Organise and participate!

56 countries are ready to go for this year’s competition!

With almost 11,000 images already submitted from 16 countries, the momentum is building — and there’s still time for you to get involved!

Want to host a local competition in your country?
Check out who’s already on board and see how you can join: https://w.wiki/Cwd9

Want to participate and upload?
Check your country in the list and follow the rules: https://w.wiki/CwdB

Let’s make this year the biggest yet!

Wiki Loves Earth 2025 — the first highlights!

The international photo contest Wiki Loves Earth is off to a great start! So far, 37 countries have joined the competition, with 9 countries already underway, and 5 more set to launch this week.

We’ve already received almost 6,000 stunning photos from 175 participants capturing the natural beauty of protected areas around the world!

This is just the beginning — there’s still time to join!

Contribute to documenting nature and raising awareness by uploading your photos or helping organize in your country.

Contact wle-team@wikimedia.org.ua for any further questions.

THE FIRST DAY OF WIKI LOVES EARTH 2025!

Today marks the start of Wiki Loves Earth 2025, the international photo competition devoted to the natural heritage of our planet!

9 countries celebrate the beginning of the competition today: Azerbaijan, Benin, Czech Republic, Germany, Ghana, Malta, Nepal, Sweden, United Arab Emirates.

And we even have the first 145 uploads!

3 more countries will start the contest also very soon in May: Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Serbia.

Whether you’re a seasoned photographer or just love nature, this is your chance to make an impact by sharing images of protected landscapes and biodiversity from your country.

Check the actual contest dates of your country on the list: https://w.wiki/Cwd9

How to participate:

  • Capture stunning photos of natural heritage sites.
  • Check the criteria and upload them to Wikimedia Commons under a free license.
  • Contribute to open knowledge and help raise awareness of nature conservation.

Start uploading now, because every photo helps build a free and accessible archive of our planet’s beauty!

Files used in the video: Marko Dekic, Matviyiv Liubomyr, CC BY-SA 4.0