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Environmental Photography Award 2026 (Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation)

The Environmental Photography Award, run by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation in partnership with SEK International University, was established in 2021 as part of the Foundation's Green Shift Initiative. The 2026 shortlist of 36 photographs was announced; category winners receive EUR 1,000 and the Grand Prize receives EUR 5,000. Five categories cover ocean, forests, polar regions, changemakers, and humanity-vs-nature themes.

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Entry fee
Free entry
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Authenticity policy

AI policy

All imagery must be the exclusive work of the submitting photographer and may not include any element that is the copyright of another or shot or created by another.

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Editing rules

The contest's 'exclusive work' clause structurally excludes generative AI (which incorporates training-data derivatives that are not the entrant's own work). AI is not separately named in the public rules, so the policy field is set to implicit-banned. Five categories: Ocean, Forests, Polar Regions, Changemakers, and Humanity vs Nature.

Verified on June 12, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Does Environmental Photography Award 2026 (Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation) allow AI-generated images?
No. Environmental Photography Award 2026 (Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation) does not permit AI-generated images in its competition entries.
How much does it cost to enter Environmental Photography Award 2026 (Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation)?
Environmental Photography Award 2026 (Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation) is free to enter.

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