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Published: 29 Dec 2023 572 views
The 1 million euro prize recognises outstanding contributions to climate action and climate solutions that inspire hope and possibility.
The Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity, first awarded in 2020, rewards individuals and organisations who are leading society’s efforts to tackle the single biggest challenge facing humanity today: climate change.?The Prize recognises outstanding contributions to climate action and climate solutions that inspire hope.
Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation Art, knowledge and science in a fairer, more sustainable and diverse world. WHO WE ARE An international foundation, based in Portugal, which promotes the development of individuals and organisations, through art, science, education, and charity, for a more equitable and sustainable society. WHAT WE DO We promote wider access to culture, and the transformational power of art in the development of people and societies. We contribute to reducing inequalities in access to education and care for the most vulnerable. We promote knowledge, scientifi... continue reading
| Application Deadline | 02 Feb 2024 |
| Country to study | Portugal |
| Type | Contest |
| Course to study | View courses |
| Sponsor | Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation |
| Gender | Men and Women |
With an annual award of 1 million euro, the Prize funding has been used to support people facing the worst impacts of climate change and help scale climate solutions. The 2023 Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity was awarded to ecosystem restoration leaders from the Global South.
The Prize for Humanity has enabled individuals and organisations to make huge advances in tackling climate change.
Since the Prize was launched in 2020, the independent Jury – chaired this year by Angela Merkel – has recognised different approaches to climate change including youth mobilisation, coalition building, developing localised solutions, and scientific research.
The Prize strengthens communities facing the effects of climate change, helping them to adapt and build resilience at a local level. It supports scalable solutions that will have real impact nationally and globally.
Helping humanity overcome the biggest challenge we face will be the ultimate legacy of the Prize.
The Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity will focus on recognising achievements and contributions to climate action and climate solutions over a period of at least 5 years (2020-2024).
The Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity jury and Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation seek nominations that demonstrate:
Since the Prize was launched in 2020, the independent Jury – chaired by Angela Merkel – has recognised different approaches to tackling climate change, including youth mobilisation, coalition building, development of local solutions, scientific research and leadership in ecosystem restoration.
The Prize winner is selected by an independent Jury, composed of members with expertise in Earth system science, climate action, environmentalism and climate justice from scientific, technological, political and cultural realms.
The Jury is responsible for selecting the nominations according to the following criteria:
KEY DATES
Nomination deadline
Winner announcement
Applications should be submitted by third parties; self-nominations arenotpermitted.
All nominations should be submitted using the digital form available at gulbenkian.pt in accordance with the instructions provided.
Nominations close on 2 February 2024 at 5PM GMT.
The Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity team may request further information in addition to the documents submitted in the application page.
For more details visit: CGF website.