The Equator Prize 2014
will recognize twenty-five local sustainable development solutions for
people, nature and resilient communities. Profiles of past Equator Prize
winners can be found here.
Equator
Prize 2014 winners will each receive $5,000 (USD), with several
selected for ‘special recognition’ and an additional $15,000 (USD).
Representatives
of winning communities will be supported to participate in a series of
events held in conjunction with the United Nations General Assembly,
scheduled for September 2014 in New York.
Eligibility
In order to be eligible for the Equator Prize 2014, nominees must:
✔ Have been in operation for at least 3 years
✔ Be a community-based or local group, operating in a rural area
✔ Be located within a country receiving support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), excluding countries with a high level of development
✔ Be a community-based or local group, operating in a rural area
✔ Be located within a country receiving support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), excluding countries with a high level of development
Please review our eligibility requirements, selection criteria and FAQs for more information.
More details from and email we received:
The
Equator Prize 2014 will honor twenty-five (25) local initiatives
working to reduce poverty through the conservation and sustainable use
of biodiversity and ecosystems.
This cycle of the award has the theme local climate action and special recognition will be awarded in:
o Smallholder agriculture and food securityo Forest management (including REDD+)o Sustainable land managemento Ecosystem restorationo Sustainable energyo Water securityo Disaster risk reduction
Nomination forms are available in 16 different languages here. Nominations can be completed online here.
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