The Zayed Sustainability Prize 2025 is a prestigious award aimed at recognizing and advancing global sustainability efforts through innovation and impactful solutions. With a total prize fund of US $5.9 million, the Prize supports initiatives in various categories, including Health, Food, Energy, Water, Climate Action, and Global High Schools.
- 💡 The Zayed Sustainability Prize 2025 allocates a total fund of US $5.9 million across several categories including Health, Food, Energy, Water, Climate Action, and Global High Schools.
- 🌍 Each category receives US $1 million, emphasizing innovation and impact in addressing global sustainability challenges.
- 🏫 The Global High Schools category awards US $900,000 to six schools globally, promoting youth-led sustainability initiatives with up to US $150,000 per school.
- 🎯 The Prize honors Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan’s legacy by supporting projects that advance sustainability and human development worldwide.
- 📅 Applications for the 2025 Prize close on June 23, 2025, inviting entries that demonstrate innovation, impact, and inspiration in sustainability efforts.
Designation
Zayed Sustainability Prize 2025
Table
| Category | Funding Amount |
|---|---|
| Health | US $1,000,000 |
| Food | US $1,000,000 |
| Energy | US $1,000,000 |
| Water | US $1,000,000 |
| Climate Action | US $1,000,000 |
| Global High Schools | US $900,000 |
Research Area
- Health
- Food Security
- Renewable Energy
- Water Conservation
- Climate Change Mitigation
- Educational Innovation for Sustainability
Location
United Arab Emirates
Eligibility/Qualification
To be eligible for the Zayed Sustainability Prize 2025, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Innovation (40%): Solutions must demonstrate novelty or significant improvement over existing solutions.
- Impact (30%): Must have a demonstrable positive impact on social, economic, technological, or environmental challenges.
- Inspiration (30%): Should embody sustainability and human development values, inspiring further sustainable actions.
Description
The Zayed Sustainability Prize aims to inspire and empower innovators across six major categories critical for achieving a sustainable future. The Prize honors the legacy of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan by encouraging projects that directly address pressing global challenges and foster a culture of environmental stewardship. A unique focus is placed on youth through the Global High Schools category, promoting future leaders in sustainability.
How to Apply
- Applications must be submitted through the online submission portal available on the Zayed Sustainability Prize website.
- There is no submission fee.
- Entries can be submitted in multiple languages, including English, Arabic, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, and Chinese (Mandarin).
- The submission window opened on December 20, 2023, and will close on June 23, 2024.
- Applicants can submit entries for up to three years, but previous winners are ineligible to apply again.
Last Date for Apply
June 23, 2024, at 5:00 PM EST.
For additional information, please refer to the Zayed Sustainability Prize website.
