Deadline- 30 April 2013
Nominations are invited for International ReSource Award for Sustainable Watershed Management for which grand prize will be awarded up to US$150,000. The goal of this award is to raise awareness for ecological, social and economic significance of water sources and watersheds in developing and emerging countries.
ReSource Award is recognized prize for leadership in implementing the principles of sustainability in watershed management. It is conferred annually. The award is a result of Swiss Re Foundation’s commitment to water protection projects in the face of a grave need for sustainable access to clean water supplies in developing and emerging countries.
Eligibility & Criteria-
NGOs, private, scientific or public institutions and similar bodies are invited to participate in the tender for the ReSource Award. Projects involving more than one institution (e.g. public-private partnerships) are also eligible for the award. Bodies with strong links to the local communities of regions where water sources are located are particularly encouraged to participate. However, participants may not submit more than one project each year. In order to qualify, participants are asked to provide a proven track record in sustainability and project planning and/or management in the specific field of water and source management.
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