UNESCO Sultan Qaboos Prize 2021 for Environmental Conservation

Application Deadline: July 15th 2021

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. 

Applications for the 2021 edition of the UNESCO Sultan Qaboos Prize for Environmental Conservation are now open. 

How to apply

2021 Call for applications

Nominations for the Prize can only be made by UNESCO Members States with consultation of their National Commissions, and by Non-Governmental Organizations maintaining official partnerships with UNESCO, and active in relevant fields covered by the Prize.

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.

Candidatures should be prepared in English or French. Self-nominations cannot be considered.

• Circular letter and nomination form
  English ǀ Français (pdf)

Statutes and Financial Regulations

English ǀ Français (pdf)

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the UNESCO Sultan Qaboos Prize 2021