Here’s your chance to showcase your talent and make an impact!
Conservation Letters is dedicated to publishing groundbreaking research and innovations in conservation science that influence policy and management worldwide. With a focus on short, engaging articles and reviews, we aim to captivate a global audience by addressing the most pressing challenges in conservation. Our topics span the breadth of people, nature, and human-nature interactions.
Now, we’re inviting YOU to shape the visual identity of Conservation Letters as we transition to a single iconic cover image under Wiley’s new continuous publication schedule.
Enter the Conservation Letters Cover Contest
We’re searching for high-quality, visually compelling designs that embody the mission of Conservation Letters. This is not a traditional photo competition – we’re looking for artistic representations that reflect the essence of conservation science. While photos are welcome, we encourage hand-designed, stylized art that is more abstract and conceptual, rather than tied to any one specific ecosystem or context. We are open to graphic art in any form that might be suitable for a cover design. This could, for example, include photographs of original paintings or pencil sketches; hand-drawn images or abstract designs using digital media; photographs of sculptures, textiles, or collages; photographs of conservation-related content; or photomontages and photomosaics. The cover should evoke the broad themes of conservation science, including:
- Ecological and human diversity.
- Nature’s contributions to people and their value to society.
- The beauty of the natural world, in both human-dominated and untouched landscapes.
- The practice of science.
- Connections between biodiversity conservation and society.
Don’t worry if you’re unsure of what to submit – we’ll know it when we see it! Please look at recent issues of the journal to see how the cover is typically laid out as well as the range of topics that we cover.
Submission Guidelines
Deadline: January 31, 2025
What to Submit:
- High-quality images
- A brief caption (up to 200 words) explaining the image and its connection to conservation science
- Background on the image
How to Submit: Upload your entries to our Google Drive. Submission requirements and details on exactly what to submit are below.
Important Notes:
- AI-generated graphics are not allowed.
- Ensure you respect copyright and intellectual property laws.
- Submissions must not deceive the viewer or attempt to misrepresent the reality of the conditions described.
Selection and Prizes
Our selection committee, including senior associate editors and SCB representatives, will shortlist entries. These will be shared with members for a vote, alongside the committee’s final decision.
Prizes Include:
- Winner: A 3-year SCB membership and journal subscriptions.
- 2nd Place: A 2-year SCB membership.
- 3rd Place: A 1-year SCB membership.
- All winners will be featured on SCB’s website, social media, blog, and in the journal’s issue debuting the new cover image.
Why Enter?
This is your opportunity to:
- Share your perspective on conservation science with a global audience.
- Celebrate the diversity and beauty of conservation through your lens.
- Help inspire others with an image that reflects the purpose and impact of our field.
We can’t wait to see your creativity and vision come to life! Full competition details are linked here.
Questions? Send an email to membership@conbio.org.
Submission Requirements & How to Submit
1. Image
- Format: High-resolution JPEG or PNG
- Orientation: Here is a blank cover that you can add your image to, so you can see how it would look displayed.
- File Naming: Name your file as YourName_TitleOfImage.jpeg
2. Caption and Photo or Design Info
- Provide a brief caption of up to 200 words that explains what the image shows and how it relates to conservation science. Separately to the caption, please also include the details and context under which the photograph was captured or design was made and the date (if possible) and location (if applicable).
3. Photographer/Artist Information
Include your name, email address, a brief biography and description of where you took the photograph, or description of your design.
How to Submit:
- Upload to Google Drive
- Access our designated Google Drive folder.
- Create a new folder titled YourName_CLContestSubmission in the Submissions folder.
- Place your photo and a text document with the caption and photographer/artist information inside this folder.
- Open the Image Use Agreement, create a "copy" of it to get a sign-able version, sign it and then upload it to your folder.
2. Submission Deadline
- All entries must be uploaded by 31 January, 2025.
3. Terms and Conditions
- By submitting your photo or design, you grant Conservation Letters permission to use it for the cover and any associated promotions.
- Ensure your photo or design is original and has not been published elsewhere.