Fostering Innovative Solutions to Address Climate Change
Climate change isn’t a distant threat—it’s unfolding before our eyes. Every delay deepens the crisis, but every action, no matter how small, pushes us toward solutions. Each of us has a vital role to play in mitigating its effects. By embracing sustainable habits, reducing our carbon footprints, and advocating for systemic change, our combined efforts forge the path forward. Leveraging modern technology, individual actions can spark global change. Together, we can turn the tide, ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.
Organised by Fingertips Company Limited and sponsored by Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI), the “Art on Climate” International Illustration Competition aims to raise awareness of effective strategies for combating climate change.
The Competition invites talented illustrators and video creators to create artworks centred on the theme of climate change. It serves as a platform for sharing innovative ideas and practical solutions to address this global challenge, inspiring the public to take proactive steps in their daily lives to combat climate change.
| Theme: | climate change |
| Eligibility: | any person aged 18 or above*, from any location |
| Submission period: | 19 May to 31 July 2025, both days inclusive |
| Result announcement: | by 30 September 2025 |
| Prize: | chance to win up to EUR 2,000* |
| Fee: | no submission fee |
* Please refer to the terms and conditions for details.
Launched in Spain in 2019, the “Art on Climate” competition has grown into a global movement over the past six years. What began as a regional initiative now attracts thousands of artists worldwide, with the 2024 competition receiving over 3,000 artworks from over 2,400 illustrators in more than 100 locations. This year, the Competition continues its mission across the Asia-Pacific region, uniting professional artists and emerging talents to harness creativity in raising climate awareness and driving action.
With more than 20 years of leadership in sustainable investing, AllianzGI has placed sustainability at the heart of our mission and investment decisions. As one of the first 50 asset managers to sign the UN Principles for Responsible Investing (UN PRI) in 2007, we have deeply integrated sustainability into every facet of our business, from investments and active stewardship to operations. Through this commitment, we aim to create positive impact in the financial industry while generating enduring value for our clients and the wider community. We cordially invite everyone to join us in the “Art on Climate” competition to collaboratively shape a sustainable future.
Participants are invited to submit original works on the theme of “climate change”. Participants should draw inspiration from one or more of the following topics as a starting point of their artworks:
- Empowering Communities for Climate Resilience
Climate change, one of the most critical challenges facing our planet, brings profound impacts across environmental, social, and governance (ESG) dimensions. To navigate its escalating risks, it is crucial to develop resilient communities capable of adapting to immediate threats. This approach also equips us to address the broader uncertainties, ensuring a sustainable future amidst a changing climate. - Establishing Planetary Boundaries for Sustainable Living
To safeguard the stability and health of our planet, we must identify the environmental limits within which humanity can safely operate, ensuring minimal impact on biodiversity. Respecting these boundaries enables us to act responsibly, mitigating irreversible harm to ecosystems and avoiding unintended consequences in our efforts to combat climate change. - Advancing Inclusive Capitalism for a Sustainable Future
Inclusive capitalism aims to build a just and sustainable society by balancing financial returns with social impact, encouraging businesses and investors to focus on long-term value creation, environmental sustainability, and social responsibility. As inclusion emerges as a critical focus following climate change, this approach demands innovative solutions to meet the expectations of younger generations. - Leveraging Technology for Innovative Sustainability Solutions
Advanced technology serves as a key driver in promoting sustainability and tackling the pressing challenges of climate change. By harnessing technological innovation, we can encourage proactive changes in daily practices, inspiring others to contribute to a more sustainable future. - Uniting for Collective Action to Tackle Climate Change
To effectively address climate change, a unified effort is essential to pursue shared sustainability goals. Embracing sustainable practices, adopting lifestyle changes, and sharing knowledge and resources can collectively drive transformative impact, mitigating climate change and fostering a sustainable future for all.
- Must be original works relevant to the theme of the competition and submitted by participants on an individual basis.
- Each participant may submit up to three illustrations and three animated videos.
- The submitted illustration(s) or animated video(s) must not have been previously published or used for any other purpose, and must not have been previously awarded or currently participating in other competition selections.
- Submissions must not include any signatures, words, symbols, pictures, or voiceovers (for animated videos) that identify the participants.
- Each illustration or animated video must be accompanied by a short description (minimum 30 words, maximum 100 words).
Illustration Category
- The artwork(s) must be in a flat image and created in colour.
- The artwork(s) can be created using any medium, including painting, computer software, and mixed media. However, artworks generated by artificial intelligence are not accepted. The use of photographs and clip art is prohibited.
- Should be in A3 size (297mm x 420mm), in either horizontal or vertical format.
- Must be uploaded in JPG format, with a resolution of no less than 300 dpi, and the total size of each entry should be no more than 10MB.
Animated Video Category
- The animated video(s) must be between 10 and 15 seconds long.
- The aspect ratio should be either 9:16 (vertical, minimum resolution 1080X1920 pixels) or 1:1 (square, minimum resolution of 1080X1080 pixels).
- Must be uploaded in MP4 or MOV format, with the total file size for each submitted animated video no more than 30MB.
