To date, there are 1.75 million species of organisms identified on our planet. While extinction is natural, human activities such as pollution, habitat destruction, and overharvesting of resources have contributed to the increase in extinction rates that impact biodiversity. Numerous scientists have documented and called attention to this global loss of biodiversity. The United Nations has proclaimed 22 May every year as the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB), raising awareness in biodiversity issues. Parallel to this effort, Gamuda Parks leads the sustainable initiatives across all Gamuda Land developments anchoring to our three core pillars; Research & Development, Sustainable Business, and Social Management Plan.
This year, Gamuda Parks is celebrating IDB with the theme Wonder of Wetlands (WOW) - bringing awareness to wetlands that have been disappearing since the 1700s. Calling for all creative shutterbugs around Malaysia, let’s be in this together to document and show the world the beauty of our Wetlands.
Showcase the beauty of nature via your creativity – explore, shoot, and send us your best photo.
Astounding prizes await!
CONTEST THEME
Photographs taken must be within Gamuda Land townships only
and should be based on the themes below
FLORA
focuses on photos of flowers, trees and plants
FAUNA
focuses on photos of birds, herpetofauna and mammal species
PEOPLE IN NATURE
focuses on photos of
humans in nature
BIODIVERSITY PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST 2023
Contest Period : 20 April - 10 May 2023
Location : Within Gamuda Land townships
to find out more about our townships
WINNING PRIZES
Winner of each category stand a chance to win
CASH PRIZES & SPLASHMANIA TICKETS!
OPEN CATEGORY
(Age 21 years old and above)
RM 5,000
GRAND PRIZE:
EXCELLENCE PHOTO
with FOUR tickets
RM 2,000
BEST FLORA
with TWO tickets
RM 2,000
BEST PEOPLE IN NATURE
with TWO tickets
RM 2,000
BEST FAUNA
with TWO tickets
YOUNG CATEGORY
University or School Students
(Age between 15 years old to 20 years old)
RM 1,000
BEST FLORA
with TWO tickets
RM 1,000
BEST PEOPLE IN NATURE
with TWO tickets
RM 1,000
BEST FAUNA
with TWO tickets
SPECIAL AWARD
RM 1,000
PEOPLE'S CHOICE
with TWO tickets
CONSOLATIONS
RM 500 x3
with TWO ticket for each winner
SPONSORED BY:
HOW TO WIN ?
STEP 1
Take a photograph in any Gamuda Land townships in relation to any one of the themes.
Feel free to capture the beauty of nature - be as creative as possible!
STEP 2
Click the button below to submit your best photo along with a creative description by filling out the entry form.
The deadline is 10 May 2023.
STEP 3
Shortlisted submissions will be posted on Gamuda Parks’ Instagram account (@gamudaparks) to undergo public voting. Winners will be invited to the prize-giving ceremony at Gamuda Cove
on 20 May 2023.
SHOOT YOUR BEST PHOTO OF NATURE AT ANY OF OUR TOWNSHIPS
Through our development principle ‘Listening to what the land has to tell us’, we work hand-in-hand with nature to create a balanced ecosystem that promotes biodiversity in our townships through preservation, conservation and rehabilitation.
Mandated to deliver, implement, manage, maintain and safeguard the long-term well-being of the environment, Gamuda Parks is governed by three main thrusts: green (flora maintenance), blue (waterscapes such as lake and pond designs), and brown (material management). We also promote sustainability by applying innovative mechanisms for the well-being of flora, fauna and our community as well.
Join us in this initiative by capturing and sharing what ‘the beauty of nature’ means to you through your lens whilst discovering and showing your appreciation towards nature.
Photo samples
THE CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED!
Thank you for participating! Keep an eye out in your email inbox to see if you are one of the selected winners.
