Foto.wiki.br/Activities/Annnual plan
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Identify key non-profit organizations and community groups engaged in environmental conservation.
Collaborate with existing initiatives and leverage their expertise to enhance the impact of the photography projects. Align expedition locations with areas that could benefit from increased environmental awareness and conservation efforts.
Engage with local communities to ensure the expeditions contribute positively to the region's sustainability. Forge partnerships with environmental NGOs, leveraging their expertise in conservation and community development.
Collaborate with local communities to create a sustainable model that benefits both nature and people. Develop the Wiki Loves Earth contest with a focus on showcasing the beauty of nature and promoting environmental stewardship.
Seek partnerships with organizations aligned with the foto.wiki.br's mission.
Create a calendar of side activities for the contest. Plan photo walks in April and September to not only engage photographers but also involve local communities in the appreciation of their natural surroundings.
Collaborate with local schools and organizations to promote environmental education through these walks. Offer beginner and nature photography courses with a strong emphasis on sustainable practices and ethical photography.
Provide scholarships for the course to ensure accessibility to a diverse audience.
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Ensure that expedition logistics prioritize minimal environmental impact.
Collaborate with local businesses for sustainable accommodations and minimize waste generation during expeditions. Incorporate environmental education into team training sessions, emphasizing the importance of conservation.
Train guides to not only lead expeditions safely but also educate participants about the local ecosystems.
Educate expedition participants on the Leave No Trace principles and responsible photography.
Give the proper training of Wikimedia Environment to guarantee the best results from our photographers. Launch the beginner's course, with a portion of the proceeds directed towards local environmental conservation projects.
Run a 10 people course in locus.
Include the resources of the course at Wikimedia Environment to reach a broader audience interested in learning photography practices.
Create an online event to highlight the goals of the expedition.
Engage local communities in the expedition, fostering a sense of pride and ownership in their natural surroundings. Plan the photo exhibition to not only showcase winning photos of Wiki Loves Earth but also to educate visitors about the environmental challenges and solutions.
Collaborate with the cultural centers to maximize exhibition reach. Conduct the photo walk, involving local residents and photographers in capturing the beauty of their community.
Use the walk as an opportunity to discuss local environmental challenges and potential solutions.
Use also the walk to introduce people to the Wikimedia Envoriment, and Free Culture.
Develop marketing materials that emphasize the foto.wiki.br's mission and the positive impact of photography on conservation, and the free culture for Humanity.
Collaborate with environmental influencers to amplify the message and reach a wider audience. Launch social media campaigns that promote expeditions and share educational content about the environment.
Encourage followers to participate in conservation efforts through photography actively. Launch the nature photography course in August, incorporating modules on conservation photography.
Collaborate with environmental educators to co-facilitate course sessions.
On-site photo course, for 3 people per instructor. 12 people maximum, 3 scholarships. Identify another scenic location for the September photo walk, considering the potential for community involvement in environmental projects.
Collaborate with local environmental organizations for increased impact.
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Continue to refine expedition logistics to minimize the carbon footprint and contribute positively to local communities.
Explore partnerships with local businesses for eco-friendly accommodations and services. Launch the second expedition, emphasizing community engagement and direct involvement in local conservation projects.
Document the positive outcomes of the expedition on both the environment and community well-being.
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Use the contest as a platform to raise awareness about Wikimedia Environment.
Create a new format for the photo contest at Wikimedia Enviroment.
Increase the number of photos of endangered species in Brazil at Wikimedia. Form a panel of judges with expertise in both photography and the listed species.
Allocate a portion of the contest proceeds to support community-based conservation initiatives. Plan the photo exhibition to not only celebrate the winners but also to showcase the impact of education on the environment.
Collaborate with local environmental organizations to co-host the exhibition. Organize the November photo walk, integrating it with a local environmental awareness campaign.
Encourage participants to actively engage in conservation activities during the walk.
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Collect feedback after each expedition, photo contest, photo walk, and course, emphasizing the impact on environmental awareness and community engagement.
Use feedback to adapt and improve programs, ensuring a positive and sustainable impact. Stay flexible and adapt programs based on evolving environmental challenges and community needs.
Collaborate with local stakeholders for ongoing feedback and improvement. Build a community around the foto.wiki.br's mission, involving participants in ongoing conservation projects.
Explore the establishment of community-led initiatives with long-term environmental benefits. Host events around the photo exhibitions, including panel discussions on environmental challenges and potential solutions.
Encourage dialogue and collaboration between photographers, community members, and environmental experts. Gather feedback from participants in photography courses, with a focus on incorporating more content related to environmental ethics and conservation.
Consider expanding course offerings to include advanced topics in conservation photography.
