interdependence between species and ecosystems.
Short: Awarded to the best species or ecosystem film less than 15 minutes in length.
Micro: Awarded to the best species or ecosystem film less than 5 minutes in length.