This Prize was established in honor of a unique statesman and a dedicated environmentalist, His Highness SHEIKH ZAYED BIN SULTAN AL NAHYAN, President of the United Arab Emirates and Governor of Abu Dhabi. Sheikh Zayed is the man whose vision and unwavering commitment to the environmental cause helped turn the Arabian Desert green. He pursued his goal with unparalleled dedication and achieved what many experts believed was impossible.

The Zayed International Prize for the Environment, however, is not just a Prize – it is an institution, which endeavors to promote sustainable development through various environmental protection initiatives.

In addition to administering the prestigious Prize, this newly-established Institution also organizes regional and international conferences and forums on specific environmental issues, publishes a scientific journal, conducts and supports scientific research, and helps raise environmental awareness through public lectures, seminars, workshops, as well as through the development of relevant information materials.

The individuals and organizations nominated for this Prize should represent the spirit of this true environmentalist, who for more than 30 years, has fought to ensure that the environment in the United Arab Emirates, in the region and around the world is safeguarded for future generations.

I hope that his vision will live forever in the hearts and minds of the UAE people and all those who receive the Prize, which bears his name.

Mohamed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Crown Prince of Dubai, UAE Minister of Defense
Founder and Patron of the Zayed International Prize for the Environment

Introduction

The Zayed International Prize for the Environment, worth US$ 1 million, is now considered the largest and most valuable environmental prize in the world.

The Prize was founded by General H. H. Sheikh Mohamed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai and Defense Minister of the United Arab Emirates in appreciation of the achievements of H. H. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates and Governor of Abu Dhabi.

Objective

The aim of the Prize is to recognize and promote pioneering contributions in the field of the environment in accordance with the philosophy and vision of H. H. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and in support of Agenda 21.

Terms

The Zayed Prize will be presented every two years, in the name of H. H. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, according to established selection criteria.

Each winner will also receive a medal and a certificate from the Crown Prince of Dubai at a special award ceremony to be held in the United Arab Emirates in February 2001.

Selection criteria and eligibility requirements

No candidate may nominate him or herself

Members of the Selection Committee and their families are not eligible for the Prize

The Zayed Prize will be awarded to individuals and/or organizations which have:

• successfully solved a specific environmental problem;

• advanced the cause of the environment, including its relationship to sustainable development;

• brought to public notice significant environmental issues or in mobilizing action toward their solution;

• contributed significantly to intellectual, scientific or theoretical approaches to environmental concerns;

• undertaken activities and initiatives, which can serve as a model to others.

Work submitted for the Prize must be original and innovative, and nominations of individuals must clearly demonstrate the direct involvement of the nominee in the work submitted for consideration.

The Zayed International Prize for the Environment is awarded in the following areas:

• Ecosystems Freshwater

• Biological diversity Marine environment and coastal zone management

• Agriculture Pollution control

• Environmental health Cleaner production and environmentally sound technology

• Environmental education and public awareness International co-operation and capacity building

• The role of women in environment and development Environmental security

Decision

Winners will be selected on basis of recommendations by the International Jury to the Patron of the Prize. The International Jury is made up of well-known persons in the field of environment from different continents of the world.

Submitted work must be original, up to date and have not won another award.

Nominated individuals must clearly show their personal contribution in the work being submitted for the Prize.

Nomination form

Please choose from one of the following file formats to download:

PDF (32 KB)
Microsoft Word 6, 95 and higher (86 KB)

Attachments

The following information should be attached with the nomination form:

Curriculum vitae (nomination of individuals should be accompanied by an updated C.V.)
Summary of achievements (500 words)
Narrative (2000 words)
Situation before the initiative began (50 words)
Establishment of priorities (100 words)
Formulation of objectives and strategies (50 words)
Mobilization of resources (200)
Process (400 words)
Results achieved (250 words)
Sustainability (300 words)
Lessons learned (300 words)
Transferability (300 words)
Publications
Nominator
References (three persons)

Please send the nomination form and relevant materials, typed, to:

The General Secretariat
Zayed International Prize for the Environment
P. O. Box 28399 Dubai
United Arab Emirates

Tel: (+971) 04 332-6666
Fax: (+971) 04 332-6777

For any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us:

E-mail: zayedprz@emirates.net.ae
Web: www.zayedprize.org.ae

Zayed International Prize for the Environment 2001 timetable for the first cycle: