The major new global prize in photography has been awarded in Paris. The winner of the Prix Pictet award 2008 was the Canadian photographer Benoit Aquin. He presented a series of photos entitled The Chinese ‘Dust Bowl’. The series deals with the issue of the year – water.
The Prix Pictet is a prize in photography that has been held for the first time. It focuses on the subject of sustainability. Each year a different aspect will be chosen. All the aspects will be of a global importance.
As a permanent event the Prix Pictet draws public attention to the most important global issues and climate change. It is a start for seeking efficient solutions.
Benoit Aquin focuses on the situation in China. It is one of the countries facing a profound crisis in the water supplement. Generally, more than one billion people in the world lack access to clean water.
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