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

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.

• About UNESCO
• UNESCO Sultan Qaboos prize for Environmental Conservation
• Aim and Benefits of UNESCO Sultan Qaboos prize for Environmental Conservation
• Requirements for UNESCO Sultan Qaboos prize for Environmental Conservation Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About UNESCO

UNESCO is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. It seeks to build peace through international cooperation in Education, the Sciences and Culture. UNESCO's programmes contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals defined in Agenda 2030, adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2015. Political and economic arrangements of governments are not enough to secure the lasting and sincere support of the peoples. Peace must be founded upon dialogue and mutual understanding. Peace must be built upon the intellectual and moral solidarity of humanity. I... read more

UNESCO Sultan Qaboos prize for Environmental Conservation

• Type College School
• OrganisationUNESCO
• Country to study -
• School to study -
• Course to study Not specified
• State of Origin
• Gender Men and Women
• Application Deadline July 15, 2023

Aim and Benefits of UNESCO Sultan Qaboos prize for Environmental Conservation

• 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.

Requirements for UNESCO Sultan Qaboos prize for Environmental Conservation Qualification

• 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.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

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