Theme:
Pastoralism, Mobility at the Heart of the Balance
-Explore pastoralism and its human–animal–environment relationships, including (but not limited to)
-Mobility as adaptation to ecological constraints and climate hazards
-Beauty/serenity of rural landscapes vs. the frenetic modern world
-Ancestral know-how, traditions, respectful bonds with nature
-Contemporary challenges: climate change, land pressure, coexistence with wildlife, policies, economics, youth interest
-Environmental aspects: grazing’s role in landscapes, fire prevention, biodiversity (and risks of poor management)
-Social/cultural facets: regional identity, conflicts of use, rural tourism
-The farmer/herder: solitude, constraints, custodianship of knowledge, bond with animals
-Animal welfare in extensive systems
-Press-drawing angle: satire of ideals vs. realities, policy contradictions, regulatory absurdities, key issues for the future of pastoralism, and memorable characters of the pastoral world
Conditions:
-Email subject line: DA26 DRAWING COMPETITION (or DA 26 DRAWING COMPETITION)
-Send a maximum of two drawings (black & white or colour) in JPEG format, A4 size, 300 dpi minimum
-Also include (in the email body):
Title, Surname, First name
Email address
Telephone (or WhatsApp)
Postal address
Country of residence
Social links (Facebook/LinkedIn/Instagram) & Website
Alias/pseudonym (if any)
Short biography (5–10 lines)
Drawing title(s)
-If the drawing contains text: provide French and English translations of the tex
Prizes:
1st Prize: €1,500 + invitation to Djerba (Tunisia) for Désertif’actions 2026 (25–28 March 2026) to receive the prize and a dedicated creation
2nd Prize: €750
All participants: Certificate of participation
Deadline:
15 November 2025
Address for sending artworks:
concours.desertif.actions@gmail.com
