Meet the winners of the Environmental Photographer of the Year 2023

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2023 HIGHLIGHTS

Islote, Léo Sestier, 2022 (EPOTY23)

ENVIRONMENTAL

PHOTOGRAPHER

OF THE YEAR 2023

Now in its 16th year, The Environmental Photographer of the Year competition showcases the most inspirational environmental photography from around the world. The award celebrates humanity’s ability to survive and innovate and showcases thought-provoking images that call attention to our impact and inspire us to live sustainably. 

The competition is free to enter to photographers around the world of all ages and experience levels.

EPOTY 2023 announces winners

The winners of the 2022 Environmental Photographer of the Year are today announced. The competition, launched by CIWEM and WaterBear and presented by Nikon in association with MPB and supported by Arup, attracted thousands of online submissions from over 159 countries.

ABOUT EPOTY 2023

The Environmental Photographer of the Year competition supports the urgent calls to action of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, recognising the intricate interconnected nature of development, poverty reduction, equality, security and climate action and the unprecedented effort from all sectors of society required to address the defining issues of our time.