2023 ArcGIS StoryMaps Competition

The competition will open on July 10, 2023.

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Global storytelling competition

Esri is pleased to announce the 2023 ArcGIS StoryMaps Competition, which focuses on the restoration and conservation of Earth’s lands and waters.

  • 30X30: A commitment to conservation

    Global leaders are committed to protecting 30 percent of the Earth’s land and waters by 2030. This initiative will boost local economies, provide recreation opportunities, and help achieve equal access to nature's benefits.

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  • A geographic approach

    From air quality to biodiversity, climate change impacts are global—what happens in one location happens everywhere. GIS tools give context to conservation challenges and drive solutions for a sustainable future.

    Discover GIS for climate action

  • Communicate about conservation issues

    Maps are an integral part of storytelling—a story can effect change and create awareness about climate change and conservation. ArcGIS StoryMaps enables storytellers to easily combine text, maps, and interactive content to make an engaging story that informs and inspires.

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Join a global conservation conversation

The 2023 ArcGIS StoryMaps Competition invites storytellers globally to share stories about restoring and conserving Earth’s resources—leaving no one behind. 

Story submissions should cover at least one of the following topics:

  • Current threats to the health of lands, waterways, and wildlife and their impacts on communities
  • Locally led restoration and conservation efforts, including initiatives by or with Indigenous communities and supporting organizations
  • Restoration and conservation of fresh water and ocean habitats
  • Restoration and conservation of land, natural resources, and wildlife corridors
  • Sustainable agriculture and food systems
  • Conservation-related science and research, including Indigenous knowledge or traditional knowledge, in restoration conservation efforts
  • Safe and equitable access to parks and public lands
  • Nature-based education and outdoor opportunities
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