Central Asian WikiCon 2025/Submissions/Wiki Loves Earth: from Central Asia to the world
| ID : 34 | Wiki Loves Earth: from Central Asia to the world | ||
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| Author(s): Olesia Lukaniuk | Username(s): OlesiaLukaniuk (WMUA) | Type of submission: Lightning talk | |
| Affiliation: Wikimedia Ukraine | Theme(s): Community Engagement, Diversity | ||
| Abstract:
Wiki Loves Earth is the world's largest photo competition dedicated to natural heritage. Each year, it continues to expand, engaging more countries, raising environmental awareness, and enriching the collection of freely licensed images of natural sites. In 2024, it attracted almost 4, 000 uploaders and around 80, 000 images from 56 countries (the record number). This session will introduce the contest, highlight last year’s results, and provide insights into the current edition. In Central Asia, Wiki Loves Earth has been successfully held in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan, capturing stunning images of the region’s protected sites and attracting new contributors. Several of these submissions have earned international recognition, demonstrating the contest’s growing impact and potential for further expansion. The session will also explore the contest’s capacity for growth and introduce new special categories the region can benefit from. |
Slides: TBA | ||
| Level of advancement: Basic | |||
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| How will this session be beneficial for the communities in the region of Central Asia?
This proposal highlights Wiki Loves Earth’s role in documenting and promoting Central Asia’s natural heritage while fostering global recognition, conservation efforts, and community engagement. For the conference, it adds diversity, encourages collaboration, and inspires sustainable growth in open knowledge and photography. | |||
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