- Any production techniques or tools may be used, provided the work is original.
- Background music is preferred and must not have any copyright issues.
- Voiceovers are not allowed. Any text on the video, including but not limited to captions, subtitles, must be in English.
Allianz Global Investors
Matt Christensen is the Global Head of Sustainable and Impact Investing with AllianzGI, which he joined in 2020. In this capacity, he is responsible for accelerating the growth of Impact Investing as part of the company’s growing private markets platform; he leads continued integration of ESG factors across AllianzGI’s existing range of public markets products, including stewardship activities; and supports the development of new SRI products. In addition, he has investment oversight for the company’s impact investments.
Fingertips Company Limited
Mr. Jeff Jioe is the founder of Fingertips Company Limited and the Organiser of the “Art on Climate” International Illustration Competition.
Asian Art Association Singapore
Jay Chau, a graduate of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore, has worked for well-known Internet companies such as NetEase and Tencent. Currently he serves as the chairman of the Asian Art Association Singapore. Combining his diverse background with his love for art, he is committed to promoting the idea that "life is art everywhere". He is convinced that art should not be confined to the gallery and the stage, but should permeate every aspect of our daily lives, become part of life, inspire the perception and pursuit of beauty, and promote social progress.
Hong Kong Society of Illustrator
Benny Lau is an award-winning designer with a wide range of accomplishments. He is an illustrator and picture book author with extensive experience.
Additionally, Benny is a frequent guest teacher at schools, advocating new learning approaches through visual arts and storytelling. His latest book "Sadhu The Retriever" has been selected for the Bologna Ragazzi Award Amazing Bookshelf 2025.
Taiwan Society of Illustrators
Mr. Liu Ray Lung is the Chairman of the Taiwan Society of Illustrators and the Asia Illustration Association. He is a well-known illustrator in Taiwan, dedicated to promoting the art of illustration. He has been the project convenor of the Asia Illustrations Annual Awards since 2015. The Awards are held every year all over Asia, having been hosted in Huashan Creative Park in Taipei, Taichung, Tainan, Taoyuan, Kobe, Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai. The Awards have grown into one of the largest illustration industry events in Asia today.
Z Jane Visual Art Studio
Jane Liu – an illustrator who builds a fantasy world.
Established by Jane in Shanghai, Z Jane Visual Art Studio focuses on illustration design including advertising illustrations, key visual illustrations and conceptual illustrations, as well as brand visual design with a focus on illustrations.
All winners will receive a customised award certificate by email.
The winning illustrations and animated videos will be put on display in a virtual exhibition.
# 23 winning illustrations will be selected based on the 100-point scale that judges used for rating. The three artworks that received the highest number of points will be ranked as Champion, 1st runner-up and 2nd runner-up accordingly, whereas the other 20 selected winning artworks will be ranked as Merit.
^ 3 winning animated videos will be selected based on the 100-point scale that judges used for rating. The three artworks that received the highest number of points will be ranked as Champion, 1st runner-up and 2nd runner-up accordingly.
If you have any queries, please contact the Organiser – Fingertips Company Limited: artonclimate@fingertips.hk
- Participants must provide true and accurate information on the entry form. Fingertips Company Limited (the “Organiser”) reserves the right to disqualify any entries in cases where, in our opinion, any information provided is inaccurate or has been omitted.
- To be eligible for participation, participants must be aged 18 or above as of 18 May 2025.
- Employees of Allianz Global Investors Asia Pacific Limited (the “Sponsor”) and/ or its affiliates, the Organiser and/ or its affiliates, and all those living in the same households as those employees are not eligible to participate in the competition.
- All entries must be original, submitted on an individual basis, and have not been previously published on any occasion. An entry will be disqualified if the participant is considered by the Organiser to have committed plagiarism, infringement of copyrights and/or violation of any laws.
- Any entries that the Organiser considers, in its sole and absolute discretion, that it contains material that is dangerous, vulgar, offensive, indecent, obscene, illegal, racist, pornographic, violent, defamatory, disparaging, inappropriate, controversial or that promotes political interests will be disqualified.
- Entry into the competition is at the participant’s sole risk. To the extent permitted by law, none of the Organiser and the Sponsor accepts any responsibility for any damage, loss, liabilities, costs, expenses or claims (whether in contract, tort or otherwise) suffered by participants or any third parties arising out of or in connection with the competition and/or accepting a prize.
- No entry fee is required. However, participants are solely responsible for all expenses incurred in preparing and submitting their work(s).
- Each participant may submit up to a maximum of three (3) illustrations and three (3) animated videos, but would only be entitled to one of the prizes. Additional or late entries will not be accepted.
- No substitution of work will be allowed under any circumstances once the entry has been submitted to the competition.
- Incomplete, illegible, misdirected or late entries will not be accepted. Proof of sending will not be accepted as proof of delivery or receipt. No responsibility can be accepted for entries that are incomplete, lost due to technical reasons, corrupted, delayed, wrongly delivered, or not received for whatsoever reason.
