- The Zayed International Prize for the Environment, awarded biennially, aims to recognize and promote major pioneering contributions in the field of environment and sustainable development.
The prize will be awarded for achievement(s) over a long period of time or for a single outstanding initiative. Nominees must satisfy at least one of the following: advanced the cause of the environment and its contribution to sustainable development; brought to the public or policy makers’ attention significant environmental sustainability issues or succeeded in mobilizing action towards their solution; mobilized regional/global efforts towards addressing sustainable development issues; successfully solved a major environmental problem, or accomplished sustained environmental improvement for a period of time; contributed significantly to intellectual, scientific, or theoretical approaches to environmental concerns; undertaken environmental activities and initiatives at the grassroots level leading to positive change or serving as a model for replication; or conducted research in environmental science and green technology that has contributed to the world environment or sustainable development.
A total of $1 million will be awarded to the winners.
Only nominations will be considered; self-nominations and applications will not be accepted. The deadline for the submission of online nominations is September 30, 2015. Details can be found here.
