Equator Prize 2006: call for nominations
August 22, 2006.
Equator Prize 2006: call for nominations
Closing Date: 30 October 2006
Agency: United Nations Development Programme, Equator Initiative
The Equator Prize is awarded to recognise and celebrate outstanding community efforts to reduce poverty through the conservation of biodiversity.
Five prizes will be awarded:
one for each region of eligibility - Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa, and Asia and the Pacific;
one for a community-based project in a UNESCO world heritage site; and
one for a project that best exemplifies sustainable biodiversity-based business.
In addition to international recognition for their work and an opportunity to help shape international policy and practice in the field, winners will each receive a prize of US$30,000.
Use the contact details below for enquiries about the nomination process.
In addition to this year's Equator Prize, one 2006 finalist will be selected to receive a renowned Rare pride campaign, supported by Equator Initiative's new partner Rare, for more details:
www.rareconservation.org/pride_apply_whatispride.htm
Contact details
Equator Initiative, 405 Lexington Avenue, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10174, USA, Tel: +1 212.457 1709. Fax: +1 212 457 1370, Email: EquatorInitiative@undp.org
www.undp.org/equatorinitiative/equatorprize/EquatorPrize2006/2006-EquatorPrize.htm
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