By Zhu Jingning, Jin Yingying
Unleash your creativity! The open call for the logo design of the 5th World Congress of Biosphere Reserves is here.
The Congress, hosted by UNESCO and co-organized by the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Zhejiang Provincial Government, is set to take place in Hangzhou from Sep 22 to 27, 2025. UNESCO’s “Man and the Biosphere Programme” (MAB) aims to promote the harmonious coexistence of humanity and nature through a scientific approach.
To maximize the Congress’s impact and reach, a global logo design competition is launched, reflecting the Congress’s theme of sustainable development and “Harmony between Man and Nature”. The selected logo should reflect the Congress’s principles of “openness and inclusivity, mutual learning, pragmatism and efficiency, and green, low-carbon development”.
Designs should incorporate elements of Chinese culture and the unique charm of Hangzhou, with winning entries having the opportunity to become the Congress’s official visual identity and gain global recognition.
Please send your entry to biosphere2025@163.com, naming the file as “Designer’s Name (Organization) + Logo Design Submission” and using the email subject “5th World Biosphere Reserves Congress Logo Submission”. Entries will be accepted from the date of this announcement until 11:59 PM on Dec 10, 2024 (according to the email timestamp). The winner will receive a prize of 20,000 RMB (pre-tax), and four finalists will each receive 5,000 RMB (pre-tax).
Scan the QR code for specific requirements and submission details for the logo design.