UNESCO 2023 Sultan Qaboos prize for Environmental Conservation: Call for nominations for Course

UNESCO 2023 Sultan Qaboos prize for Environmental Conservation: Call for nominations for Course
  •  Course
  •  15-Jul-2023
  •   Worldwide
  • $$  Varies

Member States and Non-Governmental Organizations maintaining official partnerships with UNESCO are invited to submit nominations for the 2023 edition of the UNESCO Sultan Qaboos prize for Environmental Conservation.

The  purpose  of  the  UNESCO  Sultan  Qaboos  Prize  for  Environmental  Conservation  is  to  afford  recognition   to   outstanding   contributions   by   individuals,   groups   of   individuals,   institutes   or   organizations who have contributed to environmental and natural resources research, environmental education   and   training,   creation   of   environmental   awareness   through   the   preparation of environmental  information  materials  and  activities  aimed  at  establishing  and  managing  protected  areas  including  in  relation  to  sustainable  tourism,  such  as  Biosphere  Reserves,  natural  World  Heritage  sites  and  UNESCO  Global  Geoparks.

The objective  of  the  Prize  is  in  conformity  with  UNESCO’s policies and is related to the Programme of the Organization in the field of environment, natural resources and education for sustainable development.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • Nominations for the Prize can only be made by UNESCO Members States in consultation with their National Commissions, and by Non-Governmental Organizations maintaining official partnerships with UNESCO, and active in relevant fields covered by the Prize. Each Member State or NGO may only nominate one candidate.
  • Other interested NGOs, research institutions, universities and individuals, are not eligible to make nominations directly to UNESCO. Therefore, such bodies and individuals are invited to propose their candidate to their country National Commission for UNESCO, which may or may not select it as its formal candidature.
  • Self-nominations cannot be considered.
  • Candidatures should be prepared in English or French. They must include:
    • A nomination form (available on this page when a call for nominations is open)
    • A recommendation letter from the Member State or NGO
    • An endorsement letter from the National Commission of the country concerned.
    • Additional information, such as publications, articles, or scientific papers, may also be included in support of each nomination.
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Offered Benefits

  • It consists of a diploma and a financial reward of US$100,000 and it will be awarded during the World Science Forum in 2024.

Application Process

Go to UNESCO on www.unesco.org to apply
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