The Earthna Prize applications are open to organizations leveraging traditional knowledge for environmental solutions. It is a prestigious initiative dedicated to celebrating and supporting projects, actors, and systems that leverage traditional wisdom to address contemporary environmental challenges.

Launched by Earthna Center for a Sustainable Future (Earthna), this Prize recognizes and promotes the preservation, integration, adaptation, and adoption of ancestral knowledge and cultural heritage for sustainability.

The Earthna Prize honors outstanding efforts and inspires a wider community to engage in environmental stewardship and contribute to a resilient and environmentally conscious world.

Key Details and Dates

• Application Deadline: 30 June 2024 (4 pm GMT+3)
• Announcement of Finalists: 18-19 October 2024
• Announcement of Winners: December 2024 at Earthna Summit ’25
• Review Committee Deliberations: 01 July – 30 September 2024
• Jury Evaluation: 01 – 31 December 2024
• Funding Type: Monetary Prize
• Organizer: Earthna Center for a Sustainable Future (Earthna)
• Eligible Countries: All
• Eligible Gender: Male/Female
• Target Group: Organizations leveraging traditional knowledge for environmental solutions
• Focus Area:
  • Water Resource Management
  • Food Security
  • Sustainable Urbanism
  • Land Stewardship
• Number of Opportunities: Multiple
• Program Language: English
• Host Country: Qatar (governed by Qatari law)

Benefits and Financial Aids

The winning project or initiative will benefit from the program as follows:

• Monetary Prize: USD 250,000 for each winning project/initiative
• Additional Benefits:
  • Publicity and promotion through various media channels
  • Opportunity to showcase work at Earthna Summit ’25
  • Support for project development

Eligibility Criteria

Earthna invites knowledge holders who are dedicated to preserving and promoting traditional knowledge systems. Eligible applicants include NGOs, community-based organizations, civil society organizations, and private sector entities.

The Earthna Prize seeks projects integrating traditional knowledge into sustainable solutions and policy support, focusing on local community needs, trust-building, and collaboration.

Nominee/Applicant:

• Open to initiatives/projects under a legally incorporated entity.
• Nominees can be from anywhere in the world.
• Nominations and applications are both accepted.

Nominator:

• It can be an organization or individual familiar with the nominee’s work.
• You must fill out the nomination form and provide contact information for further details.
• May request information from the nominee to complete the form.

Multiple Nominations:

• Multiple nominations for the same project are allowed.
• Nominators can submit several nominations for different projects.

Initiative/project:

• The initiative/project must have operated for at least two years.
• At least one dedicated team member must be available to communicate with the Earthna Prize team.
• The initiatives/projects must be under a legally incorporated entity.
• The application must be in English.
• Accurate contact information for supporters is mandatory.

Additionally, applicants should meet the following prize criteria:

• Addressing Identified Gaps: Applicants should effectively integrate traditional knowledge to address focus area needs, demonstrating a deep understanding of local contexts and challenges.
• User Impact Assessment: Applicants should prioritize tangible benefits for end-users, emphasizing community empowerment and well-being.
• Community Resilience and Engagement: Applicants should engage local communities, ensuring genuine consent and support and fostering ownership and collective responsibility.
• Policy Influence and Outcome: Proposed solutions should influence policy development and implementation, promoting systemic change and sustainable development.

Selection Process

Following are the selection process highlights:

• Submission of Applications/Nominations: Complete and submit the form before the Deadline.
• Initial Review: Earthna will conduct due diligence to verify the information provided.
• Review Committee Evaluation: A committee of experts evaluates submissions and proposes a shortlist of finalists.
• Jury Evaluation: A jury of prominent figures from various sectors reviews the finalists and selects the winners.
• Announcement of Finalists and Winners: Finalists are announced in October 2024, and winners are revealed at the Earthna Summit in December 2024.

How to Apply?

1. Access the Application System: Visit the official Earthna Prize links below.
2. Create an Account: Register as a nominator/applicant on the Earthna Prize online application system.
3. Complete the Form: Fill out all required sections in English, ensuring that you answered all questions.
4. Submit Before Deadline: Submit the form by 30 June 2024, 4 pm GMT+3. Late submissions will not be accepted.
5. Await Confirmation: Once the form is submitted, a confirmation email will be sent. Earthna will contact the references provided by applicants.
6. Contact for Queries: For technical issues or further information, contact Earthna at [email protected].

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Further details about the Earthna Prize are available on the official website, or you may review the guides.

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