Call for Papers - International Research Call 2025 – 26

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About the Organization

As the world faces a critical climate crisis, the need for collective action has never been more urgent. Together, we must act, react, and reflect to forge a sustainable path forward. “Collectively” means uniting our efforts—whether in researching, teaching, designing, discussing, or developing ideas that shape both the present and future.

Our vision and mission are centered on educating, empowering, and building collectively, guided by the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

About the Call for Papers

We invite individuals, communities, and professionals from diverse international and interdisciplinary backgrounds to participate in a unique opportunity to shape the future of sustainability. This research call encourages participants to submit photographs that illustrate what is sustainable and what is not across a wide range of fields, including products, architecture, landscapes, urban planning, infrastructure, rivers, lakes, construction, technology, and more. The objective is to raise awareness and deepen understanding of sustainable and unsustainable practices, helping guide us toward informed decisions for a better and more sustainable future. Whether found in your own community, neighborhood, or city, this is your chance to share examples of both the positive and negative, so we can learn and improve together.

What We’re Looking For:

C1 – Sustainable

The photo should explain: What makes a project or space sustainable? Is it the materials, the surrounding natural environment, the climate, behavior, usage, design, conservation practices, or something else? Show us what sustainability looks like to you and how it contributes to the well-being of the planet and society.

C2 – UnSustainable

The photo should explain: Why is a project or space not sustainable? What factors contribute to its lack of sustainability? Does it rely on harmful materials, damage ecosystems, or negatively impact the climate? Or is it due to inefficient use, poor construction, irresponsible behavior, or pollution? Help us understand the consequences of unsustainable practices.

Eligibility

Open to all from schools students to professionals.

How to Apply

Registration for students below 18 years (Until 30 July) (need to provide certificate or letter from school that student is below 18 years)

• Early Registration: Until 30 July
• Regular Registration: Until 30 September
• Late Registration: Until 30 November
• Submission Deadline: 20 December 2025
• Winner Announcement: 26 January 2026
• Exhibition and Book Materials: February 2026

Register for the call and send your registration receipt to receive your registration ID. Email to: research.socb@gmail.com

Submit your sustainable or unsustainable photograph with 400-word explanation, and project details to: research.socb@gmail.com

Categories:

C1. Sustainable

C2. UnSustainable

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