9TH EDITION of the CARMIGNAC PHOTOJOURNALISM AWARD Theme: the Arctic
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#PrixCarmignacArctic 9TH EDITION OF THE CARMIGNAC PHOTOJOURNALISM AWARD Theme: The Arctic PRESS RELEASE YURI KOZYREV & KADIR VAN LOHUIZEN «Arctic: New Frontier» A double polar expedition 1. Press Release Dedicated to the Arctic and chaired by climatologist Jean Jouzel, winner of the 2012 Vetlesen Award and co-winner of the 2007 Nobel Peace Award as Director of the IPCC, and under the patronage of Minister Ségolène Royal, French Ambassador for the Arctic and Antarctic Poles, the 9th edition of the Carmignac Photojournalism Award was awarded to Yuri Kozyrev and Kadir Van Lohuizen. Their double polar expedition project, «Arctic: New Frontier», focuses on the consequences of the melting of the sea ice for the planet, and the medium-term prospect of its total disappearance. From April 2018, the award-winning photojournalists have 6 months and a one-off endowment of €100,000 to carry out their investigative project with the support of Fondation Carmignac and its partners. Yuri Kozyrev & Kadir Van Lohuizen «Arctic: New Frontier» — A double polar expedition The melting of the polar sea ice is in the process of changing the map of the world for ever. In visiting all the affected regions and countries in one expedition and by showing how the different parties — starting with Russia and the US — are working on conquering the North Pole, we will reveal how the impact of climate change in the Arctic is of global significance for the rest of the world. Yuri Kozyrev & Kadir Van Lohuizen Yuri Kozyrev will travel towards the East and Kadir Van Lohuizen will head West. Each of them will travel halfway across the Arctic Circle to meet in September in the Bering Strait From Russia to Norway, Greenland, Canada and Alaska (US), the two laureates will, in their respective areas of research, explore key issues affecting the Arctic - the opening of new trade routes, the militarisation of borders, the search for mineral resources, polar tourism, etc. – and their impact on our daily lives. The expedition «Arctic: New Frontier» will be produced in collaboration with French newspaper’s Le Monde, Planète service. A «Large Format» feature will be updated on a weekly basis so the public can follow the photojournalists’ progress and discoveries in real time. Follow the expedition at: https://prixcarmignacarctic.fondationcarmignac.com/ The Carmignac Photojournalism Award, led by Director Emeric Glayse, aims to annually fund the production of an investigative photo essay on human rights violations in the world. Selected by an international jury, the laureate receives a grant, enabling them to carry out in-depth research on the ground, with logistical support from Fondation Carmignac. The latter presents a travelling exhibition and the publication of a monograph upon their return. «Arctic: New Frontier» by Yuri Kozyrev & Kadir Van Lohuizen #PrixCarmignacArctic / +33 1 7095 5384 / [email protected] 2. Column by David Barber CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES OF A MELTING ARCTIC It is now clear that the first and strongest signs of global scale climate change are well underway in the Arctic. Global temperatures have risen by about 1.2°C globally since the late 1800s/early 1900s (top figure). This global increase is a combination of anthropogenic (human caused) and natural change. Governments of the world are attempting to constrain global warming to < 2°C but most scientists and policy makers are sceptical of this happening given the slow rate of uptake of international mitigation strategies to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels. Arctic amplification (AA) is a key feature of our climate system and this manifests as an amplification of the global average temperature at the high latitudes of our planet (bottom figure). Currently the AA results in about a 2 to 3 times multiplier of the global temperature (i.e., if you have a 2°C change globally you can expect a 4 to 6°C change in the Arctic). Arctic climate change is having a profound effect both inside and outside of the Arctic. Inside the Arctic climate change is affecting all components of cryosphere (sea ice, glaciers, permafrost, etc), the marine and terrestrial ecosystems, on traditional communities, their built infrastructure and on resource extraction. Outside of the Arctic climate change is affecting the hydrological cycle (precipitation and drought), melting glaciers are causing worrisome sea level rise, storm surges and commensurate effects on the polar vortex and subsequent Arctic – mid latitude teleconnections are affecting the climate at more southerly latitudes. Sea ice has experienced unprecedented variability in both the rates and magnitudes of change in extent, area, thickness, spatial distribution (about 14% reduction per decade). The ice has transformed from an environment dominated by thick, hard, multiyear sea ice (MYI) to one dominated by thin and softer first year sea ice. Coinciding with this