FAO estimates that up to 40% of food crops are lost to plant pests and diseases annually. This leaves millions of people without enough food to eat and seriously damages agriculture.
Healthy plants are a critical resource because of the many ways they support life on Earth. They are the source of the air we breathe, most of the food we eat and natural protectors of the environment.
We are calling on people from all over the world to submit photos that illustrate their idea of healthy or unhealthy plants.
You can submit photos to the following categories:
Two prizes will be awarded for each category: 1) Healthy Plants, and 2) Unhealthy Plants
First Prize: the winner of each category will be invited to an important plant health event such as the International Plant Health Conference in Helsinki or an event at FAO headquarters (e.g. World Food Day) in 2020. All travel expenses will be covered. He or she will also receive a certificate.
Second Prize: an IPPC related photo mission in liaison with the IPPC contact and/or FAO office in closest proximity to the town or country where the winner resides. He or she will also receive a certificate.
Honorable mention and people’s choice: 10 honorable mentions (five per category) and a people’s choice award (voted by social media users) will receive a certificate. Winning photographs and photographers will be featured on FAO, IPPC, IYPH and National Geographic Italia websites and social media channels.
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