Wiki Loves Earth is an annual international photography competition celebrating natural heritage worldwide. Participants capture stunning images of local nature in their countries and upload them to Wikimedia Commons. Each participating country hosts its own competition, organized by local teams.
When? As always, WLE will take place from May 1st to July 31st, 2026.
Local organizers have the flexibility to choose their contest dates within this international timeframe.
How can you participate this year?
As an organizer: If you’re already a local organizer or interested in hosting a contest in your country, check out our detailed guidelines for local teams: https://w.wiki/Ht$a.
As a participant: Eager to showcase your images or videos? Review the contest rules, prepare your submissions, and get ready to submit them! More details: https://w.wiki/Ht$r.
As a volunteer: If you are interested in volunteering for the contest this year as a regional ambassador, translator, or communication specialist, please text us at wle-team@wikimedia.org.ua with your ideas.
Want to learn more? Visit our main page — https://commons.wikimedia.org/…/Commons:Wiki_Loves…
Have questions? Contact the international team at wle-team@wikimedia.org.ua.
Start planning now and bring your unique perspective to protecting and celebrating our planet’s heritage!
