Deadline: 31-Mar-22
BBVA Foundation is seeking applications for the 17th edition of Biodiversity Conservation Awards to recognize and support the work done by conservationist organizations, institutions and agencies in carrying forward environmental conservation policies and projects, and the efforts of communication professionals who have placed their abilities at the service of protecting the natural heritage.
Themes
The scheme includes three award categories:
- BBVA Foundation for Biodiversity Conservation in Spain: Recognizing the execution of projects, policies and / or actions of particular significance for the protection and conservation of habitats, species or ecosystems in Spain, completed before December 31, 2021 and yielding concrete, proven benefits for biodiversity conservation in their area of work.
- BBVA Foundation for Biodiversity Conservation in Spain: Recognizing the execution of projects, policies and / or actions of particular significance for the protection and conservation of habitats, species or ecosystems in any country except Spain, completed before December 31, 2021 and yielding concrete, proven benefits for biodiversity conservation in their area of work.
- BBVA Foundation Awards for Knowledge Dissemination and Communication in Biodiversity Conservation in Spain: Recognizing the dissemination of environmental knowledge to society at large and the building of social awareness on the importance of nature conservation through the publication of articles, monographs, multimedia materials or outreach books; the production, editing or presentation of reports or documentaries; the curating and design of exhibitions; or the launch of communicative ventures through any media channel (press, radio, television, film, documentary or Internet), completed before December 31, 2021 and yielding concrete, proven benefits for knowledge dissemination and communication in biodiversity conservation.
Award Information
The BBVA Foundation Awards for Biodiversity Conservation will have the following content in each category:
- BBVA Foundation for Biodiversity Conservation in Spain: A single award comprising 250,000 euros, a diploma and a commemorative artwork.
- BBVA Foundation Worldwide Award for Biodiversity Conservation: A single award comprising 250,000 euros, a diploma and a commemorative artwork.
- BBVA Foundation Awards for Knowledge Dissemination and Communication in Biodiversity Conservation in Spain: A single award comprising 80,000 euros, a diploma and a commemorative artwork.
Eligibility Criteria
- BBVA Foundation for Biodiversity Conservation in Spain: Candidates will be public or private non-profit entities with their registered offices in Spain, and meeting the following requirements:
- Legally established before the year 2020.
- Stating activities relating to environmental and biodiversity conservation as part of their organizational purpose.
- BBVA Foundation for Biodiversity Conservation in Spain: Candidates will be public or private non-profit entities, with their registered offices in any country, and meeting the following requirements:
- Legally established before the year 2020.
- Stating activities relating to environmental and biodiversity conservation as part of their organizational purpose.
- BBVA Foundation Awards for Knowledge Dissemination and Communication in Biodiversity Conservation in Spain: Candidates will be natural persons of Spanish nationality working in communications and media. Joint entries will be accepted from two or more persons that have worked collaboratively on the forenamed tasks of biodiversity conservation communication and dissemination.
For more information, visit https://www.biophilia-fbbva.es/en/premios/17th-biodiversity-conservation-awards/