The Equator Initiative’s Equator Prize 2012 provides an opportunity for local organizations working at the community-level in rural areas to submit their nominations. Twenty five selected organizations will each receive $5,000 with 10 selected for special recognition and a total of $20,000 each. In addition to this, the winners also get the opportunity . . . → Read More: How to submit your Nomination for the Equator Prize 2012: An opportunity for local NGOs to receive grants of up to $20,000
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 Comments are closed  Equator Prize 2012  000, apply, Equator Prize, form, grants, material, nomination, nomination form, organizations, provided The nominations for the 2012 Equator Prize can be submitted either by online or by email, fax or post. If you have easy access to internet, then you can submit the nomination online in your preferred language. Visit this link and and under “How to Nominate” click on the link “Click . . . → Read More: Accessing the nomination form for the 2012 Equator Prize Comments are closed Equator Prize 2012 access, Attention Whitney Wilding, Equator Prize, form, language, New York, nomination, nomination form, NY, online There are some 15 odd questions you need to answer in about five pages to complete the nomination form. The first three questions (1 to 3) related to the name and work of your organization. In question no. 2, you can choose the options that describe your organization, whether it is an NGO, . . . → Read More: Writing the nomination form for the Equator Prize 2012 Comments are closed Equator Prize 2012 areas, CBO, Equator Prize, form, ngo, nomination, nomination form, organization, questions, work 4. “Initiative Description and Innovations” in the nomination form of the Equator Prize seeks “a description of the origin of the initiative and its purpose, activities, and achievements. Identify the main social and environmental issues and challenges addressed by the initiative and describe what innovative approaches are being taken to address them.” . . . → Read More: Initiative Description and Innovations: Equator Prize 2012 Comments are closed Equator Prize 2012 activities, challenges, Equator Prize, form, initiative, nomination, nomination form, origin, purpose, social 5. “How has the initiative improved the socio-economic conditions (livelihoods, incomes, etc) and wellbeing (health, food security, education, etc) of the community? Describe how these wellbeing and livelihoods improvements are linked to environmental conservation, sustainable natural resource management and to local self-sufficiency. “ You are required to provide in detailed about . . . → Read More: Community Wellbeing and Sustainable Livelihoods: Equator Prize 2012 Comments are closed Equator Prize 2012 community, conservation, education, environmental, Equator Prize, initiative, livelihoods, management, natural resource management, resource 6. “How has the initiative contributed to sustainable natural resource management and environmental conservation? Describe how these conservation efforts are linked to improved community livelihoods and wellbeing.” If your initiative is focused upon environmental conservation, you can easily answer this question but you still need to link it with the improvement . . . → Read More: Environmental Impacts: Equator Prize 2012 Comments are closed Equator Prize 2012 community, conservation, environmental, Equator Prize, initiative, link, livelihoods, management, natural resource management, resource 7. “How has the initiative improved the community’s ability to adapt and respond to environmental, social and economic change? What specific elements of the initiative help to ensure community resilience in the face of external pressures?” The initiative implemented by your organization is has found results within the community. The community . . . → Read More: Resilience and Adaptability: Equator Prize 2012 Comments are closed Equator Prize 2012 better, capacity, change, community, economic, environmental, Equator Prize, initiative, policy, social 8. “Describe the operational sustainability of the initiative. When did the initiative begin? What are the key social, institutional, financial, and ecological elements that make this initiative sustainable over the long term? Describe any plans for expansion of the initiative.” Sustainability of the initiative is an important criterion for getting selected . . . → Read More: Sustainability: Equator Prize 2012 Comments are closed Equator Prize 2012 communities, community, Equator Prize, expansion, financial, initiative, management, set, social, sustainability 9. “Describe how the initiative has facilitated the empowerment of women in its approach to community wellbeing, livelihoods, and environmental conservation. “ It is important that the nominated initiatives promote the equality and empowerment of women. It is not only important for women to be part of the beneficiary community in . . . → Read More: Empowerment of Women: Equator Prize 2012 Comments are closed Equator Prize 2012 area, community, conservation, empowerment, environmental, Equator Prize, initiative, livelihoods, Madagascar, women 10. “Describe how the initiative has facilitated the involvement of indigenous and/or economically marginalized segments of the community in its governance. What specific elements of the initiative promote community empowerment, community co-ownership, and participatory decision-making?” While social inclusion is another important criterion for selection, it is also relevant for the initiative . . . → Read More: Social Inclusion: Equator Prize 2012 Comments are closed Equator Prize 2012 community, community empowerment, empowerment, Equator Prize, governance, indigenous, initiative, planning, promote, sustainability 11.”If the initiative works with partner organizations, briefly describe the nature of the partnership, its origins, and how the partnership has contributed to the success of the initiative.” Partnership is critical for any project success and local initiatives need to collaborate with other stakeholders for efficiency, community ownership and long-term sustainability. . . . → Read More: Partnerships: Equator Prize 2012 Comments are closed Equator Prize 2012 community, Equator Prize, initiative, nature, need, organizations, partner, partnership, project, term sustainability 12. “Describe the initiative’s impact on policy development or change at the local, national, regional or international levels. Has the initiative successfully influenced changes in land use policy or contributed to national environment and development strategies, or been used as an example on which policy change was based?” This section seeks . . . → Read More: Influencing Policy: Equator Prize 2012 Comments are closed Equator Prize 2012 address, based, change, development, Equator Prize, information, initiative, national, policy, state The Equator Initiative is a partnership that brings together the United Nations, governments, civil society, businesses and grassroots organizations to build the capacity and raise the profile of local efforts to reduce poverty through the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. The Equator Initiative has announced the call for nominations for . . . → Read More: UNDP’s Equator Prize 2012: Nominations invited from local initiatives working towards poverty reduction through conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity 25 comments - (Comments are closed) Awards and Prizes biodiversity, conservation, Eligible Initiatives, Equator Prize, Equator Prize Winners, poverty, poverty reduction, Selection Criteria, towards, use |
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