- If it becomes apparent that a participant is using any means to circumvent the above conditions such as, and without limitation, multiple email accounts, multiple reproduced or computer-generated entries, using multiple identities, fraudulently falsifying data, acting fraudulently or dishonestly in the opinion of the Organiser or otherwise acting in violation of these Terms and Conditions, these participants will be disqualified, and any prize entitlement will be void.
- The results of the competition are subject to the final decision of the panel of judges. No objections by participants will be entertained. The Organiser retains the right at its sole and absolute discretion to revoke the participants’ or their works’ qualifications and/or withdraw their prizes.
- The result of the competition will be announced by 30 September 2025 and the Organiser will notify the winners by email via the email address provided by the participant at the point of entry. Participants must provide a valid email address as this is the sole channel for the Organiser to contact the participants. Participants should check their email inbox (including the junk and spam mail folders).
- The prize will be presented in form of cash in Euro by wiring to the winners’ bank account. Once the Organiser has sent out notifications of prize-winners by email, the winners need to provide the following information to the Organiser within one (1) month from the date of the Organiser’s email: a copy of their identification document together with the bank account details of an account where the winners are the sole account holders. If a winner fails to provide the required information within this timeframe, such winner will be deemed to have waived the entitlement to the prize and the Organiser reserves the right to withdraw prize entitlement. Once the Organiser has received all the required information, the cash prize will be remitted to the bank account mentioned above within 2 weeks.
- It is the responsibility of a winner to provide correct, up-to-date details when providing their information for the acceptance of the prize. None of the Organiser or the Sponsor can be held responsible for any winners failing to supply accurate information which affects prize acceptance or delivery of their prize.
- The cash prize will be issued in Euros. Winners should provide details of their bank account denominated in Euro to receive the cash prize. Otherwise, the cash prize in Euros will be converted into the denominating currency of the winners’ bank account at the exchange rate applicable on the date of the remittance and may therefore be subject to exchange rate fluctuations, taxes and other applicable fees and charges.
- The Organiser will be responsible for all remittance fees, while the winners will be responsible for, if any, other relevant fees and taxes, derivative costs charged by the account holding bank and other charges arising from the relevant financial procedures in the location of the bank. The Organiser will notify winners when the remittance process has been completed, but the time at which winners receive their cash prize may be subject to the administration process of the account holding bank and the financial procedures operating in their specific locations.
- The Organiser reserves the right to verify winners and ask for proof of identity, age, address and other information provided by the participants and to withdraw prize entitlement where there are reasonable grounds to believe there has been a breach of these Terms and Conditions.
- The Organiser, the Sponsor and their affiliates reserve the right to copy, publicise or make use of the submitted works in full or in part and in any form, including but not limited to promotion, exhibition, education purposes, without the consent of the participants or payment of fees of any kind.
- Participants agree that their works may be put on display in a virtual exhibition for public viewing, together with their names and the short description provided without any fee being payable.
- By entering the competition, each participant grants the Organiser, the Sponsor and their affiliates a world-wide, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive, transferable, royalty free and sub-licensable right and licence to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish or display (in whole or in part) any intellectual property contained in the content of their works, without royalty, payment or other compensation. Each participant agrees not to assert any moral rights in relation to such use and warrants that they have full authority to grant such rights.
- The Organiser reserves the right to interpret and amend the rules, and the Terms and Conditions of the competition, without prior notice.
- Upon submission of entries, participants agree to abide by the Terms and Conditions of the competition.
- All information collected by the Organiser is for the purpose of the competition only, including but not limited to, contacting participants and distributing prizes. The information (including the personal information of participants) will be kept for six (6) months by the Organiser after the end of the competition, after which it will be deleted.
- If an act, omission, event or circumstance occurs which are beyond the reasonable control of the Organiser and which prevents the Organiser from complying with these Terms and Conditions, the Organiser will not be liable for any failure to perform or delay in performing its obligation.
- The Organiser accepts no responsibility for system errors or other issues that may result in disruption to, delay or failure in receiving entries and/or sending notifications or prizes to winners.
- If any clause of these Terms and Conditions should be determined to be illegal, invalid or otherwise unenforceable then it shall be severed and deleted from these Terms and Conditions and the remaining clauses shall survive and remain in full force and effect.
- The Organiser and the Sponsor reserves the right to cancel, amend, withdraw, terminate or temporarily suspend this competition in the event of any unforeseen circumstances or technical reason outside their reasonable control, with no liability to any applicants or third parties.
- These Terms and Conditions prevail in the event of any conflict or inconsistency with any other communications, including without limitation, advertising or promotional materials. Participants will be deemed to have accepted and be bound by these Terms and Conditions.
- In the event of any inconsistency between the English and translated versions in these Terms and Conditions, the English version will prevail.
- In the event of any dispute in respect of or arising from the Competition (including without limitation, dispute concerning the interpretation and application of these Terms and Conditions), the decision of the Organiser will be final, conclusive, and binding.
- The competition and these Terms and Conditions, and any disputes arising therefrom, shall be subject to Hong Kong law and the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the Hong Kong courts.
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