change toward a younger ice cover is a commensurate increase in marine transportation across the Arctic. The geopolitical conditions of the Arctic are a direct result of this increased accessibility of the Arctic in terms of security, globalization and trade. Significant opportunities accrue from the opening of the Arctic Ocean. Russia is by far the global leader in Arctic development with over 20% of their total GDP coming from Arctic sources. Russia eclipses other nations in marine shipping, icebreaker support, northern ports, resource development and rail infrastructure required to maximize economic benefits from the north. In contrast Canada, which has the longest Arctic coastline in the world and is similarly enriched with both renewable and non-renewable resources, generates only a small fraction of one percent of its GDP from Arctic sources. Our future is being written by the realities of climate change, and it is important that we invest in this future and focus our nation building with the Arctic and climate change predictions clearly in mind. Professor David G. Barber DP, FRSC, OC University of Manitoba, Canada Jury member of the 9th Edition of the Carmignac Photojournalism Award, Expert in Arctic climate change, and Chief Scientist of the expedition on Canadian icebreaker and Arctic research vessel CCGS Amundsen. «Arctic: New Frontier» by Yuri Kozyrev & Kadir Van Lohuizen #PrixCarmignacArctic / +33 1 7095 5384 / [email protected] 3. «Arctic: New Frontier» — A double polar expedition For the first time in its history the Carmignac Photojournalism Award has been awarded to two photojournalists: Yuri Kozyrev and Kadir Van Lohuizen, both from the NOOR photo agency. Their investigative project «Arctic: New Frontier» is a pioneering double expedition which aims to explore the effects of climate change on the entire Arctic territory. They want to experience the dramatic transformation of natural landscapes and the demographics in the Arctic, and the impact of these changes on the lives of the region’s inhabitants Many think climate change and its consequences are the most serious threats the world faces and, therefore, one of its major challenges. The Arctic is the new frontline of this story. This is why we are so keen to cover this topic. Yuri Kozyrev and Kadir Van Lohuizen Yuri Kozyrev & Kadir Van Lohuizen’s report has Kadir Van Lohuizen will start on the Norwegian been planned in two stages: preparatory stages island of Spitsbergen in the Svalbard in the winter, and a double expedition in the Archipelago and follow the northern Arctic route spring/summer. through Greenland, Canada and the northern tip of Alaska. The spring/summer expeditions will start in April 2018, with Yuri Kozyrev heading East and The impact of melting ice and permafrost, Kadir Van Lohuizen travelling towards the West. the militarisation of the region, the exploitation Each will travel halfway across the Arctic Circle of natural resources by the oil and gas industry to meet in the Bering Strait in September 2018. in Siberia and Alaska, the massive search for new mineral resources, the gradual Yuri Kozyrev, who will follow the route of disappearance of cities and the consequences the Russian Arctic seaports, will leave the city of the opening of trade roads are some of the of Murmansk in North-West Russia and travel many topics that our two laureates will address across the northern part of the country on the whilst investigating the severe and dangerous edges of the Barents Sea, the Taymyr Peninsula, changes taking place in the Arctic region. and to the islands of the Russian Arctic. «Arctic: New Frontier» by Yuri Kozyrev & Kadir Van Lohuizen #PrixCarmignacArctic / +33 1 7095 5384 / [email protected] 4. Yuri Kozyrev & Kadir van Lohuizen Yuri Kozyrev As a photojournalist for the past 25 years, Yuri Kozyrev (Russia, 1963) has witnessed many world changing events. He started his career documenting the collapse of the Soviet Union, capturing the rapid changes in the former USSR for the LA Times during the 90s. In 2001, Yuri started to cover international news, working in Afghanistan and Iraq as a photographer for TIME Magazine. Since 2011, Yuri has been documenting the “Arab Revolutions” and their aftermaths in Bahrain, Yemen, Tunisia and specifically in Egypt and Libya. Yuri has received numerous honors for his work, including several World Press Photo Awards, the OPC’s Oliver Rebbot Award, the ICP Infinity Award for Photojournalism, the Frontline Club Award, the Visa d’or News and the Prix Bayeux-Calvados, and was named 2011 Photographer of the Year in the Pictures of the Year International competition. In 2015, Yuri covered the conflict in eastern Ukraine and the migrant crisis in Europe. Kadir van Lohuizen Kadir van Lohuizen (The Netherlands, 1963) has covered conflicts in Africa and elsewhere. He is best known for his long-term projects documenting the seven rivers of the world, rising of sea levels, the diamond industry and migration in the Americas. Kadir has received numerous prizes and awards in photojournalism.