Contest Name

International Press Cartoon Contest: “Pastoralism, Mobility at the Heart of the Balance” — 2025
(As part of the 6th International Désertif’actions 2026 Summit, Djerba, Tunisia)

Themes

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

Deadline

15 November 2025 (CET), 00:00
Contest window: 08 September 2025 → 15 November 2025

How to Submit

• Email: concours.desertif.actions@gmail.com

• Email subject line: DA26 DRAWING COMPETITION (or DA 26 DRAWING COMPETITION)

• Files: Up to 2 drawings (B/W or color), JPEG, A4, ≥300 dpi

• 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 text

Awards

• 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

Jury

• Convenes once at the end of 2025

• Chaired by a notable figure from arts/press

• 7 members (cartoonists, experts, media, and Désertif’actions 2026 organizers)

Rights

• Given the event’s general-interest purpose, participants agree not to claim copyright on publications issued as part of Désertif’actions 2026 and its aftermath.

• Authors authorize free use of the drawings by the summit organizers for general-interest purposes only, with author credit.

Exhibition

• Top 30 drawings (selected by the jury) will be printed and publicly exhibited at Désertif’actions 2026 (25–28 March 2026, Djerba, Tunisia).

• They may later be used for educational/awareness activities at non-profit events of general interest.

• Works will also be posted on the Désertif’actions website and organizers’/partners’ channels:

  • Website: https://desertif-actions.org/dessins-presse/

Results

• Early January 2026: Confidential notification to the two winners

• Public announcement: Shortly before the Désertif’actions 2026 summit

Organizers

• Organized within the Désertif’actions 2026 summit

• Operated by CARI

Contact & Access

• Email (submissions & inquiries): concours.desertif.actions@gmail.com

• Website: https://desertif-actions.org/dessins-presse/

• Postal address / Phone: Not provided in the call text. (If available, please share to include.)