New Delhi, 5 May 2025: The British Council, UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities, and the Natural History Museum (NHM), London, announced the launch of the Museum’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition at the British Council. Running from 2 May to 6 June 2025, the 60th edition of the celebrated showcase features award-winning photographs capturing the beauty and fragility of the natural world. The exhibition was inaugurated by Rt Hon Lisa Nandy MP, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, UK Government marking the start of a month-long celebration of art, biodiversity, and conservation.
The British Council has long championed the arts as a powerful medium for fostering dialogue, creativity, and global collaboration. Hosting the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition in India underscores its commitment to promoting cultural exchange and raising awareness about critical environmental issues. By bringing home this globally acclaimed showcase the British Council aims to engage diverse audiences – from young learners to educators and artists – in conversations about sustainability, biodiversity, and the role of creativity in driving positive change.
This exhibition is part of an ongoing collaboration between the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and the Natural History Museum, helping to bring world-class British cultural institutions to global audiences and spark conversations around climate, conservation, and nature.
Speaking on the occasion, Alison Barrett MBE, Country Director India, British Council said, “The Natural History Museum Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition is a testament to the power of art to inspire action. By hosting this showcase at the British Council, we aim to spark meaningful conversations about conservation and creativity, engaging young people we work with in the global movement to protect our planet’s biodiversity.”
Speaking on the annual exhibit’s 60th edition being featured at the British Council, Dr Doug Gurr, Director of the Natural History Museum, said, “We’re delighted to present Wildlife Photographer of the Year in New Delhi, India, with a showcase of our category winning images. These are photographs that not only encourage further wildlife conservation efforts, but that spark the creation of real advocates for our planet on a global scale.”
The Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition in New Delhi features extraordinary category-winning images from photographers all over the world, capturing rare moments in nature and highlighting pressing conservation challenges. The month-long exhibit will also feature a variety of engaging events and activities, including a digital library wall and curated book display, a drawing session for children on the theme of ‘Wildlife Conservation’, a creative writing competition for children participating in the British Council’s Delhi Teaching Centre’s Summer School, screening of Ashwika Kapur’s documentary ‘Catapults to Cameras’, and a panel discussion with representatives from the Natural History Museum, London, and the British High Commission.